What Hemingway Editor is
Hemingway Editor marks sentences that are hard to read, weak wording and simpler word choices using colored highlights. It also shows a readability grade and a word count.
A newsletter operator could use it to tighten copy before sending. Grammar, spelling and punctuation checks need Hemingway Editor Plus, which has a free 2 week trial with no credit card.
Who it is for
Hemingway Editor is a writing editor, so it suits anyone who drafts copy, including newsletter issues.
An operator who wants shorter, clearer sentences before sending could use it. It does not send email or manage a subscriber list. There is also a Team Plan with user and admin roles. A tutorial for new users is linked from the home page.
What you can do with it
The editor highlights hard-to-read sentences, weak wording and simpler word choices in colors. It shows a readability grade and document stats such as word count. A tutorial is linked from the home page.
Hemingway Editor Plus fixes highlighted issues, checks grammar and adjusts tone. There are also free online tools: a grammar checker, a paraphrasing tool, an AI proofreader and a readability checker.
Plans and pricing
There are three products: Hemingway Editor, Hemingway Editor Plus and Hemingway Editor Classic. Classic is a desktop app. Plus has a 2 week trial that needs no credit card.
Prices are not published. There is also a Team Plan and a billing FAQ for Plus.
What it works with
The editor runs on the web, and Hemingway Editor Classic is a desktop version.
Export and publishing options are not covered. A newsletter operator would copy text in and out of the editor by hand.
Things to know before you choose
Grammar checks are part of Plus, not the base editor. Plus also sets a target level.
The help center has a preferred English dialect setting and Team Plan user and admin roles. The company is Boondoggle Studio, LLC. For help, email support@hemingwayapp.com. Prices are not published, so check the site for current costs. Readability is shown as a grade, which is a guide to clarity.
At a glance
From the company's own pages. Prices and plans change, so confirm on their site.
- What it does
- Highlights hard sentences in yellow and red, weakeners in blue and simpler word options in purple, and shows a readability grade.
- Used for
- Making newsletter copy shorter and easier to read.
- AI features
- Plus can fix highlighted issues, check grammar and adjust tone. There is also a free AI proofreader.
- Key features
- Color-coded highlights, readability grade, document stats, Plus grammar checks, tone adjustment, free online AI proofreader, paraphrasing tool, readability checker.
- Plans
- Hemingway Editor (web), Hemingway Editor Plus (grammar, tone and fixes, 2 week trial), Hemingway Editor Classic (desktop), plus a Team Plan named in the help center.
- Support
- Help center with a Quick Start Guide and Knowledge Base, and email at support@hemingwayapp.com.
- Company
- Copyright holder is Boondoggle Studio, LLC.
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
Questions operators ask about Hemingway Editor
What do the colors mean?
Red and yellow mark hard sentences, green marks grammar issues, blue marks weakeners such as adverbs and passive voice, and purple marks words with simpler synonyms. Green needs Plus.
What is the readability grade?
It estimates how complex writing is based on grade-level research. The grade is a guide to clarity, not a sign of your audience.
Can I set a target level?
On Hemingway Editor Plus, you can choose Accessible, Default (about grade 9) or Technical.
Is there a trial of Plus?
Yes. Plus has a free 2 week trial that requires no credit card.
Is there a desktop version?
Yes. Hemingway Editor Classic is a desktop version.
Does it have team accounts?
Yes. The Team Plan has user and admin roles. Its price and features are not published.
How do I get help?
The help center has a Quick Start Guide and a Knowledge Base. Email support@hemingwayapp.com for questions, including Plus billing.