Limato

What it is

Limato is a Chrome extension built for non-native speakers who write in English or any of 34 other languages daily. You highlight text anywhere you write—Gmail, LinkedIn, Slack, Notion, or any website—and press a hotkey to get a native-sounding rewrite instantly.

The extension offers seven rewrite tones: Native, Humanize, Formal, Casual, Simplify, Academic, and Grammar-only. The Native tone is an aggressive rewrite that strips non-native filler patterns and is typically 30–50% shorter, making text read like a fluent native wrote it. Unlike grammar checkers, Limato focuses on phrasing and idiom, not just commas and punctuation.

You can also translate while rewriting, and explain unfamiliar words directly in your reading context. The rewrite happens inline with one click to replace the original or copy to clipboard.

Questions from the bench

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. You select any text on any site, press a hotkey, and get a native-sounding rewrite in place.

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 works on every website. It 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?

The 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 includes a 14-day free trial.

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.