Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | Paragraph Rewriter | QuillBot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no limits | Freemium ($9.95/mo for full) |
| Word limit (free) | No limit | 125 words |
| Signup required | No | Yes (for saving) |
| Rewrite modes | Standard rewrite | 8 modes (2 free, 6 paid) |
| AI model | Llama 3.3 70B | Proprietary |
| Freeze words | No | Yes (Premium) |
| Grammar check | Separate tool (free) | Built-in |
QuillBot dominates the paraphrasing tool market by name recognition alone. It has millions of users and strong integrations with Word and Chrome. But its free tier has gotten increasingly restrictive — the 125-word limit is the most significant constraint for anyone trying to rewrite paragraphs without paying.
The Word Limit Reality
A typical paragraph runs 150 to 300 words. QuillBot's 125-word free limit means you cannot even rewrite a single full paragraph without it being truncated. You either split your text into fragments or pay $9.95 per month. Txtory accepts paragraphs of any length — paste the whole thing, get the whole thing back rewritten.
Modes vs Model Size
QuillBot compensates for its smaller model with specialized modes — each trained for a specific rewriting style. Txtory relies on the raw capability of a 70-billion-parameter model to produce contextually appropriate rewrites without needing mode selection. The result is fewer options but consistently natural output.
The Bottom Line
QuillBot is a feature-rich tool behind a paywall. Txtory is a capable rewriter with no paywall. For paragraph-level rewriting specifically, the word limit makes QuillBot's free tier nearly unusable — Txtory is the practical free alternative.