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Scribens vs Refine: catalog facts
Scribens	Refine
Free The site describes the grammar checker as free to use.	Free Free to download and use without an account.
Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	macOS
Free English and French grammar checking Works inside email, social sites and office apps	Grammar checking runs locally and works offline Every fix explains the rule behind it
Needs an internet connection Text is checked on the service's servers	macOS only, requires macOS 14 or later Local model quality depends on the Mac it runs on
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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