Free & open source — No subscription required. Ever.

Master TOEFL® Writing with structured AI feedback — for free.

Structured AI feedback using the AI you already have. Curated prompts, rubric-based scores, and phrase-level coaching — free forever.

Works with ChatGPT Claude OpenCode Ollama
OpenPrep TOEFL Writing practice workspace with prompt and response editor
Free & open source

Focused Writing prep. Zero cost. No catch.

Get structured TOEFL® Writing feedback with a tool built just for Writing practice.

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  • Curated TOEFL®-style writing prompts
  • Rubric-based scores + CEFR levels
  • Phrase-level feedback with alternatives
  • Local progress tracking
  • Works with your existing AI setup
  • Free forever, MIT licensed
Typical full-course prep
  • Paid subscription for full access
  • All four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing
  • Video lessons and structured study schedules
  • Cloud-based account and progress tracking

Built for focused Writing practice

Many all-in-one prep courses cover Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. If Writing is the only section you want to focus on, OpenPrep starts where you actually need help.

Pick a prompt, write your response, and get structured feedback in a desktop workspace designed for deep practice.

Download for macOS
OpenPrep curated TOEFL Writing prompt catalog showing academic discussion and email tasks

Everything you need to improve your Writing score

Everything you need for focused Writing practice — completely free.

Curated Prompts

TOEFL®-style emails and academic discussion tasks, ready to practice.

Rubric-Based Scores

Overall TOEFL® score, CEFR mapping, and 4 criterion subscores.

Phrase-Level Feedback

Inline highlights show what to change, why, and what sounds more academic.

Progress Tracking

Every attempt is saved locally. Revisit old essays and watch your scores climb.

Saved Attempts

Every essay and evaluation is stored locally so you can review your progress and revisit old work anytime.

Your AI, Your Way

Connect ChatGPT, Claude, OpenCode, or Ollama — whatever you already use.

Study smarter with AI

Turn your existing AI subscription into a personal TOEFL® Writing coach.

Detailed Writing Feedback

Get scores, criterion notes, and improvement suggestions in a structured format — not a long chat transcript.

OpenPrep structured TOEFL Writing feedback overview with scores and criterion breakdown

Phrase-Level Coaching

See exactly which phrases to replace, why they fall short, and what formal alternatives work better.

OpenPrep phrase-level writing feedback showing highlighted suggestions and formal alternatives

Practice on your Mac, distraction-free

OpenPrep is a local desktop app designed for focused writing sessions. No browser tabs, no notifications, no copy-paste — just you, the prompt, and your essay.

macOS native Local-first No account needed
OpenPrep AI tool picker connecting to ChatGPT, Claude, OpenCode, or Ollama

More value built into every practice session

Structured Feedback Dashboard

Review your overall score, CEFR level, and detailed criterion breakdowns in one clean view.

OpenPrep TOEFL Writing feedback dashboard with overall score, CEFR level, and criterion subscores

Focused Writing Workspace

The prompt stays visible beside your response so you can stay in the essay without switching tabs.

OpenPrep focused TOEFL Writing workspace with task instructions and response area

Free TOEFL® Writing guides

Learn the test, compare tools, and get more from your AI feedback.

Start improving your TOEFL® Writing score today.

Free, open-source, and built for learners who want structured feedback without a subscription.

Download OpenPrep for macOS

What is OpenPrep?

OpenPrep is a free, open-source (MIT) desktop app for macOS. It helps learners practice TOEFL® Writing with structured AI feedback using tools they already have.

Connect ChatGPT via Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, or local Ollama models. Then pick a curated TOEFL®-style prompt, write your response, and get back an overall score, CEFR level, criterion subscores, improvement points, and phrase-level recommendations.

Every attempt is saved locally on your Mac. There is no subscription, no usage limit, and no data is sent to OpenPrep servers.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before downloading.

Is OpenPrep really free?

Yes. OpenPrep is MIT licensed and free forever. No subscription, no usage limits, no hidden costs.

Do I need a paid AI subscription?

No. It works with whatever AI tools you already have — ChatGPT via Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, or local Ollama models.

Is this an official TOEFL® product?

No. OpenPrep is an independent open-source practice tool. TOEFL® is a registered trademark of ETS.

How hard is it to set up?

Very easy. Download the macOS DMG, open the app, and click your installed AI tool. No config files or API keys.

Where are my essays stored?

On your Mac. OpenPrep saves every attempt locally so your practice history is always available, even offline.

Will it support IELTS® or Cambridge®?

Yes — the architecture supports multiple exams and sections. Writing is the first focus; more exams are planned.