Is QuillBot free?

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Based on QuillBot’s official pricing page (quillbot.com/premium), fetched 14 October 2026. We haven’t tested every plan hands-on; plans and limits change often, so confirm on the official site before you pay.

What the free plan includes

• Paraphraser with a limited set of modes
• Summariser and grammar checker with shorter limits
• Citation generator
• Browser extension and Word/Google Docs add-ons

What needs a paid plan

• 10+ paraphrasing modes
• Longer inputs and higher limits
• Larger file uploads
• Premium on up to 10 devices at a time

Paid plans at a glance

QuillBot’s plan prices weren’t displayed to our check on 14 October 2026 and can vary by region, so check current pricing on the official site before you upgrade.

Is the free plan enough for you?

Upgrade if you paraphrase or summarise every day and hit the free limits. Premium can be paused from your Account page when you don’t need it.

Most beginners should stay on the free plan for at least two weeks. If you never hit a limit, you don’t need to pay. If you hit a limit once a month, a workaround (waiting for the reset, or using another free tool for that task) is usually cheaper than upgrading. If you hit limits most days and the tool saves you real time, a paid plan is likely worth it.

Free alternatives

If QuillBot’s free plan doesn’t fit, Grammarly and Jenni AI also have free options worth comparing. Our QuillBot review covers who it suits, its pros and cons and how to get started.

How to try QuillBot without wasting money

Start on the free plan with a real task you do every week, not a toy example. Keep notes on where you hit a limit and how much time the tool saved you. If you decide to pay, choose monthly billing first, set a calendar reminder a few days before renewal, and only switch to annual once you’re sure. Prices for overseas software are often listed in US dollars or euros, so your card statement in Australian dollars will vary with the exchange rate, and your bank may add a foreign transaction fee. Overseas digital services sold to Australian consumers are generally subject to 10% GST, which may be added at checkout. If you subscribe through Apple’s App Store or Google Play, the price can differ from the website price.

Privacy and sensible use

Before you paste work or study material into any AI tool, check what your organisation or course allows, avoid sharing personal or confidential information you don’t need to, and review the provider’s data settings. Free plans don’t always include the same data controls as business plans. Always check AI output before you rely on it.

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