Description
QuillBot
Overview
Main Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Paraphraser | Rephrases text in 9 different modes |
| Grammar Checker | Corrects grammar, punctuation, style |
| Summarizer | Summarizes long texts |
| Plagiarism Checker | Detects plagiarism (Premium) |
| AI Detector | Detects AI-generated content |
| AI Humanizer | Makes AI text more natural |
| Translator | Translates to 45+ languages |
| Citation Generator | Generates APA, MLA, Chicago citations |
| AI Chat | Conversational chat |
| AI Image Generator | Generates images |
Paraphrase Modes
| Mode | Use |
|---|---|
| Standard | General balance |
| Fluency | Improves natural flow |
| Formal | Professional tone |
| Simple | Simplifies language |
| Creative | More variation |
| Expand | Adds detail |
| Shorten | Condenses text |
| Academic | Academic style |
| Custom | Customizable (Premium) |
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 125 words/paraphrase, 1,200 words summarizer |
| Premium Monthly | $19.95/mo | Unlimited |
| Premium Quarterly | $13.31/mo ($39.95/3 months) | Unlimited |
| Premium Annual | $8.33/mo ($99.95/year) | Unlimited |
| Student Annual | $6.25/mo ($74.95/year) | 25% discount |
| Teams | $7.50/user/mo (2-10 users) | Centralized billing |
- Money-back guarantee: 3 days
- Pause subscription: Available
Free vs Premium
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Paraphraser words | 125 | Unlimited |
| Paraphrase modes | 2 | 9 + Custom |
| Summarizer words | 1,200 | 6,000 |
| Plagiarism checks | ❌ | 20 pages/mo |
| Advanced grammar | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tone detection | ❌ | ✅ |
| Freeze words | Limited | ✅ |
| Priority support | ❌ | ✅ |
Integrations
- Chrome Extension (free)
- Microsoft Word Add-in
- Google Docs
- Safari Extension
- Edge Extension
- macOS Desktop App
- Mobile Keyboard (iOS/Android)
Languages
- Grammar Checker: English (US, UK, CA, AU), German, French, Spanish, Portuguese
- Translator: 45+ languages
- Paraphraser: Primarily English, detects others
PROS ✅
- Generous free tier - 125 words free, no signup
- 9 paraphrase modes - Adapts to any context
- Synonym Slider - Control how much to change
- Multiple integrations - Chrome, Word, Docs
- Competitive pricing - Cheaper than Grammarly (~$8 vs $12/mo)
- All-in-one - Paraphrase + grammar + plagiarism + AI detector
- No signup required - Use immediately
- Citation Generator - APA, MLA, Chicago included
- AI Humanizer - Makes AI text more natural
CONS ❌
- 125 word free limit - Very restrictive for real use
- Can sound robotic - Output sometimes unnatural
- Loses nuance - Oversimplifies complex texts
- Doesn't bypass AI detection - Still detectable as AI
- Unstable Word Add-in - Issues reported
- English only full support - Other languages limited
- Rigid refund policy - Only 3 days
- Not for creative fiction - Better for academic/business
Why Choose QuillBot?
- You're a student needing to paraphrase
- You write in academic/professional English
- You want to avoid accidental plagiarism
- You need to rephrase AI text
- You want cheaper alternative to Grammarly
- You want an all-in-one tool
- You write creative fiction
- You need to paraphrase very long texts for free
- You write primarily in Spanish or other languages
- You need advanced grammar checking (Grammarly better)
- You're looking for original content generation
vs Competitors
| vs | QuillBot Wins | Competitor Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Grammarly | Paraphrasing, price | Grammar checking |
| Wordtune | More modes | Better for sentences |
| Spinbot | More accurate | Free unlimited |
| ChatGPT | Specialized | More versatile |
Use Cases
- Students paraphrasing sources
- Professional emails
- Academic content
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Improving text clarity
- Rephrasing AI text
- Quick translation
- Generating citations
Key Features
Paraphraser with 9 different modes
Synonym Slider to control changes
Multi-language Grammar Checker
Summarizer up to 6,000 words
Plagiarism Checker (20 pages/month)
AI Detector for AI content
AI Humanizer for natural text
Translator 45+ languages
Citation Generator APA MLA Chicago
AI Chat conversational
AI Image Generator
Free Chrome Extension
Microsoft Word Add-in
Google Docs integration
macOS Desktop App
Mobile Keyboard iOS Android
Freeze words feature
Premium Tone detection
Custom paraphrase modes
Free tier no signup required
Use Cases
Paraphrasing academic sources
Avoiding plagiarism in papers
Improving professional emails
Rephrasing existing content
Simplifying complex texts
Making AI text more human
Correcting English grammar
Summarizing long articles
Generating bibliographic citations
Quick document translation
Detecting AI content
Verifying plagiarism before submission
Improving writing clarity
Adapting professional vs casual tone
ESL students improving English
Content writers rephrasing
Researchers citing sources
Bloggers avoiding duplication
Professionals polishing communication
Academics preparing papers
Information
Company
QuillBot
Website
quillbot.com