Hemingway Editor

Hemingway Editor uses a color-coded system to flag hard-to-read sentences (yellow), very hard sentences (red), passive voice (green), adverbs (blue), and complex word choices (purple). It's a clarity pass, not a grammar checker — pair it with a tool that actually catches typos.

• Best for: Tightening prose readability after a grammar check; targeting genre-appropriate reading levels via the Flesch-Kincaid score
• Key features: Color-coded readability highlights, readability grade scoring, free web app with no signup, one-time desktop purchase, optional AI rewrite suggestions in Editor Plus
• Pricing: Free web app (full readability analysis, no character cap); Desktop app $19.99 one-time (Mac + Windows); Editor Plus subscription $100/yr (5K AI sentences) or $150/yr (10K AI sentences) with 14-day no-card trial
• Limitations: Misses typos and grammar errors entirely — designed for clarity, not proofreading; flags intentional literary techniques (subordinate clauses, stylistic passive voice); free web version saves nothing locally
• Why authors love it: $19.99 one-time desktop license is exceptional value; offline-capable with .docx import/export, PDF, and direct WordPress/Medium publishing