Head to head

Grammarly vs QuillBot

Grammarly

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2 wins

QuillBot

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2 wins

Our verdict

Honestly? It’s a draw on the 7 things we checked. Your use case should decide.

Money-wise, QuillBot is the friendlier option ($9.95 vs $12).

Go with Grammarly if you hop between devices and you prefer the crowd favourite.
Go with QuillBot if you’re watching the budget and you want to build on top of it.

Grammarly vs QuillBot: side by side

Criteria	Grammarly	QuillBot
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Starting price	$12	$9.95 ✓
Free plan	Yes	Yes
User rating	—	—
Reviews	0	0
API	No	Yes ✓
Platforms	web, browser-extension ✓	web
Popularity	95k pts ✓	85k pts

Grammarly features

✓ Real-time grammar and spelling checks across apps
✓ Tone detection and adjustment suggestions
✓ Generative AI for drafting and rewriting text
✓ Browser extension, desktop app and mobile keyboard

Best for

• Polishing work emails before sending
• Checking reports and essays for clarity
• Adjusting the tone of a sensitive message

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QuillBot features

✓ Paraphraser with multiple rewriting modes
✓ Summarizer for articles and long passages
✓ Grammar checker and citation generator
✓ Browser extension and Word add-in

Best for

• Rewording clunky sentences in an essay draft
• Summarizing a long reading for study notes
• Formatting citations for a research paper

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FAQ

Should I use Grammarly or QuillBot?+

They’re neck and neck. Grammarly shines for anyone who writes daily at work and wants fewer embarrassing typos; QuillBot for students and non-native english writers who want quick rewording help.

Is Grammarly cheaper than QuillBot?+

No — QuillBot starts at $9.95, Grammarly at $12.

Do Grammarly and QuillBot have free plans?+

Grammarly: Free · Pro $12/mo. QuillBot: Free · Premium $9.95/mo.