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Writefull alternatives with a Mac app

The Writefull listing does not include a Mac app. 54 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Writefull has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150). 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 Writefull

  1. Grammarly

    Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app

    • Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    • Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
    Grammarly vs WritefullGrammarly pricing and details

  2. 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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool vs WritefullLanguageTool pricing and details

  3. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    • QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
    • QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
    QuillBot vs WritefullQuillBot pricing and details

  4. 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). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and documents.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  5. ProWritingAid

    Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers

    • ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    • ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
    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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    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+). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • 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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only DeepL Write lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a browser extension.
    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). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Writefull has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Antidote lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Antidote lists a browser extension.
    Antidote pricing and details

  10. 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). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Ginger Software lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
    Ginger Software 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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Writefull has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ulysses lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Writefull 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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Writefull has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iA Writer lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    iA Writer pricing and details

42 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which Writefull alternatives have a Mac app?

Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Microsoft Word, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, WPS Writer, DeepL Write and 46 more list a Mac app.

Does Writefull have a Mac app?

The Writefull listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Microsoft Word, ProWritingAid, 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 Writefull: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.