Word Counter - Fast Grammarly Alternative
Instant word counting without account signup. Free alternative when you just need quick word counts.
Looking for Grammarly's word counter? Grammarly is an excellent grammar and writing assistant, but if you only need to count words quickly without opening the full editor or logging into an account, CleanUpTxt offers a faster, lighter alternative. No signup, no installation, instant access to detailed word statistics.
We're not competing with Grammarly's grammar checking—that's their specialty. We focus on being the fastest way to count words with comprehensive statistics. Many writers use both: CleanUpTxt for quick counts during writing, Grammarly for final editing and proofreading.
Get word count + reading time + detailed stats instantly—no account required
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Instant counting • No signup required • More detailed stats than Grammarly counter
CleanUpTxt vs Grammarly for Word Counting
Both tools serve different primary purposes. Here's an honest comparison for word counting specifically:
CleanUpTxt (Specialized Counter)
No account required - Works instantly, completely anonymous
Faster for quick counts - No editor loading, instant paste-and-count
More detailed stats - Reading time (200 wpm), sentence count, paragraph analysis
100% free - No premium tiers, all features free forever
Lightweight - Page loads in <1s, minimal browser resources
✗ No grammar checking - Pure statistics, no writing assistance
✗ No style suggestions - Doesn't analyze writing quality
Grammarly (Full Writing Assistant)
Excellent grammar checking - Industry-leading error detection
Style suggestions - Improves clarity, tone, engagement
Plagiarism detection - Premium feature for academic writing
Browser integration - Works across Gmail, Google Docs, social media
• Requires account signup (free tier available)
• Slower if you just need word count (editor must load)
• Premium features cost $12-30/month
Use Both for Best Results
You don't have to choose one or the other—they complement each other perfectly:
Use CleanUpTxt When:
- •You're actively writing and need quick word count checks
- •You want to verify reading time for blog posts or articles
- •You need to hit specific word count requirements (essays, assignments)
- •You're analyzing multiple text samples quickly
- •You don't want to log into an account
Use Grammarly When:
- •You're in the editing phase and need grammar/spelling checks
- •You want style and tone suggestions to improve writing
- •You need plagiarism detection for academic work
- •You want real-time writing assistance across websites
- •You're polishing professional emails or documents
Recommended workflow: Write and count words with CleanUpTxt during drafting (fast, no distractions). Then paste into Grammarly for final editing and proofreading. This gives you the speed of CleanUpTxt with the editing power of Grammarly.
How to Access Grammarly's Counter
If you prefer to use Grammarly's built-in word counter, here's how to access it:
Grammarly Editor: Open the Grammarly web editor at grammarly.com. The word count appears in the bottom left corner of the editor automatically as you type.
Browser Extension: If you have Grammarly's browser extension installed, it shows word count in supported text fields like Gmail, Google Docs, and social media.
Desktop App: Grammarly's desktop application displays word count in the bottom toolbar for all documents.
Note: Grammarly requires a free account to use any of these features. If you don't want to create an account, CleanUpTxt provides the same counting accuracy with no signup required.