Migration
PromptPerfect is shutting down. Your next optimizer is free.
PromptPerfect winds down on September 1, 2026. If you used it to clean messy prompts, RefineIQ does that job in-place — privately, on your device, with no account and no RefineIQ server.
| PromptPerfect | RefineIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Was paid (~$5–20/mo) | Free forever for core refine |
| Where it runs | Web app / copy-paste flow | In-place on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini + any text box |
| Privacy default | Cloud service | On-device model — 0 RefineIQ servers |
| Account | Required | None |
| Status | Shutting down Sep 1, 2026 | Actively shipping |
How to switch in under two minutes
- Add RefineIQ to Chrome — no account.
- Open the popup and start the one-time model download (~380 MB, or a lighter ~130 MB tier).
- On ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini: select your rough prompt → Refine → Replace. Esc restores the original.
What you keep — and what you gain
- The optimizer job. Rough prompt in, clearer prompt out — not a template library.
- Privacy by architecture. Default path never hits a RefineIQ backend because there isn't one. Read the on-device page and privacy policy.
- In-place UX. No copy-paste round trip through a separate web app.
- Voice Draft. Speak a rough idea; transcription stays local too.
FAQ
Is RefineIQ a drop-in PromptPerfect replacement?
It solves the same job — turn a rough prompt into a clearer one — but differently: in-place inside the chat you already use, on your device by default, with no RefineIQ account or server.
Do I need to pay?
No. Core on-device refining is free. There are no ads. An optional tip jar is the only monetization today.
Will my prompts leave my machine?
In the default on-device mode, no — inference runs in your browser after a one-time consented model download. Optional BYOK sends prompts directly to your chosen provider, never through a RefineIQ backend.
What about PromptPerfect’s multi-model optimize UI?
RefineIQ optimizes the prompt you wrote, where you wrote it. For a larger model you can bring your own OpenRouter or Hugging Face key — still without a RefineIQ middleman.
Also comparing
- AIPRM alternative — rewrite your prompt vs browse thousands of templates.
- Before / after examples — see the rewrite quality yourself.
Free. Private. On-device.
Add to Chrome — PromptPerfect migrants welcome