Top Alternatives QuillBot

 

1. Wordtune

   • Uses AI to understand context and offer different rewriting options (not just synonym swaps). fastwordcount.com+1

   • Supports tone changes: e.g., you can make something more casual or more formal. Merlio+1

   • Very useful if you’re writing blog posts, content marketing, emails — where style matters more than just “different words”.

2. Scribbr Paraphrasing Tool

   • Specialised more for academic / student writing: formal rewriting, aimed at clarity, correct tone for papers. fastwordcount.com+1

   • Good if you are in a student context (which you are, you mentioned earlier doing CBSE etc) and need correctness plus rewriting.

3. Paraphraser.io

   • A simpler but effective tool: free, supports multiple languages, allows larger input lengths for free than some other tools. Rigorous Themes+1

   • Useful if you’re doing quick rewrites and don’t need tons of extras.

4. Grammarly (with rephrase/paraphrase features)

   • Not purely a “paraphrasing” tool, but it offers rephrasing/sentence-suggestions + tone/style enhancements. Tech Business Trends+1

   • Good if you want both rewriting and polishing (grammar/errors/style) in one.

5. Rewording.io / SEOToolsCentre Paraphraser

• Free, simpler tools but allow large amounts of text and some language flexibility. rewording.io

• Might not have as many advanced tone modes or deep understanding of context, but good for more volume or simpler needs.

 Good Free Tools

• Smodin AI Paraphrasing Tool: Free tool, allows different rewriting “strengths” (1-4) and supports uploads (.doc/.pdf) of text. Smodin

• Scribbr Paraphrasing Tool: Totally free, no login needed, with Standard/Fluency modes — good for academic writing. Scribbr

• Semrush Paraphrasing Tool: Free mode includes 5 rewriting modes (Paraphrase, Improve, Formal, Simplify, Casual). Semrush

• Paraphraser.io: Free paraphrasing for sentences/paragraphs, supports many languages and tone options. Paraphraser.io

• Paperpal AI Paraphraser: Designed for academic writing, supports 50+ languages, tone adjustments. Paperpal

#	Tool	What it offers	Free-tier / no-sign-up details	Why it’s good for researchers
1	Scribbr Paraphrasing Tool	Rewrites sentences/paragraphs, two modes: “Standard” & “Fluency”. Supports multi-language, upload docs. (Scribbr)	100% free, no login required. Up to ~125 words per input. (Scribbr)	Good for academic tone and doing quick rewrites of complex research text.
2	Paperpal Paraphrasing Tool	Specifically marketed to students & researchers: tone adjustments, multilingual support, built for academic writing. (Paperpal)	Free version available; integrates with MS Word, Google Docs, Overleaf. (Paperpal)	Very suitable for research manuscripts: preserves context, citations, formal tone.
3	Paraphraser.io	AI-based paraphraser, supports “Academic Writing” mode, 20+ languages. (Paraphraser.io)	Free online usage; input limits may apply.	Good for multilingual research work, or translations of academic text.
4	EaseMate AI Paraphraser	No sign-up needed, advertises “5,000 words” input, choice of style/tone. (EaseMate)	Free, unlimited daily usage claimed.	Useful when you have a large chunk of research text and want minimal friction.
5	Semrush AI Paraphrasing Tool	Rewording tool from a major company; supports multiple paraphrase modes: simplify, rewrite, improve. (Semrush)	Free tier: up to “three times per day” in some modes. (Semrush)	Good for refining clarity in your research writing, improving readability of dense text.