Lingofy

What Lingofy is

Lingofy is a proofing and style tool for checking writing against dictionaries, published references and custom rules. Its proofing can flag names, products and titles that are used inconsistently, then suggest ways to improve or clarify the text. In Lingofy Manager, users can create, organize and share custom entries, and pair those entries with references such as AP style. The AP offering combines AP Stylebook entries with Webster’s New World College Dictionary, Fifth Edition. A separate Plain Language guide, based on U.S. government guidelines, suggests changes to usage, synonyms and sentence structure.

The centralized proofing engine checks current dictionaries and style guides and lets multiple users share style rules. Lingofy lists custom style guides, terminology management, brand voice rules and team workflow. It can be used through an API, browser extension, macOS, web and Windows. Listed editor support includes Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Google Docs, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign. The maker also describes an API for integrating proofing tools into content management systems. Individual annual plans include dictionaries and style guides at listed prices from $49.99 a year; the homepage gives a starting price of $69.99/user/yr and directs organizations seeking multi-user pricing to sales.

Who it suits

Lingofy suits writers and editors who need text checked against dictionaries, published style references or rules specific to their organization. Teams can share custom entries and style rules, while organizations building proofing into a content management system can use its API.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.lingofy.com/.
2. Choose an annual plan for a listed dictionary or style guide.
3. Use the browser extension or a supported editor, or access Lingofy on macOS, web or Windows.
4. Create and organize custom entries in Lingofy Manager.
5. Share style rules with other users or use the API to integrate proofing into a content management system.

Verdict

Choose Lingofy if your writing needs to follow shared dictionaries, references or custom terminology and style rules. Its shared entries, team workflow and editor support suit collaborative proofing. Check the listed annual plan and contact sales for multi-user organization pricing.