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24 alternatives to Readability Checker

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Readability Checker launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Textalyzer▲223

   Analyze text readability and SEO parameters

   2017 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Refly▲492

   Smart editor that helps you write better content, faster

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Typely▲222

   Typely helps you write better english

   2017 · typely.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Grammarly for Chrome▲506

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

   2014 · grammarly.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hemingway Editor 2.0▲494

   An editor that makes your writing bold and clear

   2015 · hemingwayapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Reader Mode▲405

   Remove clutter and ads from any article. Instantly ⚡

   2019 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Writty▲292

   An open-source text editor to help you focus on what matters

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Grammarly▲385

   Clear, effective, mistake-free writing.

   2014 · grammarly.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Readsure – Pass a quiz that shows you read an article before commenting▲104

   make readers pass a quiz before they can comment / share an article - nealrs/readsure

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Clearly▲177

    A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Message Readability Checker▲1

    Check message clarity and reading level instantly

    Feb 2026 · concocreative.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Readability For Creators▲2

    Quick and easy way to test the readability of your content.

    2021 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Make Medium Readable Again▲193

    Make Medium Readable Again — a browser extension. Contribute to thebaer/MMRA development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Readsy▲155

    Auto-highlighted text for faster reading

    2022 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Markably▲78

    Cross-platform Markdown editor

    2020 · markably.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    TK Checker▲72

    A WP plugin for writers. Auto to-do lists for your drafts!

    2014 · helenryles.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Proofr▲34

    Specialized proofreading for online content creators.

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    TK Checker – A WordPress plugin that helps you edit your posts▲17

    2015 · tkchecker.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    ReadScore▲5

    Analyze web readability with clear, explainable metrics

    Feb 2026 · heykaan.dev · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Increase your readability and productivity with this simple extension▲65

    Reader Mode is a powerful online reading toolkit that lets you read, highlight, annotate, bookmark and research better and without distractions

    2019 · readermode.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Read-Ify▲63

    Make reading the web easier

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Textuner▲8

    Check grammar, tone, understandability and enhance writing

    2025 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    SetNeedsReadable▲86

    Extensions for CGFloat and UIView to improve readability

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Readup▲80

    Track and improve your online reading habits.

    2019 · readup.org · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →