Overview
Quillbot — AI paraphrasing and writing improvement tool
QuillBot is an AI-powered writing tool specializing in paraphrasing, summarization, grammar checking, and writing improvement. With multiple paraphrase modes and a Chrome extension, it's widely used by students, writers, and professionals to refine their writing.
AI paraphraser (7 modes)
Summarizer
Grammar checker
Co-writer mode
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureAI paraphraser (7 modes)Included
FeatureSummarizerIncluded
FeatureGrammar checkerIncluded
FeatureCo-writer modeIncluded
FeatureCitation generatorIncluded
FeaturePlagiarism checkerIncluded
FeatureChrome extensionIncluded
PlatformsWeb · Chrome Extension · Word add-in
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Best-in-class paraphrasing
- ✓Good free tier
- ✓Multiple paraphrase modes
- ✓Easy browser extension
! Watch-outs
- !Paraphrased content can lose nuance
- !Plagiarism checker limited on free
- !Not a full writing assistant
Who it's for
Where Quillbot pays for itself fast.
— Use case
Academic writing improvement
— Use case
Content paraphrasing
— Use case
Grammar checking
— Use case
Summarizing long content
— Use case
Essay enhancement
Community reviews
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K
★★★★★
1 months ago
Really good — a few things to improve
Really solid tool overall. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The learning curve was steeper than expected. Best tool in this category, hands down.
P
★★★★★
2 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Exceeded all my expectations. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. Five stars — no hesitation.
L
★★★★★
2 months ago
Strong product overall
Mostly great, minor complaints. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. Keep up the great work, team.
P
★★★★★
2 months ago
Great tool, minor quibbles
Does what it promises and does it well. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already.
P
★★★★★
2 months ago
Happy with my subscription
Does what it promises and does it well. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers. Five stars — no hesitation.
P
★★★★★
2 months ago
Incredible — highly recommend
Can't imagine working without it now. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. Definitely worth trying.
B
★★★★★
3 months ago
Changed how I work completely
Game changer for my workflow. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. Pricing is fair for the value you get. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Will continue using this long-term.
T
★★★★★
7 months ago
The best tool I've used
Exceeded all my expectations. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. My team is very happy with the results.
V
★★★★★
7 months ago
Good for some things, not others
Mixed feelings, but ultimately positive. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Customer support response times could be faster.
L
★★★★★
7 months ago
Really good — a few things to improve
Strong product with room to grow. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. The UI takes some getting used to.
C
★★★★★
9 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Game changer for my workflow. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue.
J
★★★★★
9 months ago
Needs a lot of improvement
Lots of bugs and issues. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. A few missing integrations I'd like to see added.
K
★★★★★
10 months ago
Happy with my subscription
Genuinely useful — glad I tried it. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already.
L
★★★★★
10 months ago
Changed how I work completely
Exceeded all my expectations. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers.
V
★★★★★
10 months ago
Very useful, mostly polished
Genuinely useful — glad I tried it. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Five stars — no hesitation.
A
★★★★★
12 months ago
Changed how I work completely
Exceeded all my expectations. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. Will continue using this long-term.
H
★★★★★
1 years ago
Strong product overall
Really solid tool overall. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. A staple in my tech stack now.
W
★★★★★
1 years ago
A must-have for any professional
Absolutely love this tool. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow.
C
★★★★★
1 years ago
Best in class, no question
Best-in-class, period. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Looking forward to seeing how it improves.
N
★★★★★
1 years ago
Very useful, mostly polished
Really solid tool overall. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Customer support response times could be faster. Keep up the great work, team.
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