Alternatives
The best QuillBot alternatives for non-native English writers
By ESL Humanizer editorial team · Prices and limits checked September 2026
Short answer
The best QuillBot alternative depends on why you're switching. If you wrote the text yourself and want it to sound natural without changing your meaning, ESL Humanizer is built for that. Wordtune is a good fit if you like hand-picking the wording of each sentence; LanguageTool is a good fit if you write in German, Spanish, French or other languages as well as English.
Why people look for a QuillBot alternative
- The 125-word free limit is too small for a real paragraph
- Paraphrased text can sound more “AI-like”, not less
- Students want to see that the meaning of their argument stayed the same
QuillBot and its alternatives compared
Details come from each tool’s own website in September 2026 and can change. ESL Humanizer is our product, so its row sticks to verifiable facts.
| Tool | Built for | Free option | Paid from |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESL Humanizer | Polishing English you wrote yourself | 1 rewrite a day (2 when signed in), up to 1,500 characters (~250 words) each | $24.95/month or $89 for 4 months |
| Wordtune | Rewriting sentences for clarity, tone and length | 10 rewrites and AI suggestions a day | Advanced $6.99/month ($4.89 billed yearly); Unlimited $9.99/month ($6.99 billed yearly) |
| LanguageTool | Grammar and style checking in 30+ languages | Up to 2,000 characters per check, 3 paraphrases a day | Premium — see its pricing page (shown at checkout) |
| Grammarly | Correcting grammar and tone as you write; its humanizer rewrites AI-generated text | Grammar and spelling checks, 100 AI prompts a month, basic free humanizer | Pro from $12/month |
| DeepL Write | Refining text for clarity and tone, alongside DeepL's translator | Free version on the web with limits | Write Pro add-on from €6.99/user/month billed yearly, on a paid DeepL plan |
| QuillBot (for reference) | General paraphrasing, grammar and summarizing | Paraphraser up to 125 words per run | $19.95/month or $8.33/month billed yearly |
The alternatives, one by one
1. ESL Humanizer — for English you wrote yourself
ESL Humanizer rewrites a non-native writer’s own paragraph so it reads naturally, then shows every change word by word with a meaning score and an AI-detection estimate. It doesn’t generate content and never promises to beat detectors.
- ESL Humanizer keeps your level of English — it fixes what sounds non-native instead of swapping in rarer synonyms.
- A meaning score on every rewrite warns you if anything drifted.
- A free rewrite takes up to about 250 words, double QuillBot's free paraphraser limit.
2. Wordtune — rewriting sentences for clarity, tone and length
An AI rewriting assistant that suggests alternative versions of sentences, from AI21 Labs.
- Choose it if you like hand-picking the wording of each sentence
- Watch out for: sentence-by-sentence work can leave a paragraph that doesn't flow
- Free option: 10 rewrites and AI suggestions a day
3. LanguageTool — grammar and style checking in 30+ languages
A multilingual grammar, style and spelling checker with an AI paraphraser.
- Choose it if you write in German, Spanish, French or other languages as well as English
- Watch out for: error correction won't fix sentences that are grammatical but sound translated
- Free option: Up to 2,000 characters per check, 3 paraphrases a day
4. Grammarly — correcting grammar and tone as you write; its humanizer rewrites AI-generated text
A grammar and writing assistant that also offers a free AI humanizer for rewriting AI-generated drafts.
- Choose it if you want real-time grammar help in email, Docs and every browser field
- Watch out for: its humanizer is designed for AI-generated text, not for a non-native writer's own draft
- Free option: Grammar and spelling checks, 100 AI prompts a month, basic free humanizer
5. DeepL Write — refining text for clarity and tone, alongside DeepL's translator
DeepL's writing assistant, which suggests clearer wording and corrections, from the company behind DeepL Translator.
- Choose it if you translate from your first language and then polish in English
- Watch out for: its Pro features need a paid DeepL subscription
- Free option: Free version on the web with limits
When sticking with QuillBot makes sense
- You need a summarizer, citation tool and paraphraser in one subscription
- You like choosing between many rewrite styles
Wrote it yourself? Make it sound natural.
Paste a paragraph. ESL Humanizer fixes non-native phrasing, keeps your meaning and highlights every change — free for up to ~250 words.
Quick answers
Is QuillBot good for non-native English speakers?
It's useful for rephrasing and checking grammar. The main risk is that its stronger modes replace your words with less common ones, so the result may not sound like you. Compare the output with your original before submitting.
Is there a free QuillBot alternative?
Several tools have free tiers: LanguageTool checks up to 2,000 characters for free, Wordtune gives 10 free rewrites a day, and ESL Humanizer rewrites up to about 250 words of your own writing for free.