Best for
Writers tightening long-form drafts and marketers simplifying copy
Pricing
Free (web) · $19.99 desktop · AI plans from $10/mo
At a glance
Hemingway Editor flags hard-to-read sentences, passive voice, adverbs and complex phrasing. The web version is free; a one-off desktop app and new AI editing plans add offline and rewrite features.
- Best forWriters tightening long-form drafts and marketers simplifying copy
- Free planYes
Overview
Hemingway Editor flags hard-to-read sentences, passive voice, adverbs and complex phrasing. The web version is free; a one-off desktop app and new AI editing plans add offline and rewrite features.
Pros & cons
What actually works day-to-day, and the trade-offs you'll feel after week one.
What works
- Dead simple, fast feedback
- Readability grade is a useful north star
- No account required for the free web app
- AI rewrites are decent
What doesn't
- Can over-flag deliberate style choices
- No collaboration features
- Desktop UI feels dated
Bottom line
Should you use Hemingway Editor?
A keep-open browser tab for anyone who writes. Pair with Grammarly for grammar, Hemingway for clarity.