QuillBot
CheapestParaphrasing and summarising done properly
Our verdict
The best cheap tool for rewording without changing meaning — a student essential.
QuillBot's paraphraser remains one of the most reliable in the category — multiple rewrite modes, a solid grammar checker and a summariser for long documents.
How we scored it
What we liked
- ✓Excellent paraphrase modes
- ✓Cheap premium
- ✓Word and Chrome add-ons
What to watch
- ✕Creative writing not its thing
- ✕Free tier is rate-limited
Key features
- ◆Paraphraser
- ◆Grammar checker
- ◆Summarizer
- ◆Citation generator
- ◆Plagiarism check
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