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Hemingway Editor alternatives
Hemingway Editor compared with 7 alternatives: Grammarly, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune and 2 more.
Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingway EditorThis tool | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Grammarly | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| ProWritingAid | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| LanguageTool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| QuillBot | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Wordtune | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Antidote | Free trial · from $59.95/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| AutoCrit | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Hemingway Editor
- 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. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
- Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
- Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Fiction writers who want feedback on a chapter or a whole manuscript
- 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. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
- Only LanguageTool lists an iOS app.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
- 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). Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
- Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: Students and writers who need to reword or shorten existing text
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Wordtune
AI rewriting, grammar and summarizing assistant for English
- Wordtune starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Advanced). Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
- Only Wordtune lists an iOS app.
- Only Wordtune lists a browser extension.
- Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Non-native English speakers polishing emails and messages
- 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). Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
- Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Antidote lists an iOS app.
- Only Antidote lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who write in both English and French
- Free plan · from $15/mo
AutoCrit
Online manuscript editor and story analysis for book authors
- AutoCrit starts at $15 per month, billed annually. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
- Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- AutoCrit also covers long-form writing.
Suits: Novelists self-editing a draft before paying a human editor
Limits worth knowing in Hemingway Editor
- Grammar, spelling and punctuation fixes and all AI rewrites require Hemingway Editor Plus.
- AI rewrites are metered: 5,000 or 10,000 AI sentences a month on the individual plans.
- The $19.99 desktop app does not include the AI features and is bought separately for Mac or Windows.
- Plan prices are shown on annual billing; the toggle advertises a $200 saving over paying monthly.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hemingway Editor?
The alternatives to Hemingway Editor in this directory are Grammarly, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune, Antidote and AutoCrit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hemingway Editor.
Is there a free alternative to Hemingway Editor?
Yes. Grammarly, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune and AutoCrit have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Hemingway Editor alternatives work on Android?
The Hemingway Editor listing does not include an Android app. Grammarly and QuillBot list one.
Which Hemingway Editor alternatives work on iOS?
The Hemingway Editor listing does not include an iOS app. Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune and Antidote list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Hemingway Editor?
LanguageTool is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.