A free AI writing alternative
for Mac and Windows.
If you want AI writing assistance without the subscription fees or constant background scanning, Polishly is built for you.
Why consider Polishly?
Plenty of writing assistants are powerful and well built. But if you value explicit control over when your text is analyzed, and prefer an open-source, free solution, Polishly offers a different approach.
1. No subscriptions, ever
Premium writing assistants commonly run around $30 a month. Polishly is 100% free and open source. By bringing your own API key (like a free Groq or Cerebras key), you can get high-quality rewrites without paying a monthly fee.
2. Explicit invocation
Most writing tools rely on background scanning to underline errors as you type. Polishly takes a privacy-first approach: it only reads your text when you explicitly press ⌃⌥Space on Mac or Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows. Nothing is sent in the background.
3. In-place rewrites
Like the best writing tools, Polishly works where you do. On Mac and Windows — Notes, Mail, Slack, Teams, and other accessible fields — Polishly reads your selection and replaces it in place. No copying and pasting back and forth.
4. Choose your own AI model
With Polishly, you aren't locked into one provider's AI. You can use OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, or Cerebras. If a better model comes out tomorrow, you can switch to it instantly.
Ready to give it a try? Download for Mac, explore the Windows companion, or start with the free Groq setup guide.
Rewrite on your terms.
Free, open source, and yours to run however you like.