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Head to head · 2026

QuillBot vs Smodin

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

QuillBot

Started as a paraphraser, grew into a full writing suite

4.5$10/mo

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Smodin

A grab-bag of writing utilities rather than one flagship feature

4.2$10/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Tie

    Both start at from $10/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    QuillBot

    4.5 against 4.2

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Writing tools

Side by side

Compared onQuillBotSmodin
Our rating4.5Better4.2
Starts at$10/mo$10/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryWritingWriting
Plans
  • FreeFree
  • Premium$10/mo
From $10/mo
Key features
  • Multi-mode sentence and paragraph paraphrasing
  • Grammar and clarity checking
  • Text summarizer for long source material
  • Citation generator (APA, MLA, and others)
  • Plagiarism checker on paid tiers
  • Multi-mode paraphrasing tool
  • AI content detector
  • Plagiarism checker
  • Translation across 100+ languages
  • Essay and article writing tools
Pros
  • Paraphrasing engine is genuinely strong and the tool's original focus
  • Free tier covers real, ongoing use, not just a trial
  • Citation and plagiarism tools fit academic workflows well
  • Covers many unrelated writing tasks in one account
  • low-cost relative to single-purpose competitors
  • Free tier covers light use across most tools
Cons
  • Heavy student association raises academic-integrity questions
  • Free tier word limits push serious use to Premium
  • Broader feature set feels secondary to the core paraphraser
  • No single feature matches dedicated specialist tools
  • Interface feels like a toolbox rather than one cohesive workspace
  • Depth in any one area trails focused competitors
CompanyLearneo, Inc., founded 2017Smodin LLC, founded 2017

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is QuillBot better than Smodin?

In our reviews QuillBot scores 4.5 and Smodin scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. QuillBot: Started as a paraphraser, grew into a full writing suite. Smodin: A grab-bag of writing utilities rather than one flagship feature.

Which is cheaper, QuillBot or Smodin?

Both start at the same price (from $10/mo).

Do QuillBot and Smodin have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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