Lexicon vs Sapling
Lexicon
lexicon-writer.pages.dev
Sapling
sapling.aiSide by side
| Figure | Lexicon | Sapling |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Grammar checkers | 8.5 (#24) | 9.2 (#7) |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Lex can connect to Ollama or LM Studio, and the browser extension shares a personal dictionary with the desktop app through local loopback. | Sapling lists 73 integration guides, including integrations for Zendesk, Salesforce, Slack, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and browser extensions. |
| Product | Lexicon is a distraction-free desktop writing editor with local proofreading, rewrites, and export built in. | Sapling provides an API/SDK toolkit for integrating language model-powered functionality into applications, alongside writing assistance for teams. |
| Style suggestions | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The maker directs users to its Discord for bug reports, feature requests, and community help. | The pricing page lists email and ticket support for paid tiers, and dedicated support contact for Enterprise. |
| Tone detection | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Sapling
- FreeFree
- Pro$25 a month
- Pro$144 a year
- Enterprise$15 a month
- API$5, paid once
- APIPriced on request
- FreePrice not published
In their own words
Lexicon
Lexicon has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Sapling
Sapling combines writing assistance for teams with developer tools for adding language model-powered features to applications. Its writing tools include grammar and spelling corrections, autocomplete, rephrasing, tone and sentiment checks, and AI content detection. Style suggestions and tone detection are available, with support for 14 languages. Developers can access HTTP API endpoints and SDK components, including Python and JavaScript client libraries. Sapling lists 73 integration guides, with examples for Zendesk, Salesforce, Slack, Google Docs, Microsoft Word and browser extensions. It is available on the web, through extensions and Windows, via API, and in self-hosted deployments. Sapling says it uses TLS encryption in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest, and describes GDPR compliance and SOC 2 Type II certification. Enterprise accounts include audit logs, role-based access and single sign-on. The free plan has AI detector limits; paid writing assistance starts at $12/user/mo billed annually, and a 30-day trial is listed. API trials have a character limit and expire after one month.