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Hemingway
AICores
Makes your writing bold and clear. Highlights complex sentences, passive voice, and fluff.
198 reviews
Free tier
Hemingway is the writing tool equivalent of a cold shower — it forces you to confront your bad habits. The color-coded highlighting is brilliantly intuitive. At free/one-time-purchase pricing, every writer should run their important content through it before publishing.
What's great
- Free web version with full functionality
- Desktop app is a one-time purchase, no subscription
- Visual highlighting teaches better writing habits over time
Watch out for
- No grammar checking — you still need Grammarly
- No integration with other writing tools or CMS platforms
- AI rewriting feature is basic compared to dedicated tools
Quick Facts
Founded2013
PricingFrom $19.99 one-time (desktop app)
Free tierYes
Platformsweb, mac, windows
APINot available
CategoryAI Writing & Content
Q: What is Hemingway?
Hemingway Editor is beautifully simple. Paste in your text and it highlights problems with color codes: yellow for hard-to-read sentences, red for very hard, blue for adverbs, green for passive voice, purple for simpler word alternatives.
Q: How much does Hemingway cost?
Hemingway starts at $19.99 one-time (desktop app). A free tier is available with Full web editor (free).
Q: Who is Hemingway best for?
Hemingway is best for writers who want to improve clarity and readability through direct, visual feedback..
Q: Is Hemingway free?
Hemingway offers a freemium model with a free tier. Paid plans start at $19.99 one-time (desktop app).
Best for
Writers who want to improve clarity and readability through direct, visual feedback.
Not ideal for
Anyone looking for AI content generation or grammar checking.
Free
Full web editor (free)
Starter
$19.99 one-time (desktop app)
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Last updated: May 2026
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