What does QuillBot do?
QuillBot is an online writing tool built around a paraphraser. It also includes a grammar checker, summarizer, AI humanizer, AI detector, plagiarism checker and translator, and is aimed at students, academics and professionals.
- Paraphraser. Rewrites text in 20+ languages, with 2 modes free and more modes such as Formal, Academic and Creative on Premium.
- Grammar checker. Finds and fixes grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes.
- Summarizer. Shortens long text into key points or a paragraph.
- AI humanizer and AI detector. Rewrites AI-written text to read more naturally, and estimates whether text was written by AI.
- Plagiarism checker. Checks text against other sources, up to 25,000 words a month on Premium.
- Apps and extensions. Works in Chrome, Edge and Safari, Microsoft Word, Windows and macOS apps, and iOS and Android.
Who is QuillBot for?
QuillBot is a good fit if you're a blogger or an affiliate marketer, and you need help polishing my writing.
How much does QuillBot cost?
QuillBot starts at $8.33/mo. It also has a free plan. We checked this on Oct 10, 2026 on the official pricing page.
- Starts at
- $8.33/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Not offered on the pricing page
Premium, billed yearly ($99.95) at US prices; $19.95 billed monthly. QuillBot uses regional pricing, so it can be lower in some countries.
QuillBot plans compared
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Paraphraser up to 100 words at a time with 2 modes, summarizer up to 1,200 words, limited AI detector |
| Premium | $19.95/mo | $8.33/mo | Unlimited paraphraser input and all modes, summarizer up to 6,000 words, plagiarism checks up to 25,000 words a month, up to 10 devices |
| Team | Custom | Custom | No public price; one invoice and a discount for teams of 5 or more |
US prices. QuillBot uses regional pricing, so the price you see may be lower in some countries (from Vietnam we saw $4.17/mo billed annually). The yearly plan is $99.95, and QuillBot's FAQ also lists $39.95 billed every 3 months.
Checked Oct 10, 2026 on QuillBot's pricing page. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.
QuillBot pros and cons
What stands out
- Free plan with no time limit
- Yearly Premium works out to $8.33 a month in the US
- Premium can be paused instead of cancelled
- Works in the browser, Word, desktop and mobile apps
Watch out for
- Free paraphraser is limited to 100 words at a time and 2 modes
- Monthly billing ($19.95) costs more than twice the yearly rate
- Refunds only where the law requires, plus a 14-day withdrawal right in the EEA and UK
Based on QuillBot's own pages, not hands-on testing.
What are the alternatives to QuillBot?
We list 3 other AI Writing & Content tools: Grammarly, Jasper, Writesonic. Each one below shows its starting price and when you might pick it instead.
Grammarly · From $12/moChoose Grammarly if you'd like a second option to compare for polishing my writing.
Compared in
QuillBot FAQ
Is QuillBot free?
Yes. The free plan includes the paraphraser (100 words at a time, 2 modes), grammar checker and summarizer, with limits.
How much is QuillBot Premium?
In the US, $8.33 a month billed yearly ($99.95) or $19.95 billed monthly. Prices can be lower in some countries.
Can I get a refund from QuillBot?
QuillBot gives refunds only where the law requires. EEA and UK customers have 14 days to withdraw. You can cancel or pause anytime from your account.
Sources and how we checked
- Official pricing page, checked Oct 10, 2026
- Official website
- QuillBot FAQ: how much is Premium?, checked Oct 10, 2026
- QuillBot help: refunds, checked Oct 10, 2026
- QuillBot help: cancel Premium, checked Oct 10, 2026