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RewriteBar vs Shy Editor
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Rewrite. Refine. Accelerate. — AI productivity for every macOS app. 🚀
Intelligent writing tool for all types of text.
Primary task
Writing
Writing
Pricing
Free Trial · Trial; then from $29
Freemium · Free + from $10/mo
Pricing details
Free + from $29
Free + from $10/mo
Billing cycle
One-time
Monthly
API access
Listed as available
Not documented
Platforms
Web, macOS
Web
Integrations
Slack
Not documented
Source rating
4.8 / 5 · 6 ratings
4.8 / 5 · 4 ratings
Catalog views
39k
5.9k
Estimated monthly traffic
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Catalog imported
30 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Fixes grammar and spelling errors instantly
- Works offline with local models like Ollama or LM Studio
- Works across all macOS applications — Mail, Slack, Notion, VS Code, Figma, etc.
- Lightweight (≈20MB), optimized for Apple Silicon
- Custom AI actions and reusable templates for advanced workflows
- Supports diverse writer categories
- Preserves the writer's style
- Workplace customization tools
- Easily integrate text, media, tables
- Markdown editor
Listed limitations
- macOS only — not available for Windows or web yet
- Learning curve for creating custom AI actions (advanced users benefit most)
- No built-in voice or speech input support (text only)
- Requires macOS Ventura (13.0) or newer
- Needs macOS accessibility permissions to function across apps
- No collaborative writing features
- Limited exporting formats
- Limited color themes for basic users
- No mobile application
- No offline mode