QuillBot vs Wordtune
Which should you use? A side-by-side look at what each one does, who it suits, what it costs, how hard it is to set up, and where each falls short.
AI tool · Freemium
A paraphrasing, grammar, summarising and citation tool popular with students.
AI tool · Freemium
AI21's rewriting assistant that suggests alternative phrasings, tones and lengths as you write.
The short answer
Choose QuillBot if you need…
- Rewording sentences
- Students summarising sources
Choose Wordtune if you need…
- Polishing sentences
- Adjusting tone
Side-by-side
| QuillBot | Wordtune | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Writing · Editing & grammar | Writing · Editing & grammar |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome, macOS, Windows | Web, Chrome |
| Works with | Chrome, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace | Chrome, Google Workspace |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
QuillBot
A paraphrasing, grammar, summarising and citation tool popular with students. Handy for rephrasing. Over-paraphrasing can raise academic-integrity concerns; follow your institution's rules.
Wordtune
AI21's rewriting assistant that suggests alternative phrasings, tones and lengths as you write. Good for sentence-level polish. Free daily limits are tight.
Best for
QuillBot
- Rewording sentences
- Students summarising sources
Wordtune
- Polishing sentences
- Adjusting tone
Strengths
QuillBot
- Paraphraser with modes
- Grammar checker
- Summariser
- Citation generator
Wordtune
- Rewrite suggestions
- Shorten and expand
- Tone changes
- Browser extension
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between QuillBot and Wordtune?
QuillBot: A paraphrasing, grammar, summarising and citation tool popular with students. Wordtune: AI21's rewriting assistant that suggests alternative phrasings, tones and lengths as you write. QuillBot suits rewording sentences, while Wordtune suits polishing sentences.
Are QuillBot and Wordtune free?
QuillBot: Freemium. Wordtune: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to QuillBot and Wordtune?
Other options people compare them with include Grammarly, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, DeepL.
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