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Hemingway Editor vs HTTPS Everywhere

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Hemingway Editor

Browser Extensions

Make your writing bold and clear

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
HTTPS Everywhere logo

HTTPS Everywhere

Browser Extensions

Encrypt the web automatically

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hemingway Editor no grammar or spelling corrections; tool focuses only on style, readability, and clarity, leaving grammatical errors unflagged; HTTPS Everywhere product discontinued as of January 2023
  • They diverge on capability: Hemingway Editor covers Readability analysis, HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hemingway Editor and HTTPS Everywhere actually diverge.

Attributes where Hemingway Editor and HTTPS Everywhere differ
AttributeHemingway EditorHTTPS Everywhere
Pricing modelUnknownfree
PlatformsWeb, macOS, WindowsChrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera
Founded20131990

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Hemingway Editor

  • Readability analysis
  • Sentence complexity
  • Passive voice detection
  • Adverb highlighting

Only in HTTPS Everywhere

  • Automatic HTTPS
  • Encryption enforcement
  • Rule-based upgrading
  • Observatory integration
  • Opera support

Both cover

  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hemingway Editor

  • Checking readability and flagging dense sentencesnot HTTPS Everywhere
  • Grammar checking and proofreading a draftnot HTTPS Everywhere
  • Adjusting tone before publishingnot HTTPS Everywhere
  • Paraphrasing passages with the free web toolsnot HTTPS Everywhere

HTTPS Everywhere

No use cases recorded yet. See the HTTPS Everywhere review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hemingway Editor

  • No grammar or spelling corrections; tool focuses only on style, readability, and clarity, leaving grammatical errors unflagged
  • Cannot distinguish context for idioms and colloquialisms, sometimes suggesting inappropriate replacements that alter intended meaning
  • Free version cannot suggest fixes for highlighted issues, only displays problems without solutions
  • Not suitable for academic or formal writing where its simplicity bias penalizes legitimate complex sentence structures

HTTPS Everywhere

  • Product discontinued as of January 2023
  • Functionality now built into all modern browsers natively
  • No longer receives security updates or maintenance

Pricing, plan by plan

Hemingway Editor

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Readability checking
    • Sentence highlighting
    • Adverb detection
  • Hemingway Editor Plus Individual 5K$8.33/month
    • 5,000 AI sentence rewrites monthly
    • Advanced grammar fixes (unlimited)
    • Unlimited document review
  • Hemingway Editor Plus Individual 10K$12.5/month
    • 10,000 AI sentence rewrites monthly
    • Advanced grammar fixes (unlimited)
    • Unlimited document review
  • Hemingway Editor Plus Team 10K$12.5/month
    • 10,000 AI sentence rewrites per user monthly
    • Role-based admin controls
    • Priority support

HTTPS Everywhere

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Automatic HTTPS upgrade
    • Rule sets
    • Custom rules

Which should you pick?

Choose Hemingway Editor if

  • You need readability analysis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want sentence complexity.
Hemingway Editor review

Choose HTTPS Everywhere if

  • You need automatic https.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
  • You also want encryption enforcement.
HTTPS Everywhere review

Questions people ask

Is Hemingway Editor or HTTPS Everywhere better?
Neither clearly leads. Hemingway Editor starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hemingway Editor or HTTPS Everywhere?
Hemingway Editor starts at Free and HTTPS Everywhere at Free.
Does Hemingway Editor or HTTPS Everywhere run on more platforms?
Hemingway Editor runs on Web, macOS, Windows. HTTPS Everywhere runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
Can I use Hemingway Editor for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Hemingway Editor best used for?
Hemingway Editor is most often used for checking readability and flagging dense sentences, grammar checking and proofreading a draft, adjusting tone before publishing, paraphrasing passages with the free web tools. Of those, checking readability and flagging dense sentences and grammar checking and proofreading a draft are not what HTTPS Everywhere is typically brought in for.
What can Hemingway Editor do that HTTPS Everywhere cannot?
Hemingway Editor covers Readability analysis, Sentence complexity, Passive voice detection, Adverb highlighting. HTTPS Everywhere covers Automatic HTTPS, Encryption enforcement, Rule-based upgrading, Observatory integration. Both handle Chrome support, Firefox support, Edge support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hemingway Editor: Is there a free version and what does it include?

Yes. The free web version at hemingwayapp.com includes readability scoring, highlighting of complex sentences, passive voice detection, and weak adverb flagging. No account needed. Hemingway Editor Plus ($8.33/month or $100/year) adds advanced grammar fixes, AI sentence rewrites (10,000 monthly on best value plan), and unlimited document feedback.

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HTTPS Everywhere: Is HTTPS Everywhere still maintained?

No. HTTPS Everywhere was retired in January 2023 because major browsers added native HTTPS upgrade features, making the extension obsolete.

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Hemingway Editor: Does Hemingway Editor work offline?

The free web version requires internet. The desktop version for Mac and Windows ($19.99 one-time payment) works fully offline after download, enabling distraction-free writing without network connectivity.

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HTTPS Everywhere: What functionality did HTTPS Everywhere provide?

The extension automatically redirected HTTP connections to HTTPS when available, improving encryption and privacy on unencrypted websites.

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Hemingway Editor: What writing metrics does Hemingway measure?

Hemingway grades readability level, highlights adverbs and weak words, flags passive voice constructions, marks complex or hard-to-read sentences in color (red for very hard, yellow for difficult), and suggests simpler alternatives for complex phrases.

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HTTPS Everywhere: What is the recommended replacement?

Modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari now include built-in HTTPS upgrade features that automatically redirect to secure connections, making HTTPS Everywhere unnecessary.

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Hemingway Editor: Can I collaborate with others or share documents?

The web version allows pasting text directly, but Hemingway Editor itself does not have native collaboration or team features. Team plans on Hemingway Plus support $12.50/user/month pricing and role-based admin controls, but are primarily for shared workspace management rather than live document collaboration.

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