Grammarly
AI
Writing assistant and AI editor
Grammarly checks grammar, tone and clarity everywhere you write and can now rewrite or generate drafts in your voice.
Grammar and clarity checks
Tone detection
Generative rewrites
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Hemingway Editor
Classic
Readability and clarity checker
4.2
Freemium · from $19.99 one-time
Best for Writers wanting simple non-AI clarity checksOverview
Hemingway Editor highlights overly complex sentences, passive voice, and adverbs to make writing bolder and clearer, using rule-based (non-AI) analysis.
Key features
- Readability scoring
- Passive voice detection
- Sentence complexity highlighting
- One-time desktop purchase
Pros
- One-time payment, no subscription
- Simple and fast
- No AI privacy concerns
Cons
- No grammar checking beyond style
- No real-time cloud sync
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