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Hemingway

A grade for your sentences: yellow, red, adverbs — Grammarly's more style-native cousin for people who want a punch, not a grammar pass.

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Overview

Hemingway is Grammarly if the enemy is the adverb: paint the sentence, cut, stop. ProWritingAid is the report; this is the punch.

It will not catch every comma. The product is the grade. If writing should be shorter, this is the editor. If it should be correct, Grammarly.

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • A grade you can see
  • Adverbs that get painted
  • Punch over a grammar pass
  • Desktop without a bot

Cons

  • Will not catch every comma
  • Not Grammarly's grammar
  • Looks like 2013

Who it's for

01

Painting adverbs red

02

A grade on a draft

03

Leaving Grammarly for punch

04

Shorter sentences

Bottom line

Punch as the editor — Hemingway if sentences should be shorter, Grammarly if they should be correct.

Key Features

Readability grade
Adverb hunt
Desktop app
Freemium
Punch, not grammar

Tags

StyleReadabilityEditing

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hemingway?

Hemingway is a Productivity tool developed by Hemingway. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in USA. A grade for your sentences: yellow, red, adverbs — Grammarly's more style-native cousin for people who want a punch, not a grammar pass.

Is Hemingway free?

Hemingway uses a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock more usage and advanced features.

Is Hemingway open source?

No — Hemingway is proprietary software.

What are the best alternatives to Hemingway?

Notable Productivity alternatives include Notion AI, Grammarly, Canva AI. Browse all 4 tools in our Productivity category for a full overview.

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Basic Info

Pricing
Freemium
Rating
4.5 (4,100 reviews) Ratings explained
Platforms
WebDesktop
Founded
2013
Headquarters
USA
Last verified
2026-09-11