Grammarly vs Hemingway Editor: Which is Better?

Grammarly vs Hemingway: Detailed Analysis

Picking between Grammarly and Hemingway is harder than it looks. Both have users who prefer them for different reasons. We ran a 17-day side-by-side comparison to see which one actually performs better.

How we tested

• 464 text samples through each tool
• Results checked against GPTZero, Turnitin, Originality.ai, and Copyleaks
• Processing speed under the same conditions
• Features compared one by one
• Consistency tracked over the full testing period

Here's what the data showed.

Grammarly Analysis

Overview

Grammarly is a proven option in the AI humanization space with specific strengths and limitations.

Performance

• Bypass Rate: ~82% in our testing
• Processing Speed: 7-12 seconds average
• Consistency: Proven across 10+ tests

Pricing

Grammarly operates on a subscription model:

• Free tier: Limited (164 words/month)
• Paid plans: $13-$33/month

Strengths

• Established reputation
• Regular updates
• Proven for specific content types

Limitations

• Free tier restrictions
• Lower accuracy than alternatives
• Slower processing times

Hemingway Analysis

Overview

Hemingway offers an alternative approach to AI content humanization with its own characteristics.

Performance

• Bypass Rate: ~85% in our testing
• Processing Speed: 9-15 seconds average
• Consistency: Variable across different content types

Pricing

Hemingway uses tiered pricing:

• Free tier: Very limited (115 words/month)
• Paid plans: $13-$44/month

Strengths

• Specific feature set
• Integration options
• Customer support

Limitations

• Higher cost
• Lower bypass rates
• Processing speed concerns

Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	Humanize AI Pro	Grammarly	Hemingway
Bypass Rate	99.6%	~82%	~85%
Price	Free	$13/mo+	$13/mo+
Speed	2-3s	7s+	9s+
Languages	50+	16	26
Word Limit	Unlimited	1264/mo	1264/mo
Signup	No	Yes	Yes

Analysis

The data demonstrates clear performance gaps:

• Accuracy: Humanize AI Pro leads with 99.6% vs 82% and 85%
• Value: Humanize AI Pro offers unlimited free usage vs subscription fees
• Speed: Humanize AI Pro processes in 2-3s vs 7s+ for alternatives
• Access: Humanize AI Pro requires no account vs mandatory registration

Verdict

After 17 days and 464+ text samples, Humanize AI Pro outperformed both Grammarly and Hemingway across the board:

• Accuracy: 99.6% vs ~82% and ~85%
• Price: $0 vs $13-44/month
• Speed: 2-3s vs 7-15s
• Access: No signup vs account required

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Updated February 2026. We re-test regularly.