ToneSmith

🎨 Hey Product Hunt! I'm Roland, creator of ToneSmith. What inspired me to build this? I've always struggled with the "tone gap" in digital communication. You know what I mean—you draft an email that sounds too casual for a client, or a social post that feels too stiff. The words are right, but the vibe is off. I'd spend way too much time rewriting the same message in different tones, trying to nail it. I realized this wasn't just my problem. Whether you're a non-native English speaker crafting professional emails, a developer trying to write empathetic support responses, or a marketer switching between brand voices—we all need help expressing ourselves with the right tone. The problem I was solving: Most AI writing tools want to replace your voice entirely. They generate content from scratch, which feels impersonal and inauthentic. I wanted something different: Expression, not impersonation. A tool that takes your words and helps you express them with the tone you need, while keeping your meaning and intent intact. How it evolved: I started with a simple prototype—just 3 tones and basic transformations. But through testing, I learned users needed: - Side-by-side comparison to ensure meaning wasn't lost - History and favorites because great phrasings are worth saving - Character limits that make sense (up to 10K characters for longer content) - Fair pricing that doesn't break the bank ($4.99/mo for personal use) The tech stack evolved too. I built it on Supabase for instant auth and database, React + TypeScript for a snappy UI. The whole thing is designed to be fast (<10s transformations) and accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA compliant). What's launching today: ✨ 10 predefined tones (Professional, Casual, Empathetic, Witty, and more) ✨ Real-time transformations with side-by-side comparison ✨ Transformation history with search and favorites ✨ Free tier: 5 transformations/day (no credit card required!) ✨ Affordable paid tiers for power users I'd love to hear your feedback! What tones would YOU use most? What communication challenges do you face? Drop a comment or try it out and let me know! 🚀