Hemingway
Proofreading software
Plagiarism software
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$8.33 per month
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- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
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What is Hemingway
Hemingway (often referred to as the Hemingway Editor) is a writing and readability tool that highlights issues such as complex sentences, passive voice, adverbs, and hard-to-read passages. It is used by writers, editors, students, and business users to revise text for clarity and concision rather than to enforce full grammar correctness. The product is commonly used via a web editor and a desktop app, with an emphasis on readability scoring and style-focused suggestions.
Clear readability-focused feedback
Hemingway flags long or complex sentences, passive voice, adverbs, and readability grade level in a way that is easy to interpret. This supports quick revisions aimed at clarity and scannability. The feedback is oriented toward style and readability rather than broad language correctness, which can be useful for drafting and editing workflows.
Low-friction editing workflow
The interface is designed for paste-in editing with immediate highlighting and minimal setup. Users can iterate quickly by addressing color-coded issues without navigating complex settings. This simplicity can reduce time spent learning the tool compared with more feature-dense writing assistants.
Useful for plain-language writing
The tool is well-suited to producing plain-language copy for blogs, documentation, emails, and internal communications. Readability scoring provides a consistent metric teams can use when standardizing writing guidelines. The focus on concision can complement other tools that prioritize grammar, tone, or multilingual support.
Not a full grammar checker
Hemingway primarily targets readability and style patterns and does not provide comprehensive grammar, punctuation, or contextual language corrections. Users often need an additional proofreading solution for broader error detection. This can limit its use as a single-tool replacement in professional editing environments.
No plagiarism detection
Despite sometimes being evaluated alongside writing-quality tools, Hemingway does not provide built-in plagiarism checking. Organizations that require originality verification must use separate plagiarism software and manage an additional workflow. This is a gap for academic, SEO, and compliance-driven use cases.
Limited collaboration and integrations
Hemingway is mainly an individual editing tool and does not emphasize team collaboration features such as shared style guides, admin controls, or centralized reporting. Integration options with enterprise content platforms and browsers are more limited than in some writing assistants. This can make it harder to standardize usage across larger organizations.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Individual 5K (Hemingway Editor Plus) | $8.33 per month (when billed annually at $100/year). Monthly (month-to-month) option referenced as $25/month in official billing FAQ. | 5,000 AI sentence rewrites per month; advanced grammar fixes (unlimited); document review & feedback; AI synonym suggestions; import/export; readability scoring; annual billing saves ~17%. |
| Individual 10K (Hemingway Editor Plus) | $12.50 per month (when billed annually at $150/year). Monthly price not explicitly listed on the site. | 10,000 AI sentence rewrites per month; same unlimited grammar fixes and features as 5K. |
| Team 10K (Hemingway Editor Plus) | $12.50 USD per user/month (when billed annually at $150/user/year). Monthly per-user price not explicitly listed on the site. | 10,000 AI sentence rewrites per user per month; centralized billing; role-based admin controls; priority email support; license management. |
| Hemingway Editor (Desktop / Classic) | $19.99 one-time purchase (Mac and Windows). | Offline desktop app (save/load files, export to PDF/Word/HTML/Markdown), no AI features included, one-time license via Shopify checkout. |
Seller details
Hemingway Editor Ltd.
New York, New York, United States
2013
Private
https://hemingwayapp.com/
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