Who wouldn’t want to spend less time drowning in emails? That future might be closer than you think. Grammarly, the company behind the widely used grammar-checking tool, has announced its acquisition of Superhuman, an AI-powered email efficiency platform. This marks Grammarly’s latest push to expand beyond grammar correction and into broader workplace productivity.
The Big Picture: Grammarly’s Strategic Expansion
In a press release, Rahul Vohra, CEO of Superhuman, highlighted the synergy:
“Email is the primary communication tool for billions, and a top use case for Grammarly users. By joining forces, we’ll enhance Superhuman’s core experience and pioneer AI-driven collaboration across daily tools.”
This follows Grammarly’s 2024 purchase of Coda, a productivity platform offering docs, spreadsheets, and project management tools. Together, these acquisitions signal Grammarly’s ambition to compete with tech giants like Google (Gemini) and Microsoft (Copilot), whose AI tools dominate across entire software ecosystems.
What Superhuman Brings to the Table
Superhuman claims its email app can save users four hours per week by:
- Organizing inboxes intelligently.
- Drafting emails with AI assistance.
- Streamlining workflows for professionals.
Could Grammarly Replace Google Workspace?
With its recent buys, Grammarly appears to be rebranding itself as more than just a writing tool—Reuters reports a name change may be imminent. But can it truly challenge Google Suite or Microsoft 365?
Jon Reed, CNET’s senior AI editor, weighs in:
“Grammarly seems to be positioning itself as the ‘enhancement layer’ atop existing workplace software, rather than a direct competitor.”
The AI Arms Race Heats Up
As generative AI faces scrutiny for inaccuracies, tech firms are doubling down on integration. For Grammarly—which started in 2009 as a Ukrainian-founded typing assistant—this expansion may be a defensive play against rivals like ProWritingAid and Wordtune, as AI becomes ubiquitous in writing tools.
Fun Fact: Grammarly’s tone detector once labeled this writer’s style as “too sarcastic.” Touché.
Key Takeaways
- Grammarly + Superhuman = A smarter, faster email experience.
- Beyond grammar: The company is building an AI-powered productivity suite.
- Competition looms: Google and Microsoft still dominate, but Grammarly is carving a niche.
