Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Pencilo

AI Grammar Checker & Paraphraser & Translator

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Expresso▲418

   A little tool to improve your writing

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Grammarly for Chrome▲506

   Clear, effective, mistake-free writing everywhere you type.

   2014 · grammarly.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Pencil▲97

   An intelligent writing environment for novelists.

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Linguix▲246

   Check grammar instantly in real-time on your favorite sites

   2020 · linguix.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Polish▲117

   Turn your browser into a powerful UX writing tool!

   2021 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Linguix Writing Coach▲295

   Improve your language skills while writing online

   2021 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Linguix Writing Assistant (ex-Textly.ai)▲124

   Eliminate mistakes in your writing anywhere on the web

   2019 · linguix.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Textalyz▲122

   Bridge language gaps. Write & communicate like a pro

   2025 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   GrammarPaw ▲261

   AI writing assistant for Mac

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Grimo (:b)eta▲566

    Cursor for writing

    2025 · grimo.ai · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Linguix Keyboard▲207

    Check grammar in real-time in your favorite apps

    2021 · linguix.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Pencil▲144

    AI ads that win

    2021 · trypencil.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Textio▲192

    The augmented writing platform.

    2015 · textio.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Grammatica▲205

    AI powered writing assistant

    2020 · typeright.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Grammarly for Desktop▲266

    Write confidently across desktop apps and websites

    2021 · grammarly.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Polish▲3

    Fix and improve your writing anywhere in Chrome

    Jul 2026 · polish-extension.pages.dev · its alternatives →

17. 17
    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 →

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    TextGenieAI▲109

    Assistive writing enhancement tool for macos using selection

    2025 · textgenieai.com · its alternatives →

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    Smart Keys for Mac▲149

    AI shortcuts for fixing grammar, translating and coding

    2025 · smartkeys.so · its alternatives →

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    InstaText for Chrome▲91

    Improve your text with the most productive writing assistant

    2022 · instatext.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Txt Muse▲122

    Write 10x better, not 10x faster

    2023 · txtmuse.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Langcheck▲159

    Tool for non-native speakers

    2024 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Simply Write▲154

    Distraction-free writing tool

    2025 · simplywrite.online · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Writing – A lightweight distraction-free editor (MathJax and Markdown)▲133

    Writing is a lightweight distraction-free text editor, in the browser (Markdown and LaTeX supported). - josephernest/writing

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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