Show HN: Refine – A Local Alternative to Grammarly

3 months ago 7

Your writing assistant that never leaves your Mac. Powered by local AI models with zero data collection.

v1.0

macOS 14+

Full-featured 7-day free trial

Works everywhere you write

Seamlessly integrates with all your favorite Mac applications. No setup required – just start writing and get grammar suggestions.

Messages

Mail

Safari

Chrome

Pages

Word

Slack

Notion

Notes

Bear

Ulysses

Discord

And many more applications across macOS

Simple, honest pricing

Own it forever. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

One-Time License

One-time purchase for major version updates and support.

AI-powered writing refinement
Lightning-fast local processing
Works offline anywhere
3 devices per license

Pay once, own it forever

Launch Month - 50% off

$30$15USD

Purchase a License

Try it before you buy! Download the free trial version to see if it fits your needs.

Frequently asked questions

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Feel free to sent us an email at [email protected]

Is my data truly private?Yes, absolutely. Your documents, text, and writing never leave your Mac. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal content. All processing happens locally using offline large language models (LLMs) that run directly on your machine.

What apps does it work with?Works with most macOS apps including Mail, Messages, Safari, Chrome, Pages, Word, Slack, Notion, and many more.

What about system requirements?Requires macOS 14.0 or later. Works with both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, etc.) and Intel-based Macs

Is there a free trial?We offer a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required. Just download the app and start using it.

Is there a educational discount?Yes! We offer a 50% discount for students and educators. Just write us an email with your current student/teacher/institution email.