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Paperpal alternatives with a Mac app

The Paperpal listing does not include a Mac app. 40 of the 69 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Paperpal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed annually ($144). 26 of them are free or have a free plan.

40 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Paperpal

  1. Grammarly

    Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app

    • Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
    • Paperpal also covers research.
    Grammarly vs PaperpalGrammarly pricing and details

  2. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    • QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • QuillBot also covers chat assistant.
    • Paperpal also covers research.
    QuillBot vs PaperpalQuillBot 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). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
    • Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and documents.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  4. ProWritingAid

    Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers

    • ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
    • Paperpal also covers research and citations.
    ProWritingAid pricing and details

  5. 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. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
    • Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Hemingway Editor pricing and details

  6. 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. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Paperpal also covers research and citations.
    LanguageTool 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+). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
    • WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  8. 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. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only DeepL Write lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Paperpal also covers research and citations.
    DeepL Write pricing and details

  9. 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). Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Paperpal has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Antidote lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Paperpal also covers research and citations.
    Antidote pricing and details

  10. JotterPad

    Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays

    • JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Only JotterPad lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Paperpal lists a browser extension.
    • JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  11. Ulysses

    Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Paperpal has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ulysses lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Paperpal lists a web app.
    Ulysses pricing and details

  12. iA Writer

    Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode

    • iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144).
    • Paperpal has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iA Writer lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Paperpal lists a web app.
    iA Writer pricing and details

28 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which Paperpal alternatives have a Mac app?

Grammarly, QuillBot, Microsoft Word, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, LanguageTool, WPS Writer, DeepL Write and 32 more list a Mac app.

Does Paperpal have a Mac app?

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

Which of these writing tools are free?

Grammarly, QuillBot, Microsoft Word, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, LanguageTool, WPS Writer, DeepL Write and 18 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 Oct 9, 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 Paperpal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.