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24 alternatives to Highland 2

Writing tools so you can focus on words not formatting

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Highland 2 launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Highland Pro▲8
A better way to write
2025 · its alternatives →
2
Blurt▲443
Writing tool optimized for productivity and focus
2018 · blurt.app · its alternatives →
3
Highland▲66
Distraction-free screenwriting app for Mac
2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Hemingway Editor 2.0▲494
An editor that makes your writing bold and clear
2015 · hemingwayapp.com · its alternatives →
5
Turn your fancy, expensive computer into a stupid typewriter▲90
A tool for just writing. No editing allowed.
2020 · couchto50k.club · its alternatives →
6
Refine – A Local Alternative to Grammarly▲408
Fix grammar, rewrite sentences, translate text, and get clear explanations across your Mac apps. Do it all offline with local AI.
2025 · refine.sh · its alternatives →
7
Rough Draft▲408
Write now. Edit later. Remember, it's just a rough draft.
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
8
Hemingway Editor 3.0▲410
Make your writing bold and clear, send to Medium/Wordpress
2017 · hemingwayapp.com · its alternatives →
9
Paragraphs▲272
A minimalist writing app for Mac
2015 · its alternatives →
10
Linguix▲246
Check grammar instantly in real-time on your favorite sites
2020 · linguix.com · its alternatives →
11
Simply Write▲154
Distraction-free writing tool
2025 · simplywrite.online · its alternatives →
12
RewriteBar▲138
Hey HN, I wanted to share a tool that I've been working on called RewriteBar. It's designed to help improve your writing without the need for context switching. With RewriteBar, you can simply select a sentence, choose an action from the menu bar, and watch as the text is transformed. It works seamlessly in any macOS application and is powered by OpenAI. Some of the key features of RewriteBar include: - Correcting grammar errors that even Grammarly may have missed. - Rewriting your text in a different style to give it a fresh perspective. - Translating sentences quickly without the hassle of…
2024 · rewritebar.com · its alternatives →
13
Wordin▲125
Write long content with AI without losing context
2025 · wordin.ai · its alternatives →
14
Txt Muse▲122
Write 10x better, not 10x faster
2023 · txtmuse.com · its alternatives →
15
Shakespeare AI Writing Toolbar▲106
All in one AI writing toolbar - available anywhere
2023 · shakespearetoolbar.com · its alternatives →
16
Copywriter's Toolkit▲83
All the tools you need to become a copywriting master
2022 · projectsbyparth.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
17
MarsEdit 4▲145
Archive, write, preview, and publish your blog from a Mac
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Lunette – A word processor designed around writing, not formatting▲133
Lunette is a word processor designed to organize your ideas and support the writing process.
2023 · lunette.app · its alternatives →
19
Novlr▲77
Beautiful online novel writing tool to write, edit & publish
2021 · novlr.org · its alternatives →
20
Paraphrasingtool.site▲122
The best paraphrasing tool for writers
2021 · its alternatives →
21
Writing Tools▲7
Write smarter, instantly
2025 · its alternatives →
22
Marked 2▲105
Smarter tools for smarter writers
2014 · marked2app.com · its alternatives →
23
Paper▲94
Distraction-free writing app for your iPhone, iPad and Mac
2017 · paper.pro · its alternatives →
24
ToolsForWriting.com▲6
Simple and free online tools to improve your writing
Dec 2025 · toolsforwriting.com · its alternatives →

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