Hemingway Editor
Readability editor that flags wordy, unclear writing and offers AI fixes
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Pricing
From $8.33/mo
Free trial
Yes
Company
Boondoggle Studio, LLC
Platforms
What is Hemingway Editor?
Hemingway Editor highlights hard-to-read sentences, adverbs, passive voice and complicated words so writers can make their text clearer. It colors wordy sentences yellow and more serious problems red, and it shows a readability grade level.
Hemingway Editor Plus is the web-based AI version. It fixes the issues it highlights, checks grammar, rewrites sentences, adjusts tone and style, and suggests synonyms. Plans are based on a monthly allowance of AI sentences, and a 2-week free trial is available without a credit card. The vendor also offers free web tools: a grammar checker, a paraphrasing tool, an AI proofreader and a readability checker.
The Classic desktop app for macOS and Windows costs $19.99 as a one-time purchase. It works offline and publishes to WordPress, but it does not include the AI features. Hemingway suits bloggers, students, marketers and teams who want plainer, more readable writing.
Key features
- 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
Use cases
Who it's for
Simplifying blog posts
Bloggers can find long or complex sentences and rewrite them for a lower reading grade.
Polishing business writing
Professionals can fix grammar and adjust tone before sending documents or emails.
Team style consistency
Teams can share a plan with admin controls and a style guide to keep writing consistent.
Offline editing
Writers can use the desktop Classic app to review drafts without an internet connection.
Hemingway Editor pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Oct 26, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Individual 5K
year
$8.33/mo ($100 billed annually)
- 1 user
- 5,000 AI sentences/month
- Unlimited advanced grammar fixes
Individual 10K
year
$12.50/mo ($150 billed annually)
- 1 user
- 10,000 AI sentences/month
- Same features as 5K
Team 10K
year
$12.50/user/mo ($150 billed annually)
- Up to 50 users
- Role-based admin controls
- Single bill
Enterprise
custom
Custom
- Unlimited users
- 20,000 AI sentences per user
- Optional SSO
- Highest-priority support
Hemingway Editor Classic (desktop)
one-time
$19.99
- macOS and Windows
- Works offline
- No AI features
| Cost for a team, per month | 1 person | 5 people | 20 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual 5Kflat, up to 1 | $8.33 | — | — |
| Individual 10Kflat, up to 1 | $12.50 | — | — |
| Team 10Kper seat, up to 50 | $12.50 | $62.50 | $250 |
Billed yearly where the plan offers it. — means the plan doesn't allow that many people.
How Hemingway Editor compares
- Hemingway Editor has no free plan, while all 4 alternatives below have one.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHemingway Editor | $8.33/mo | — | — | — | ||
L LanguageTool | — | — | Hemingway Editor vs LanguageTool | |||
P ProWritingAid | — | — | — | — | Hemingway Editor vs ProWritingAid | |
| G | — | — | — | Hemingway Editor vs Grammarly | ||
G Ginger | — | — | — | Hemingway Editor vs Ginger |
Compare 8 capabilities
| Capability | Hemingway Editor | LanguageTool | ProWritingAid | Grammarly | Ginger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI rewrites | — | ||||
| Tone adjustment | — | — | |||
| Plagiarism checker | — | — | — | ||
| AI text detection | — | — | — | — | |
| Non-English checking | — | — | — | ||
| Word/Google Docs add-in | — | ||||
| Browser extension | — | — | |||
| Custom style guide | — |
Capabilities as stated on each vendor's own site; — means the site doesn't say. The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Hemingway Editor data and privacy
Trains AI on your content
No
“We and our AI providers do not use this content to train, fine-tune, or improve AI models.”
Data retention
Eligible account records deleted within 30 days of deletion instruction; no automatic retention of editor writing
“We delete eligible account records and saved instructions within 30 calendar days after a valid deletion instruction”
Where data is stored
Not stated
Security and compliance
None stated
From Hemingway Editor's own privacy and security pages , checked Oct 28, 2026. We only show what the vendor states in writing; “not stated” means the pages don't say.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- 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
Limitations
- Desktop Classic app does not include AI features
- AI usage is capped by monthly sentence allowances
- No mobile app listed
Hemingway Editor FAQ
How much does Hemingway Editor Plus cost?
Individual plans start at $8.33/month billed annually ($100/year) for 5,000 AI sentences; the 10K plan is $12.50/month billed annually. Enterprise pricing is custom.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Hemingway Editor Plus has a 2-week free trial with no credit card required, and it cancels automatically.
Is there a desktop app?
Yes. Hemingway Editor Classic is available for macOS and Windows for $19.99 and works offline, but it lacks the AI features.
What does Hemingway check?
It highlights wordy and hard-to-read sentences, adverbs, passive voice and complicated words, and shows a readability grade. Plus adds grammar fixes, rewrites and tone adjustments.
Can I pay by invoice?
Yes. Finance teams can pay by invoice or wire transfer by emailing support@hemingwayapp.com.
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