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Hemingway Editor
What it is
Readability and clarity highlighter that flags hard-to-read sentences, adverbs, passive voice, and grade level so you can tighten prose. The free web app covers the classic colour highlights; the desktop app (~$19.99 one-time) adds offline editing and export; Hemingway Editor Plus is a separate AI rewrite/grammar subscription — plans change, confirm on site. Honest limits: it is not a full grammar suite like Grammarly or ProWritingAid, not fiction-craft diagnostics like AutoCrit, and not a substitute for a human editor.
Pricing model
Freemium — Free web highlighter; desktop app ~$19.99 one-time (Mac/Windows). Hemingway Editor Plus is a separate AI subscription (Individual plans billed annually — confirm current Plus pricing on site). Always confirm on the vendor site before buying; plans change.
Regions
UK, Global
Affiliate
Affiliate link: none yet.
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AutoCrit
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