Quick verdict
Grammarly wins for daily grammar + tone across apps. QuillBot wins for paraphrasing, summarizing, and student use cases.
Grammarly
AI writing assistant for grammar, tone, and clarity.
8.7/10 · Freemium · starts $0
How we rank →Pros
- Industry standard
- Works everywhere
- GrammarlyGO included
Cons
- Premium pricey
QuillBot
AI paraphraser, summarizer, and grammar checker.
8.2/10 · Freemium · starts $0
How we rank →Pros
- Multi-feature toolkit
- Free tier
- Citation generator
Cons
- Free tier word limits
Our winner
Grammarly is still the gold standard for everyday writing in 2026 — it works everywhere you type and GrammarlyGO handles drafting. QuillBot is the smarter pick if your primary need is paraphrasing or essay rewriting.
Who should pick which
Pick Grammarly if…
- Daily writing everywhere
- Business email + reports
- Tone + clarity feedback
- Best browser + app integrations
Pick QuillBot if…
- Paraphrasing essays
- Summarizing long texts
- Citation generator
- Students on a budget
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Feature & pricing comparison
| Grammarly | QuillBot | |
|---|---|---|
| Best at | Grammar + tone | Paraphrasing + summarizing |
| Free tier | Grammar basics | 125-word paraphrase limit |
| Premium price | $12/mo | $10/mo |
| Browser ext. | Yes (mature) | Yes |
| AI drafting | GrammarlyGO | AI writing tools |
| Best for | Professionals | Students |
Pricing side by side
Grammarly pricing
Free
Grammar basics
$0
Premium
Style & tone · GrammarlyGO
$12/mo
QuillBot pricing
Free
125 words/paraphrase
$0
Premium
Unlimited words
$10/mo
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