Best QuillBot alternatives
People usually look past QuillBot for one of two reasons: the 125-word free paraphrasing limit, or a need that isn't paraphrasing at all. Here is how three alternatives compare on their published plans.
Competitor details last checked November 5, 2026 on each vendor's own pages. Written by TextSpell, which makes one of the products here. We compared published plans and features, and did not run hands-on tests.
Quick answer
- More free words to start with: TextSpell's free plan includes 500 words, against QuillBot's 125 per paraphrase. They aren't the same kind of limit: TextSpell's is a total allowance.
- Better grammar and team tools: Grammarly has a paraphraser with six styles, and Pro adds tone adjustments and team features.
- Rewriting one sentence at a time: Wordtune gives 10 free rewrites a day.
- Stay with QuillBot if you rely on its built-in modes, custom modes or plagiarism checks. TextSpell has no paraphrasing modes or plagiarism checker.
QuillBot alternatives compared
| Tool | Free paraphrasing | Paid price (USD) | Rewriting options |
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| QuillBot (for reference) | Free: paraphrase up to 125 words in 2 modes[1] | Premium: $8.33/month billed annually, $19.95 billed monthly[2] | Premium: full paraphraser access, 9 built-in modes and unlimited custom modes[1] |
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| TextSpell | Free: 500 words, no credit card[3] | From $7.99/month, or $59/year[3] | Paraphraser keeps the original structure and length; it has no selectable modes[4] |
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| Grammarly | Free paraphraser; the page states no word limit[5] | Pro: $12/month billed annually, $30 billed monthly[6] | Paraphraser with six preset writing styles[5] |
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| Wordtune | Basic ($0): 10 rewrites and AI suggestions a day, 3 AI summaries a month[7] | From $6.99/month billed annually[7] | Unlimited: $9.99/month billed annually, with unlimited rewrites and summaries[7] |
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The alternatives in detail
TextSpell
Best for: people who want one simple rewrite that keeps their length and structure
TextSpell is our product. It has no modes or synonym slider: paste your text, pick an output language, and it rewrites the text at about the same length. That makes it simpler than QuillBot, but with less control.
- Paraphraser keeps the original structure and length; it has no selectable modes[4]
- Output in 100+ languages[3]
- Free: 500 words, no credit card[3]
- Starter $7.99/month or $59/year; Unlimited $14.99/month or $119/year[3]
- Paid plans start with a 3-day trial for $1[3]
Try the TextSpell paraphraser →Grammarly
Best for: people who want paraphrasing alongside full grammar and tone editing
Grammarly's Paraphraser sits beside its main editing product, and Pro adds full-sentence rewrites and team tools.
- Paraphraser with six preset writing styles[5]
- Paraphrases in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian[5]
- Pro: $12/member/month billed annually ($144/year), or $30 billed monthly[6]
- Pro: full-sentence rewrites, one-click tone adjustments, plagiarism detection and 2,000 AI prompts a month[8]
See QuillBot vs Grammarly →Wordtune
Best for: reworking individual sentences in your own draft
Wordtune limits rewrites per day on its lower plans instead of limiting words per paraphrase.
- Basic ($0): 10 rewrites and AI suggestions a day, 3 AI summaries a month[7]
- Advanced: $6.99/month billed annually, 30 rewrites a day, 15 AI summaries a month[7]
- Unlimited: $9.99/month billed annually, with unlimited rewrites and summaries[7]
- Paid plans offer a 3-day free trial[7]
See Wordtune alternatives →How to choose a QuillBot alternative
- If the free limit is the problem, compare how each limit works: per paraphrase, per day or as a total allowance.
- If you use QuillBot's modes daily, test whether a simpler tool still gives you the tone you need.
- If you need a plagiarism or AI check, confirm the alternative includes one. TextSpell doesn't.
- If you're writing for school, check your institution's rules on paraphrasing tools first, and cite your sources.
Paraphrase your own text
The free plan includes 500 words and needs no credit card.
Try the paraphraserFrequently asked questions
What is a good free alternative to QuillBot?
It depends on the limit that bothers you. TextSpell's free plan includes 500 words in total, Wordtune's includes 10 rewrites a day, and Grammarly offers a free paraphraser. Try the same paragraph in each one.
How much is QuillBot Premium?
QuillBot lists Premium at $8.33 a month billed annually ($99.95 a year), or $19.95 billed monthly, as of November 5, 2026. It says prices may change with your location and currency at checkout.
Does TextSpell have paraphrasing modes like QuillBot?
No. TextSpell has one paraphrasing style that keeps the original structure and length. You choose the output language, not a mode.
Is using a paraphrasing tool plagiarism?
Rewording someone else's idea without crediting them can still be plagiarism. Cite the original source, and follow your school's or employer's policy on AI tools.
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