RewriteBar Alternative

Best RewriteBar Alternative

Looking for a RewriteBar alternative? RewriteBar is macOS-only and uses a confusing credit system. Schriftly works on both Mac and Windows, costs $39 once with no credits or quotas, and offers a cleaner, simpler experience.

Mac and Windows, not just macOS

RewriteBar is macOS only. Schriftly works on both Mac and Windows with the same features. No platform lock-in.

Simple pricing, no credits

RewriteBar uses a credit-based system. Schriftly is $39 once for unlimited use — no credits, no quotas, no cloud gateway fees.

Clean, focused experience

Schriftly focuses on doing one thing well: instant text transformation via keyboard shortcuts. No complex multi-action flows or learning curve.

Feature comparison

Schriftly

RewriteBar

Platform

Operating systems

Mac & Windows

macOS only (13+)

Windows support

Works in any app

macOS apps only

Keyboard shortcuts

Core feature

AI & Models

AI models available

200+ models

350+ models

Bring Your Own Key

AI providers

OpenAI, OpenRouter

35+ providers

Local AI (Ollama)

Custom prompts

Unlimited

Privacy

Text processing

Direct to AI provider

Direct to provider (BYOK)

Cloud gateway option

Hosted plan ($9/mo)

$5/mo (or $40/yr)

Pricing

BYOK price

$39 once

$29 once

Cloud/hosted price

$9/month

$5/month

Credit system

Credits for cloud

Free trial

100 transformations

35,000 credits

Features

Grammar correction

Tone adjustment

Translation

Diff view

Multi-action flows

PopClip integration

Platform support

Schriftly

Works on both Mac and Windows. Same features on both platforms. No hardware restrictions. If you switch between platforms or use Windows, Schriftly has you covered.

RewriteBar

macOS only (13+). No Windows support at all. If you use Windows or need cross-platform, RewriteBar is not an option.

Pricing model

Schriftly

$39 one-time for unlimited use with BYOK. No credits, no quotas. Or $9/month for the hosted plan. Simple, transparent pricing.

RewriteBar

$29 one-time for BYOK. Cloud gateway costs $5/month or $40/year extra. Uses a credit-based system for the cloud option.

User experience

Schriftly

Clean, focused interface built for simplicity. One keyboard shortcut, instant result, diff view. Designed to get out of your way.

RewriteBar

More advanced features like multi-action flows, PopClip integration, and specialty tools. Powerful but higher learning curve.

AI model support

Schriftly

200+ models via OpenAI and OpenRouter. Covers all major models including GPT-4, Claude, Llama, and Mistral.

RewriteBar

350+ models via 35+ providers. Also supports local AI via Ollama for fully offline use. Broader AI support is a genuine advantage.

Bottom line: If you only use macOS and want maximum configurability with local AI support, RewriteBar is a strong option. If you need cross-platform support (Mac + Windows), prefer simpler pricing without credits, or value a cleaner UX, Schriftly is the better fit.

Frequently asked questions

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Mac & Windows · Free trial · Then $39 once or $9/month