Best for
Writers tightening long-form drafts and marketers simplifying copy
Pricing
Free (web) · $19.99 desktop · AI plans from $10/mo
About Hemingway Editor
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 and cons
Pros
- Dead simple, fast feedback
- Readability grade is a useful north star
- No account required for the free web app
- AI rewrites are decent
Cons
- 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.