Paraphraser.io vs Smodin (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Paraphraser.io grades higher than Smodin: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Paraphraser.io grades higher on the free plan and ease of use. Smodin grades higher on value for money and platforms. They get the same grade on features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Paraphraser.io
Online paraphrasing tool with summarizer and AI detector
Which one is for you
Pick Paraphraser.io if
- Fits if you want to rewrite a short passage without signing up
- Works for students who rewrite in small pieces
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you rewrite longer text: the free cap is 400 or 600 words, the page says both
- Pricey if you pay: $9 a week, or $23 a month at the low end
- Skip it if you want a yearly plan under $165, because Platinum is $165 a year
- Watch out: paid plans are measured in total words, so heavy use can run out early
Pick Smodin if
- Fits if you want writing, rewriting and plagiarism checks under one login
- Works for students who check essays before submitting
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to try it first, as no free plan or trial is stated
- Not for you if refunds matter, because every purchase is non-refundable
- Tight if you're on Starter, which limits writing output and leaves out the Chrome extension
- Watch out: using the humanizer can go against school or workplace rules
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAParaphraser.ioFair | 1.8GPASmodinWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | DNo price below $23 a month, and the cheapest option is $9 a week, which works out near $39 a month. That's in the dearest tenth. | C$10 a month on yearly billing, $12.99 monthly. Premium is $16 yearly. Both sit around the middle of what writing tools charge, which is $9.95. |
| Free plan and trial | BFree paraphrasing in standard modes with no daily limit, only a cap per paraphrase. | FThe pricing page states no free plan and no trial, and the FAQ says subscriptions are non-refundable. |
| Features | CParaphrasing modes, freeze words, companion tools and an API. Word allowances are the limit. | CMany tools in one place. Writing output is limited on Starter and the Chrome extension is Premium only. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record, but paste text and press a button with nothing to set up. | CNo store rating on record. It's a web account with several separate tools to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, and the API is sold under its own separate plans. | BWeb, a Chrome extension on Premium only, and a Google Docs connection. |
| Best for | a quick online paraphraser | student writing tools bundled on one plan |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Paraphraser.io and Smodin. How we grade
Price against what you get
Paraphraser.io starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Smodin starts at $10 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and Smodin starts $29 a month lower. Of the other writing tools on the chart, 41 score higher than Paraphraser.io for less, and 26 score higher than Smodin for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Paraphraser.io also covers grammar & style.
- Smodin also covers chat assistant and long-form writing.
At a glance
| Paraphraser.io | Smodin | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Paid |
| Starts at | $9 per week | $10 per month, billed annually ($12.99 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | Free paraphrasing in the standard modes with a cap on words per paraphrase (the editor shows 400; the page copy says 600) and no daily limit. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | Paraphraser.io | Smodin LLC |
| Price read from | paraphraser.io | smodin.io |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Paraphraser.io
- The free per-paraphrase word cap is stated as 400 in the editor and 600 in the page text.
- Paid plans are measured in total paraphrasing words, so heavy use can use up an allowance before the term ends.
- There is no monthly or yearly price below $23 a month; the cheapest options are weekly.
Smodin
- The pricing FAQ says all subscription purchases are non-refundable.
- No free plan or trial is stated on the pricing page; both plans are paid.
- Writing output is limited on Starter, and the Chrome extension is Premium only.
- Tools that help text bypass AI detectors may breach school or workplace rules.
Key features
Paraphraser.io
- Paraphrasing modes
- Word Changer, Fluency, Standard, Formal, Smooth, Creative, Smarter, Shorten, Academic and Expand modes, in many languages.
- Freeze words
- Keep chosen words or terms from being changed during a rewrite.
- Companion tools
- A plagiarism checker, text summarizer, AI content detector, AI humanizer, grammar checker and AI essay writer sit in the same account.
- Paid word allowances
- Plans list a total paraphrasing-word allowance for the term and a limit per paraphrase, which grows with the plan.
- Paraphrasing API
- A separate set of API plans, starting at $165 a year, lets sites and schools build the rewriter into their own tools.
Smodin
- AI writer and chat
- Writes essays, summaries and rewrites from prompts, and a chat assistant answers questions. Premium adds extended chat memory.
- AI content detector
- Checks whether text is likely AI-generated. The vendor says its detector covers 100 or more languages.
- AI humanizer
- Rewrites text to read as human-written, with AI Extra and Plagiarism modes. The FAQ calls detection removal about 80% consistent.
- Plagiarism checker
- Scans text against web and academic sources and reports similarity; Premium runs advanced scans across a whole document.
- Rewriter, summarizer and translator
- Extra tools for rewording, summarizing and translating text, plus a Chrome extension on Premium for Google Docs and the browser.
Plans
Paraphraser.io
Lite$9
per week
18,000 paraphrasing words over 7 days, up to 1,500 words per paraphrase, 5 modes, no ads.
Standard (weekly)$15
per week
36,000 paraphrasing words over 7 days, up to 1,500 words per paraphrase.
Silver$23
per month
46,000 paraphrasing words over 30 days, up to 2,000 words per paraphrase.
Gold$40
per month
92,000 paraphrasing words over 30 days, up to 2,000 words per paraphrase.
Diamond$499
per month
1.2 million paraphrasing words over 30 days, up to 5,000 words per paraphrase, and a dedicated manager.
Platinum$165
per year
330,000 paraphrasing words over 365 days, up to 5,000 words per paraphrase. A Standard yearly plan at $999 gives 3 million words.
Smodin
Starter$10
per month, billed annually ($12.99 billed monthly)
All tools with standard detection, humanizing, plagiarism scans, writing and chat, and limited writing output.
Premium$16
per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly)
Premium models, advanced detection and humanizing, unlimited writing output, extended chat memory and the Chrome extension.
Ways to pay less
Paraphraser.io
No public discounts listed.
Smodin
- Annual discount
Save 20% with annual billing
The pricing page says annual billing saves 20% against monthly, and shows a site-wide Black Friday banner for annual plans.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Paraphraser.io or Smodin?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Smodin is cheaper to start with: $10 a month, against $39 a month for Paraphraser.io. Paraphraser.io starts at $9 per week, and Smodin starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12.99 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Paraphraser.io or Smodin?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Paraphraser.io has a free plan. Smodin does not.
Which platforms do Paraphraser.io and Smodin run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Smodin lists a browser extension. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.