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Anyword alternatives with a Mac app

The Anyword listing does not include a Mac app. 64 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Anyword is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly). 42 of them are free or have a free plan.

64 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Anyword

  1. LanguageTool

    Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages

    • LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • LanguageTool has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  2. Grammarly

    Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app

    • Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • Grammarly has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations, documents and grammar & style.
    Grammarly pricing and details

  3. Microsoft Word

    Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    • Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • Microsoft Word has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  4. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    • QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • QuillBot has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • QuillBot also covers chat assistant, citations and grammar & style.
    QuillBot pricing and details

  5. ProWritingAid

    Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers

    • ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • ProWritingAid has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing and grammar & style.
    ProWritingAid pricing and details

  6. Hemingway Editor

    Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences

    • Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
    Hemingway Editor pricing and details

  7. WPS Writer

    Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite

    • WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  8. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • LivingWriter has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LivingWriter lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
    LivingWriter pricing and details

  9. Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    • Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • Arc Studio has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Arc Studio lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
    Arc Studio pricing and details

  10. DeepL Write

    AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone

    • DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • DeepL Write has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DeepL Write lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • DeepL Write also covers grammar & style.
    DeepL Write pricing and details

  11. Antidote

    Grammar corrector, dictionaries and language guides in one

    • Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • Only Antidote lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Antidote also covers grammar & style.
    • Anyword also covers ad creative and a/B testing.
    Antidote pricing and details

  12. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
    • Story Architect has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Anyword lists a web app.
    Story Architect pricing and details

52 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which Anyword alternatives have a Mac app?

LanguageTool, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, WPS Writer, LivingWriter and 56 more list a Mac app.

Does Anyword have a Mac app?

The Anyword listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LanguageTool, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, WPS Writer, LivingWriter and 34 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Anyword: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.