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Pros & cons
ChatGPT
Pros
+Largest plugin and integration ecosystem
+Excellent at coding and analysis
+GPT-4o handles images and voice
+Widely supported across third-party tools
Cons
−Trains on data by default — opt-out required
−Pricing higher than some alternatives
−Can be inconsistent on complex reasoning
Grammarly
Pros
+SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified — strongest compliance in the writing category
+Works across browser, desktop, Word, Google Docs, and email with one install
+Pro tier confirmed at £10/mo in GBP — transparent UK pricing
+Explicit opt-out from AI model training available in account settings
Cons
−Trains on user writing by default — opt-out required
−GDPR compliance not explicitly confirmed on accessed official pages
−Free AI prompt limit (100/mo) may feel restrictive for daily users
Our take— ChatGPT wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, ChatGPT scores 8.7/10 to Grammarly's 8.1/10. ChatGPT pulls ahead with GDPR compliance and a no-training-on-your-data policy. Grammarly counters with ISO 27001 certification. Pick ChatGPT if GDPR compliance matters; pick Grammarly if ISO 27001 certification matters.