Limato
For non-native writers · 34 languages
Stop spending ten minutes on a three-line message in English.
Highlight the text, press one key, get it back in native English in seconds — right where you already write: Gmail, Slack, LinkedIn, any site. Or in any of 34 languages. 20 free rewrites a day, no copy-paste, no tab-switching.
20 free rewrites a day when signed in · no card
Native tone: a measured median 37% shorter
Built for non-native writers, in 34 languages
It works where you already write.
Grammarly fixes commas in English. DeepL Write polishes one language at a time. Neither rewrites the way a non-native writes — the long openers, the over-hedging, the formal-sounding phrasing that gives you away in three lines flat.
Limato’s Native tone is an aggressive rewrite, typically 30–50% shorter, that strips non-native filler and reads like a fluent native wrote it. Same idea, your voice, no tells. Works in 34 languages — English, Spanish, German, Japanese, anything you write — on Gmail, LinkedIn, Notion, Slack, X, GitHub, any text input on any site.
EN ES DE FR IT PT NL RU +34 languages
One extension, seven rewrite tones
Seven tones
Native, humanize, formal, casual, simplify, academic, or grammar-only — rewrite to match the context.
34 languages
Translate while rewriting. Handy when you’re drafting in one language and delivering in another.
Explain any word
Stuck on a word or phrase while reading? Select it and get the meaning in your language — read from the sentence around it, not a generic dictionary entry.
Works everywhere
Gmail, LinkedIn, Notion — anywhere you can select text, Limato shows up.
Copy or replace inline
One click to paste the rewrite back where the original was, or copy to clipboard.
How it works
Highlight
Select any text on any page.
Pick a tone
Choose the target tone.
Get the rewrite
Copy or replace the original with the new version.
How Limato compares to Grammarly, DeepL & Wordtune
Limato vs Grammarly
Grammarly polishes grammar. Limato rewrites for native phrasing — and costs half as much. Read the comparison →
Limato vs DeepL Write
DeepL Write is sentence polish. Limato does rewrite + translation inline on any site. Read the comparison →
Limato vs Wordtune
Wordtune offers paraphrase variants. Limato gives one strong native rewrite, in place. Read the comparison →
Limato vs QuillBot
QuillBot is a paraphraser tab. Limato is a browser-wide rewrite layer for ESL writers. Read the comparison →
Pricing — free or $5.99/month
Free
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Try it on real text, no card needed.
- All tones and translations
- 20 rewrites per day (signed in)
Pro
$5.99/month
or $47.99/year — save 33% (≈ $4/mo)
- 14-day free trial
- All tones and translations
- Unlimited daily usage
- Priority support
- Cancel anytime
Free writing tools
Checkers
- Grammar checkerCatch grammar slips in any paragraph.
- Punctuation checkerFix stray commas, dashes and quotes.
- Comma checkerSee which commas belong and which don't.
- Adverb checkerFind the -ly words weakening your verbs.
- Passive voice checkerSpot passive sentences and flip them.
- Sentence fragment checkerFind sentences with no verb or no main clause.
- Readability checkerGrade level and reading ease, instantly.
- Tone checkerTells you how your text actually sounds.
- AI detectorCheck how AI-written a draft reads.
Rewriters
- Paraphrasing toolSay the same thing in different words.
- Rewording toolSwap phrasing without losing the meaning.
- Sentence rewriterRewrite one sentence until it reads right.
- Paragraph rewriterRework a whole paragraph in one pass.
Counters
Frequently asked questions
What is Limato?
Limato is a Chrome extension that rewrites, translates, and adjusts the tone of text directly in the browser. It is built for non-native speakers who write in a second language daily. Select any text on any site, press a hotkey, and get a native-sounding rewrite in place.
How is Limato different from Grammarly?
Grammarly polishes grammar and style but leaves non-native phrasing intact. Limato's Native tone is an aggressive rewrite — a measured median 37 percent shorter across 40 drafts, removes non-native filler patterns, and reads like a fluent native wrote it. Limato also includes inline translation. Pricing starts at $5 per month versus Grammarly's $12 plus.
Which languages does Limato support?
Limato supports 34 target languages, including English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, French, Bengali, Portuguese, Russian, Urdu, Indonesian, German, Japanese, Persian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, Italian, Filipino, Polish, Ukrainian, Malay, Dutch, Romanian, Greek, Hungarian, Czech, Swedish, Hebrew, Swahili, Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian. The Native rewrite and translation features work across all of them, powered by GPT-4o-mini.
Does Limato work on every website?
Yes. Limato injects a content script into every page and works on Gmail, Slack, LinkedIn, Notion, X, GitHub, and any text input or contenteditable area in the browser.
How much does Limato cost?
Free tier gives 20 rewrites per day for signed-in users and 5 per day anonymously. Pro is $5.99 per month or $47.99 per year for unlimited rewrites, and the monthly plan starts with a 14-day free trial. Payment is processed by LemonSqueezy as Merchant of Record, handling VAT and sales tax globally.
What are the best alternatives to Grammarly for non-native writers?
Common alternatives include DeepL Write, Wordtune, QuillBot, LanguageTool, and Limato. Limato is the most ESL-focused option: its Native tone produces a dramatic rewrite rather than grammar polish, it works inline on every site, and it is one of the cheapest paid options at $5.99 per month.
Writing tips for non-native speakers
English Writing Tips for Non-Native Speakers: How to Sound More Natural
Eight specific patterns that give away non-native English writers — and how to fix them. Cut formal openers, stop hedging, fix article use, end emails with action.
