Copy.ai alternatives · Writing
Copy.ai alternatives with a Mac app
The Copy.ai listing does not include a Mac app. 54 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.
Copy.ai is a paid product, starting at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 35 of them are free or have a free plan.
54 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Copy.ai
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
QuillBot
AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools
- QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- QuillBot has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- LanguageTool has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
LivingWriter
Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards
- LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- LivingWriter has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only LivingWriter lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- LivingWriter also covers templates and long-form writing.
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Grammarly has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates, documents and grammar & style.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- ProWritingAid has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
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+). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WPS Writer also covers templates, documents and grammar & style.
- Free plan · from $69/yr
Arc Studio
Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing
- Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Arc Studio has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Arc Studio lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Arc Studio also covers templates and long-form writing.
- Free plan · from €6.99/mo
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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- DeepL Write has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only DeepL Write lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only DeepL Write lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $59.95/yr
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). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Antidote lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Antidote lists a browser extension.
- Antidote also covers grammar & style.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Story Architect
Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays
- Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Story Architect has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
42 more that list a Mac app
- JotterPad
- Ginger Software
- Scrivener
- Ulysses
- iA Writer
- LibreOffice Writer
- Final Draft
- Typora
- Atticus
- Vellum
- Dabble
- Plottr
- Campfire
- WriterDuet
- Fade In
- Highland Pro
- Typst
- Zettlr
- Calmly Writer
- MarkText
- Manuskript
- yWriter
- bibisco
- Trelby
- Beat
- Slugline
- Mellel
- Cold Turkey Writer
- The Novel Factory
- Nisus Writer
- Storyist
- NovelPad
- WriteMonkey
- Sigil
- FreeOffice TextMaker
- Texmaker
- TeXstudio
- LyX
- Movie Magic Screenwriter
- Scrite
- MacDown
- Quarto
Common questions
Which Copy.ai alternatives have a Mac app?
QuillBot, LanguageTool, LivingWriter, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, WPS Writer and 46 more list a Mac app.
Does Copy.ai have a Mac app?
The Copy.ai listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.
Which of these writing tools are free?
QuillBot, LanguageTool, LivingWriter, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, WPS Writer and 27 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 12, 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 Copy.ai: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.