Polish
Discontinued Last verified: September 2026Minimalist AI writing app focused on distraction-free drafting, one-click polishing, and zero-friction editing. Discontinued in 2026; getpolish.com now redirects to a HugeDomains listing offering the domain for sale.
What is Polish?
Polish was a new entry in the AI writing tool space, positioned as the anti-Grammarly, and it is no longer available (see the status note above). The description that follows records the product as it worked before it went away. Instead of filling your screen with color-coded suggestions, squiggly lines, and pop-up explanations, Polish was a minimalist writing environment where you just wrote, and an optional AI button polished your prose when you were ready. The core philosophy was "draft in peace, polish in one click". The editor was deliberately spartan, no formatting toolbar clutter, no sidebars, just text on a clean background. When you were done drafting, you hit the Polish button and Claude or GPT-4 (your choice) rewrote your text for clarity, tone, and conciseness, showing a side-by-side diff so you could accept, reject, or merge changes. Polish also had specialized modes: academic (more formal), casual (friendlier tone), technical (preserves jargon), and marketing (adds persuasion). It competed with Grammarly and Wordtune but took a radically different UX approach, intentionally distraction-free during drafting. The free plan included 10 polishes per month on short text. Pro ($8/month) unlocked unlimited polishes, all tone modes, and syncing across devices. Unlimited ($15/month) added long-form polishing (up to 5,000 words per polish), priority processing, and team workspace features. Polish was especially popular with users who found Grammarly's real-time suggestions distracting and preferred to separate drafting from editing.
⚡ Quick Verdict
Writers who want zero-distraction drafting and batch polishing at the end
Users who need real-time grammar checking or integrations with existing writing apps
Discontinued 2026. Historically: Free (10 polishes/mo) · Pro $8/mo · Unlimited $15/mo
Signups closed. Historically yes, 10 polishes per month
Minimalist drafting UX with AI polishing as an explicit separate step
No real-time grammar check by design; no Google Docs/Word integration
Bottom line: Polish scored 4.2/5 as a refreshingly distraction-free alternative to Grammarly and Wordtune, but it is no longer available. getpolish.com is a parked domain listed for sale, so none of the plans below can be bought.
Pricing
No longer purchasable as of 2 August 2026. getpolish.com is a parked domain listed for sale, so none of the tiers below can be bought and none of these figures could be re-checked against the vendor.
Free: 10 polishes per month on text up to 500 words, basic polishing modes (clarity, conciseness), web editor, iOS app access.
Pro, $8/month (billed annually) or $10/month: Unlimited polishes on text up to 2,000 words per polish, all tone modes (academic, casual, technical, marketing), macOS desktop app, cross-device sync, document history, export to Markdown/DOCX.
Unlimited, $15/month (billed annually) or $19/month: Everything in Pro plus long-form polishing up to 5,000 words per polish, priority processing, team workspaces, shared custom tones, collaborative editing, API access (limited).
Key Features
- Distraction-free minimalist editor
- One-click polish with side-by-side diff
- Multiple tone modes: academic, casual, technical, marketing
- Supports Claude and GPT-4 model selection
- macOS native app with offline drafting
- iOS app for writing on phone or tablet
- Cross-device sync on Pro and above
- Document history with unlimited revisions
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Uniquely distraction-free UX during drafting
- Side-by-side diff makes AI edits easy to review
- Multiple tone modes cover most writing contexts
- Generous 10 free polishes per month
Cons
- No real-time grammar or spell check (by design)
- No Google Docs or Word integration yet
- Smaller user base than established writing tools
FAQ
Polish vs Grammarly, how are they different?
Completely different philosophies. Grammarly provides real-time suggestions as you type, with color-coded underlines and pop-up explanations. Polish deliberately hides all suggestions until you click the Polish button, then shows a side-by-side diff you can accept or reject. Grammarly is for writers who want immediate feedback; Polish is for writers who find real-time feedback distracting and prefer to draft first, edit later.
Is there a free plan?
No, not any more. Polish is discontinued and getpolish.com now redirects to a HugeDomains listing offering the domain for sale, so there is nothing left to sign up for. Historically the free plan included 10 polishes per month on text up to 500 words, which was enough for a few emails or short blog post drafts weekly. Serious writers hit the cap quickly, and Pro ($8/month) was the typical upgrade, unlocking unlimited polishes and longer text support.
Does Polish use Claude or GPT-4?
Both, and you can choose which model to use for polishing on Pro and above. Claude is the default for clarity and conciseness tasks; GPT-4 is the default for marketing and persuasive tones. You can override the default per polish. This is a nice power-user feature for writers who have opinions about which model handles their voice better.
Can Polish replace Grammarly entirely?
For distraction-free drafting workflows, yes. For users who rely on real-time grammar and spell checking in every app (Gmail, Google Docs, Slack), no, Polish is a dedicated writing environment, not a browser-wide writing assistant. Many writers use Polish for first drafts and Grammarly for finishing, or vice versa.
Does Polish work offline?
Partially. The macOS desktop app lets you draft offline, but the Polish button requires an internet connection since AI processing happens in the cloud via Claude and GPT-4 APIs. Drafts sync automatically when you reconnect. This is fine for most writers who are online the majority of the time anyway.
Does Polish integrate with Google Docs?
Not yet as of early 2026. Polish is a dedicated writing environment, you draft in Polish, then export to Markdown, DOCX, or HTML for publishing elsewhere. Google Docs and Microsoft Word integrations are on the roadmap but not yet shipped. For immediate Docs integration, Grammarly or Hemingway Editor 3 Plus are better options.
📋 Good to know
No longer applicable. Polish signups are closed and getpolish.com now redirects to a HugeDomains listing offering the domain for sale. Historically you signed up at getpolish.com, started typing in the editor, and hit the Polish button when ready, with no configuration needed.
Documents encrypted at rest and in transit. AI calls to Claude and GPT-4 APIs are not used for model training. SOC 2 Type I compliance.
No longer applicable. The plans ended with the product. Historically: free for occasional use, Pro ($8/mo) for unlimited polishes and tone modes, and Unlimited ($15/mo) for long documents and team features.
Near zero. Write, click Polish, review diff, accept or reject. The whole experience is designed to stay out of your way.
