The writing tool alternative.
Looking for an alternative to Grammarly, QuillBot, or other writing tools? See why thousands are switching to Schriftly for better privacy, AI flexibility, and fair pricing.
Your text stays yours
Schriftly sends text directly to your AI provider. We never see, store, or process your content.
$39 once, not $30/month
No recurring fees with BYOK. One payment, lifetime access, free updates forever.
200+ AI models
Choose any model via OpenAI or OpenRouter. Not locked into one proprietary AI.
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Detailed breakdowns of how Schriftly compares to each writing tool.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Schriftly vs Grammarly
Grammarly is a well-known grammar checker. But it's fundamentally different from Schriftly.
Privacy
Your text goes directly to your AI provider. We never see it.
All text is processed on Grammarly's cloud servers. Their browser extension reads everything you type.
Pricing
$39 one-time (BYOK) or $9/month (hosted). No annual commitment.
$12–30/month ($144–360/year). Free tier is very limited.
AI flexibility
Choose from 200+ models — GPT-4, Claude, Llama, Mistral, and more.
Locked to Grammarly's proprietary AI. No model choice.
What it can do
Fix grammar, translate, summarize, rewrite for tone, explain code — anything via custom prompts.
Primarily grammar and style corrections. AI writing assistant has monthly prompt limits.
Workflow
Select text, press shortcut, done. No pop-ups, no sidebar, no distractions.
Inline suggestions and pop-ups. Can be intrusive during focused work.
Bottom line: Grammarly is a grammar checker. Schriftly is a universal AI text assistant that also fixes grammar — plus translates, summarizes, rewrites, and runs any prompt you create.
Schriftly vs RewriteBar
RewriteBar is the closest competitor — also a native desktop app with a BYOK model.
Platform support
Works on Mac and Windows. Same features on both platforms.
macOS only. No Windows support.
Pricing model
$39 one-time for unlimited use. No credits, no quotas.
Credit-based system ($29–59 one-time). Cloud gateway costs $40/year extra.
Simplicity
Clean, focused interface. Shortcuts that just work.
More advanced features (multi-action flows, PopClip, specialty tools). Higher learning curve.
AI model support
200+ models via OpenAI and OpenRouter.
350+ models via 35+ providers. Also supports local AI via Ollama.
Bottom line: If you only use macOS and want maximum configurability, RewriteBar is a strong option. If you need cross-platform support and prefer clean, simple pricing — Schriftly is the better fit.
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