When you regularly publish content on a website, the quality of the language is undeniably a fundamental criterionA misplaced mistake, a shaky turn of phrase or a poorly chosen word, and credibility takes a hit.
This is why, for several years, Antidote software is part of my writing process. Since version 9, which I've been using since 2016, this tool has continued to improve while remaining easy to use. Antidote 12, available since October 2024, brings some very nice new features without disrupting the usual habits. We take stock.
A corrector that is still as formidable as ever
The core of the software remains of course the grammar checker, one of the most complete on the market. It easily integrates into your daily tools (word processing, messaging, browser, etc.), automatically detects errors and signals them with a clear color code:
- Red for grammar and spelling mistakes
- Orange for typographical errors
- Blue for style issues
Each error is accompanied by an explanation. This makes it easy to quickly understand why it's incorrect and how to correct it. One click is all it takes to validate a suggestion, and your text is updated. The approach is educational, fluid and above all very reassuring..
Rich and interconnected dictionaries
Antidote 12 does not just correct: It also offers a series of 10 interconnected dictionaries which cover all the needs of writers, professional or not. It includes:
- Definitions
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Word families
- Co-occurrences
- Lexical fields
- Conjugations
- rhymes
- citations
- Etymology
You can navigate from word to word, listen to pronunciations, view examples, or explore contextual usage. It is a valuable tool for enrich your vocabulary, avoid repetitions, or simply refine your style.
Language guides to help you progress
One of Antidote's great assets is its desire toexplain the rules rather than imposing corrections without context. For this, he proposes 11 language guides covering all aspects of the language:
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Syntax
- Style
- Typography
- Glossary
- Copywriting
- Punctuation
- Phonetic
- Language History
- Language Points (with chronicles published by Druide)
You can access it freely or via a tooltip that automatically redirects you to the relevant rule when making a correction. An excellent way to improve your knowledge while correcting your texts.
The Anti-Oops! Filter: No errors in your emails
This filter integrates with your email software to analyze emails before sendingIt checks for typos, but also for often-forgotten elements, such as attachments. How many times have you been promised a file in an email... without attaching it?
With Anti-Oops!, this kind of error becomes much rarer.
With version 12, Anti-Oops! has evolved a little and analyzes the tone of your messages to detect formulations that could be offensive to your interlocutor... Antidote has become a very good tool for avoiding conflicts!
Of course, if you do not wish to use this feature, it can be disabled.
Antidote 12: two new features that change the game
Version 12 of Antidote is distinguished above all by two new features that clearly modernize the user experience : the AI-assisted reformulation and the express correction in browsers.
A smart and effective reformulation
Sometimes you feel like a sentence isn't working, but you're not sure how to improve it. That's exactly where AI reformulation. Select a sentence, and Antidote suggests you:
- la shorten
- la rewrite in a more fluid style
- la make inclusive
- or of improve it overall
It all takes just a few seconds, and the result remains consistent with the overall tone of the text. a formidable tool for refining content without wasting time rewriting everything. You can rephrase word for word, sentence by sentence, or in whole blocks. It's quick, natural, and very useful.
Express correction in the browser
Another particularly practical new feature: instant correction in browser text fields (like those of forms or CMS). Thanks to a discreet icon, you know if the field is corrected automatically. And again, Antidote offers you directly:
- suggestions for correction or rewording
- another option to continue correction in Antidote if you need a more in-depth check
This online correction mode is particularly useful for those who work with web interfaces, write online content or fill out important forms. This saves valuable time while ensuring the quality of the text.
Always reasonable prices
Antidote is now offered as an annual subscription, with 4 plans available:
For a language (French or English:
- Individual Antidote+ : €59/year
- Antidote+ family (up to 5 users) : €99/year
For two languages (French and English):
- Individual Antidote+ : €89/year
- Antidote+ family (up to 5 users) : €199/year
This subscription gives access to all versions of the software: Antidote 12 for computer, Antidote Web and Antidote Mobile, with automatic synchronization of your dictionaries and preferences.
Owners of older versions can continue to use them, but some new features, such as rewording and express editing, are exclusively available to subscribers.
Conclusion
In summary, Antidote 12 confirms the robustness of this essential software for anyone who writes regularly in French or English. With ever more powerful tools, accessible guides, and now well-integrated AI functions, Antidote continues to improve without ever becoming more complex.
If you are looking for a serious, complete and pleasant-to-use solution to produce error-free and well-written texts, Antidote deserves its place in your daily life more than ever.
