Trinka alternatives · Writing
Trinka alternatives with a Mac app
The Trinka listing does not include a Mac app. 54 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.
Trinka has a free plan. Paid plans start at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out). 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 Trinka
- 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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
- 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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS and iOS apps.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Trinka also covers citations.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only ProWritingAid lists a macOS app.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
- Trinka also covers citations.
- 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). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant.
- 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). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only Microsoft Word lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and documents.
- 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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only Hemingway Editor lists a macOS app.
- Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
- 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+). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only WPS Writer lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
- WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
- 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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only DeepL Write lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Trinka also covers citations.
- 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). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Trinka has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Antidote lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Trinka also covers citations.
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only JotterPad lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Trinka lists a Windows app.
- Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $3.00/mo
Ginger Software
English grammar checker and rephraser for browser and desktop
- Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Only Ginger Software lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Trinka also covers citations.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Ulysses
Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
- Trinka has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ulysses lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Trinka lists a web app.
42 more that list a Mac app
- iA Writer
- Dabble
- LivingWriter
- Arc Studio
- Typst
- Zettlr
- Story Architect
- Mellel
- LyX
- Quarto
- Scrivener
- LibreOffice Writer
- Final Draft
- Typora
- Atticus
- Vellum
- Plottr
- Campfire
- WriterDuet
- Fade In
- Highland Pro
- Calmly Writer
- MarkText
- Manuskript
- yWriter
- bibisco
- Trelby
- Beat
- Slugline
- Cold Turkey Writer
- The Novel Factory
- Nisus Writer
- Storyist
- NovelPad
- WriteMonkey
- Sigil
- FreeOffice TextMaker
- Texmaker
- TeXstudio
- Movie Magic Screenwriter
- Scrite
- MacDown
Common questions
Which Trinka alternatives have a Mac app?
Grammarly, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid, QuillBot, Microsoft Word, Hemingway Editor, WPS Writer, DeepL Write and 46 more list a Mac app.
Does Trinka have a Mac app?
The Trinka listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, Windows and Browser extension.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Grammarly, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid, QuillBot, Microsoft Word, Hemingway Editor, WPS Writer, DeepL Write 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 Trinka: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.






