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Ranked in Grammar checkers·Free plan·paid from $38/mo

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Refine is ranked #52 of 88 in grammar checkers on Inferse, made by Refine (Canada). It runs on macOS. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $38/mo.

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Facts

Purpose
Refine is an offline AI grammar checker for Mac apps.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
Features
It offers grammar and fluency checks, explanations for fixes, rewriting, translation, read-aloud, snippets, and custom prompts.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
Languages
Refine supports 36 languages and 59 varieties.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
Integrations
The site lists plugins for Obsidian, Neovim, Sublime Text, and PopClip, and says Refine works in most Mac apps.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
Privacy
With a local model selected, Refine processes writing on the Mac; if using a cloud AI service with a personal API key, text goes directly to that service.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
Offline use
After a one-time model download, grammar checks, rewrites, and translations run on the Mac without an internet connection.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
API keys
Users can connect their own API keys; the site says requests go directly to the provider and keys are stored in macOS Keychain.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
System requirements
Refine requires macOS 14 or later; the site says an Apple Silicon Mac with 16GB memory runs the local model comfortably.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
Support
The site directs users to email [email protected] and offers a full refund within 30 days of purchase.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
Windows and Linux
Windows and Linux versions are on a waitlist, with no availability timeline stated.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
License limit
The displayed $38 lifetime license covers one device; the site also mentions multi-device licenses without displaying their price in the opened page.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026
Maker
The site identifies Runju Huang as an indie developer behind Refine.refine.sh · 10 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2025refine.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Canadarefine.sh · 28 Sept 2026

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