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Spec score 8.3 #17 of 25 in AI writing assistants

What it is

Polish is a desktop writing utility that transforms selected text inside other applications. Select text and press Ctrl+Space to apply Fix, Rewrite, Translate or TLDR without opening a chatbot or changing tabs. The maker says it works in apps supporting text selection, including Chrome, Safari, Mail, Messages, Notion, Slack, VS Code and Terminal. Translation works to and from more than 50 languages. The overall platform listing includes Linux, macOS and Windows; the listed plans name Mac and Windows. The Free plan costs nothing and allows 20 transformations monthly without a card or account. Unlimited costs $6 a month, billed monthly, while Unlimited annual costs $48 a year, billed annually. Paid plans add unlimited transformations, local mode, bring-your-own API keys and use on up to two devices.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Polish fixes, rewrites, and translates selected text inside desktop apps using a keyboard shortcut.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · polish.work
Integrations
Bring-your-own-key mode supports OpenAI-compatible endpoints, and the site names OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Groq, Gemini, DeepSeek, and OpenRouter.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Support
The Unlimited plan includes priority support, and the privacy policy lists [email protected] for privacy questions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Headquarters
Toulouse, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · polish.work
Account requirement
Polish says no account or email signup is required, including for paid plans.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Actions
The listed writing actions are Fix, Rewrite, Translate, and TLDR.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
App compatibility
The maker says Polish works in any app that supports text selection, including Chrome, Safari, Mail, Messages, Notion, Slack, VS Code, and Terminal.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Browser extension
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · polish.work
Cloud processing
Polish says cloud text is processed under Zero Data Retention and is not stored, logged, or used for model training.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Company and headquarters
The legal notice identifies RELAY X as the publisher and gives its registered office as 35 rue de Rabastens, 31500 Toulouse, France.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Desktop app
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · polish.work
Local mode
Local mode runs models on the device, works offline, and sends no requests anywhere, according to the privacy policy.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Own API key security
The privacy policy says the configured API key is stored in the operating system's secure store and is never transmitted to Polish.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Paid plan limits
The Unlimited plan includes use on two devices and Mac and Windows support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Refund and cancellation
The maker states that plans can be cancelled anytime and carry a 14-day money-back guarantee.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Translation languages
Polish supports translation to and from more than 50 languages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Workflow
Select text in an app and press Ctrl+Space to transform it in place without opening a chatbot or switching tabs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work

Plans and prices

Free Free 20 transformations/month · no card or account · every feature unlocked · Mac & Windows Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work
Unlimited $6 a month billed monthly Unlimited transformations · Local mode and bring-your-own API key · Up to 2 devices · macOS and Windows Read 21 Sep 2026 · polish.work
Unlimited annual $48 a year billed annually Unlimited transformations · Local mode and bring-your-own API key · Up to 2 devices · macOS and Windows Read 21 Sep 2026 · polish.work
Unlimited $4 a month billed $48/year · save 33% Unlimited transforms · 2 devices · Mac & Windows · local mode or own API key · priority support Read 8 Oct 2026 · polish.work

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Transforms selected text with Ctrl+Space
  • Includes fixing, rewriting, translation and TLDR
  • Supports over 50 translation languages
  • Free plan needs no account or card
  • Local mode works offline

Limits

  • Free plan limits users to 20 transformations monthly
  • Listed paid plans support only two devices
  • No browser extension
  • Plan details name Mac and Windows

Who it suits

Polish suits people who want quick writing changes inside desktop apps. It also fits users seeking offline local processing or their own API endpoint.

Verdict

Polish keeps common writing actions in the app where text is selected. Its free tier is limited, while paid plans add local processing and unlimited transformations.

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