Typoly vs RewriteBar

Looking for a Typoly alternative? Both apps fix your writing in any macOS text field. This comparison breaks down Typoly and RewriteBar to help you decide which tool best fits your workflow.

Summary

Typoly is a cloud-only macOS menu bar app focused on one job: correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation in place with a single key. It offers a Proofread mode and a Contextual mode, runs on its own fine-tuned model, and sells prepaid credit packs. RewriteBar also fixes grammar with one shortcut, directly in the text field, and adds tone changes, summaries, translation into 500+ languages, and your own custom commands. You choose the AI model, including local models that run on your Mac. RewriteBar starts at $29 for a one-time license. An optional RewriteBar Gateway add-on ($5/month or $40/year) adds hosted models if you do not want to use your own API key.

Core Features

What are the core features of Typoly and RewriteBar?

TypolyRewriteBar
One-Key Correction
Press the Typoly key to correct the text field in place
Assign a global shortcut to any command and replace the selection in place
Correction Modes
Proofread (objective fixes) and Contextual (wording improvements)
Any number of correction styles as separate commands, e.g. a strict proofread and a wording polish, each with its own prompt and shortcut
Beyond Grammar
Correction only
Tone changes, summarize, expand, rephrase, and translation into 500+ languages
Custom Commands
Not available
Create your own commands with custom prompts
AI Models
Own fine-tuned model (typoly-oss-v2, based on GPT-OSS 120B)
Subscription uses current OpenAI and Anthropic models on RewriteBar's backend; one-time license lets you choose from 38 providers
Offline / Local AI
Cloud only, internet connection required
Local models via Ollama, LM Studio, and oMLX
Review Before Replace
No review step, the correction is applied directly
Replace directly or open a review panel with a word-level diff
Languages
15 languages, mixed-language text in Proofread mode
Any language your chosen model supports
Privacy & Security
Zero Data Retention at inference providers, skips password fields
Direct-to-provider with your own API key, or fully local models

Platform & Compatibility

Typoly

  • OS: macOS 13+ (Ventura and later)
  • Architecture: Apple Silicon only
  • Works In: Any text field, including Mail, Messages, Slack, and browsers

RewriteBar

  • OS: macOS 13+ (Ventura and later)
  • Architecture: Intel & Apple Silicon
  • Works In: Any application with a text field

Pricing & Licensing

How does Typoly compares with RewriteBar in terms of Pricing and License?

TypolyRewriteBar
Free
Free starter credit after email confirmation
Free trial: 100 requests
One-Time License
Not available
$29 Standard or $59 Pro, one-time
Prepaid Credits
$5 for 5 credits, $10 for 12, $20 for 25 (plus tax); 5 credits cover up to 112,500 words
Unlimited use with your own API key or local models
Subscription
Not available
Optional Gateway add-on: $5/month or $40/year
Device Limit
One account for all your Macs
1 device on Standard; 3 on Pro; extra devices $19

Strengths & Gaps

Typoly Strengths

  • Very fast single-key correction with no review step
  • Separate Proofread and Contextual modes
  • Model fine-tuned specifically for correction
  • Prepaid credits that do not expire, no subscription
  • One account works on all your Macs

Typoly Gaps

  • Correction only, no tone, summary, or translation commands
  • No custom commands or prompts
  • No choice of AI model or provider
  • Cloud only, no offline or local model support
  • Apple Silicon only

RewriteBar Strengths

  • One-key correction plus tone, summary, and translation commands
  • Unlimited correction modes through your own commands, prompts, and shortcuts
  • 38+ AI providers supported (500+ models)
  • Local models for offline and private use
  • One-time license first; optional Gateway add-on for hosted models

RewriteBar Gaps

  • No model fine-tuned specifically for correction
  • Bring-your-own-key setup takes a few minutes
  • Device limit depends on the license tier

Which to Choose?

Choose Typoly if…

  • You only need spelling and grammar correction.
  • You prefer prepaid credits and a single account for all your Macs.
  • You want a dedicated correction model without choosing providers.

Choose RewriteBar if…

  • You want one-key correction and more writing commands in one app.
  • You want to choose your AI model, or run local models offline.
  • You want to write your own commands and assign them shortcuts.
  • You want a one-time license, with optional Gateway if you prefer hosted models.
  • You use an Intel Mac.

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Trial

Try it for free

1 device

Free

  • 1 Active Device
  • 35,000 Credits (One-Time)
  • BYOK
  • Third Party Providers

No credit card required

Standard

One-time license with cloud credits and API key support.

1 device

$29

USD

One-time
  • 1 Active Device
  • 35,000 Credits (One-Time)
  • Unlimited App Updates
  • Third Party Providers
  • BYOK
  • Local AI Providers

One-time payment

Best value

Pro

One-time license with RewriteBar Gateway Subscription for 1 year.

3 devicesAI Gateway included

$59

USD

One-time
  • 3 Active Devices
  • 3 Million Credits (Monthly)
  • Unlimited App Updates
  • Third Party Providers
  • BYOK
  • Local AI Providers
  • 1 Year RewriteBar Gateway Subscription

One-time payment

Optional Add-Ons

Extra devices or RewriteBar Cloud Subscription.

Extra Device

Add one Active Device to your license.

1 deviceAdd-on

$19

USD

One-time
  • Add 1 Active Device to your license
  • For Standard or Pro licenses

One-time payment

RewriteBar Gateway

Use RewriteBar Gateway as your AI provider without your own API key.

$40

USD

Annually
  • Access 70 AI models
  • 3 Million Credits (Monthly)
  • Premium Models Included

Billed annually

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions, Answered

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  • RewriteBar captures the currently selected text using the macOS clipboard and sends it to a language model for rewriting. The corrected version is then automatically pasted back, replacing the original text.

  • Yes. RewriteBar does not store or track any of your data. How your text is processed depends on the provider you choose:

    • RewriteBar (default): Your selected text is sent to the RewriteBar server, which forwards the request to a language model and returns the corrected version. We do not store your text or API key on our server.
    • Third-Party Providers (e.g. OpenAI, Mistral, Ollama): Your request is sent directly from your device to the provider’s API. RewriteBar never sees or processes your text.

    The app is built using native macOS tools and is just 25 MB in size — lightweight and privacy-focused.

  • Yes, RewriteBar works with almost any application or website that supports text input. It runs quietly in the background so you can stay focused and keep your writing flow.

    Examples include:

    • Google Chrome
    • Google Docs
    • Microsoft Word
    • Slack
    • WhatsApp
    • Emails
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Notion
    • Visual Studio Code
  • Yes, you can try RewriteBar for free with 35,000 credits. No credit card required. When you’re ready to continue, choose a one-time Standard or Pro license.
  • Yes, you can request a refund within 14 days of purchase. Just reach out via email.

  • RewriteBar App Interface is translated into 12 languages.

    The translation action supports over 500 languages. However, language Support also depends on the selected model. State of the Art cloud models support most languages, while smaller local models can only support a limited number of languages.

    If you encounter issues with a specific language, feel free to contact us.

  • RewriteBar (once purchased) and local models do not incur additional costs. Additional charges apply only when using cloud AI providers via the BYOK (bring your own API key) option. In that case, you pay your chosen provider directly.
  • You can cancel your subscription through the Subscription Portal.
    If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email.
  • No. Subscriptions like ChatGPT Plus/Pro or Claude Pro apply to their chat applications. API access is billed separately by each provider on a pay-as-you-go basis and is not included in those subscriptions. You can use your own API key (BYOK) and pay the provider directly, or use the RewriteBar AI Cloud (included in the RewriteBar subscription).
  • RewriteBar requests macOS Accessibility permissions so it can function as designed. This allows the app to read your currently selected text and replace it with the improved result, so it works seamlessly in your favorite apps. We do not store your data.
  • You can create an API key with any supported provider below:Setup instructions are available in our documentation

  • One-Time License: Includes all RewriteBar features but requires you to set up your own API accounts with AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.). You pay the providers directly for usage.

    Subscription: Includes all features from the one-time license plus RewriteBar Gateway access and priority support. No need to set up API accounts—you can access the same AI models through our cloud service. You can still use your own API key (BYOK) or local models at any time.

  • No. There is no Windows version, and none is planned. RewriteBar is purpose‑built and optimized for macOS. We may explore a Chrome extension in the future.
  • You can reach out any time by email. I’m happy to help!

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