Polish vs Sapling

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.

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.