QuillBot

What it is

A paraphrasing tool. Paraphrasing means saying the same idea in new words. It also has a grammar checker, a summarizer that shortens long text, and a citation generator that formats sources in styles like APA and MLA.

Pricing model

Freemium. Free with an account. The other modes, such as Formal and Academic, and the plagiarism checker are paid only (no prices stated in the article).

What the free plan gives you

• Paraphrasing up to 125 words at a time, in two modes: Standard and Fluency
• Summarizer handling up to 1,200 words at a time
• Translator handling up to 5,000 characters
• Grammar checker that catches basic errors

Features

• Paraphrasing in Standard and Fluency modes
• Summarizer for shortening long text
• Translator
• Grammar checker for basic errors
• Citation generator for styles like APA and MLA

Supported platforms

Not stated in the article, so no platform list is given here rather than guessing.

Best use cases

• Students who want to reword a sentence that sounds clumsy
• Shortening a paragraph without changing its meaning

Pros

• Free with an account
• Paraphrasing in two modes: Standard and Fluency
• Summarizer up to 1,200 words at a time
• Translator up to 5,000 characters
• Grammar checker and citation generator included

Cons

• Paraphrasing capped at 125 words at a time, about one short paragraph
• A full essay takes many passes, and meaning can drift between passes
• Formal and Academic modes are paid only
• Plagiarism checker is paid only
• AI features have a small daily cap

Official website

Not given in the source article, so no link is listed here rather than guessing a URL.