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QuillBot alternatives
QuillBot compared with 11 alternatives: Grammarly, Wordtune, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, DeepL Write and 6 more.
QuillBot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). All 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuillBotThis tool | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Grammarly | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Wordtune | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| ProWritingAid | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| LanguageTool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| DeepL Write | Free plan · from €6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hemingway Editor | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| HyperWrite | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Jenni AI | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Paperpal | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Rytr | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Writefull | Free plan · from $12.50/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from QuillBot
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Grammarly also covers AI agents and documents.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People who write across many apps and want the same checks in each
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Wordtune
AI rewriting, grammar and summarizing assistant for English
- Wordtune starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Advanced). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: Non-native English speakers polishing emails and messages
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: Fiction writers who want feedback on a chapter or a whole manuscript
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
LanguageTool
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages
- LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists an Android app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: People who write in several languages, not only English
- Free plan · from €6.99/mo
DeepL Write
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone
- DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: People who already use DeepL Translator and want writing help in the same tool
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Hemingway Editor
Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences
- Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: Writers who want to cut wordy sentences and passive voice
- Free plan · from $16/mo
HyperWrite
AI writing assistant with autocomplete, chat and cited research
- HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- HyperWrite also covers AI agents and research.
- QuillBot also covers grammar & style.
Suits: People who write in Chrome and want inline sentence completions
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Jenni AI
AI writing workspace for cited academic papers
- Jenni AI starts at $12 per month, billed annually. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Jenni AI also covers web clipper and research.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and grammar & style.
Suits: Graduate students and PhD candidates drafting cited papers
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Paperpal
AI writing and checking assistant for academic papers
- Paperpal starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($144). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Paperpal also covers research.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Researchers preparing manuscripts for journal submission
- Free plan · from $7.50/mo
Rytr
AI copy generator with 40+ use cases and tone matching
- Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Rytr also covers templates.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: Short marketing copy such as emails, captions and product text
- Free plan · from $12.50/mo
Writefull
Academic language feedback inside Word and Overleaf
- Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers or theses in English
Limits worth knowing in QuillBot
- The free plan paraphrases at most 125 words at a time and offers only the Standard and Fluency modes.
- Free summaries are capped at 1,200 words; Premium raises the cap to 6,000.
- Plagiarism checking is a Premium feature and is limited to 25,000 words a month.
- The pricing page leads with annual billing at $8.33 a month; the iOS app lists monthly billing at $19.99.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to QuillBot?
The alternatives to QuillBot in this directory are Grammarly, Wordtune, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, DeepL Write, Hemingway Editor, HyperWrite, Jenni AI, Paperpal, Rytr and Writefull. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with QuillBot.
Is there a free alternative to QuillBot?
Yes. Grammarly, Wordtune, ProWritingAid, LanguageTool, DeepL Write, Hemingway Editor, HyperWrite, Jenni AI, Paperpal, Rytr and Writefull have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to QuillBot?
LanguageTool is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.