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LGinger vs Hemingway Editor
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Ginger if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Chrome, iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: students, professionals writing emails and documents
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Choose Hemingway Editor if…
- you want to trial it before paying
- you're in its core audience: bloggers and content writers, students
Side by side
Feature Ginger Hemingway Editor
Pricing modelFreemiumFree trial
Starting price—$8.33/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—No
Data retentionPersonal data stored while account active or Ginger products usedEligible account records deleted within 30 days of deletion instruction; no automatic retention of editor writing
AI rewrites
Tone adjustment—
Word/Google Docs add-in—
Browser extension—
Custom style guide—
PlatformsWeb, Chrome, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, APIWeb, macOS, Windows
CategoryGrammar & ProofreadingGrammar & Proofreading
CompanyGinger Software, Inc.Boondoggle Studio, LLC
Based inUnited States—
Founded2010—
Part of——
Key features
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- Context-based grammar and spelling correction of full sentences
- Sentence rephraser for wordy sentences
- AI synonyms by tapping or double-clicking a word
- Translation tool
- Punctuation checker and essay checker
- Microsoft Word add-in for Windows
- Android keyboard with built-in corrections
- Personal Trainer for practicing English
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- Highlights wordy sentences, adverbs and passive voice
- Readability grade-level scoring
- AI sentence rewrites and tone adjustments
- Unlimited advanced grammar fixes
- AI synonym suggestions
- Style guide and target reading level
- Import .docx; export to text, PDF or Word
- One-click WordPress publishing in desktop app
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Ginger
FreeFree
PremiumNot published
Hemingway Editor
Individual 5K$8.33/mo ($100 billed annually)
Individual 10K$12.50/mo ($150 billed annually)
Team 10K$12.50/user/mo ($150 billed annually)
EnterpriseCustom
Hemingway Editor Classic (desktop)$19.99
Strengths and limitations
Ginger
- Available on browser, desktop, Word and mobile
- Extensions and apps are free to download
- Includes rephrasing, synonyms and translation as well as grammar checks
- API and business/education offerings
- Premium prices are not published on accessible vendor pages
- English is the only correction language mentioned
- Word add-in listed for Windows only
Hemingway Editor
- 2-week free trial with no credit card required
- Desktop app is a one-time $19.99 purchase and works offline
- Free web tools for grammar, paraphrasing and readability
- Team plan supports up to 50 users with admin controls
- Desktop Classic app does not include AI features
- AI usage is capped by monthly sentence allowances
- No mobile app listed
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