Published on
2 February 2024
by
Koen Driessen.
Revised on
10 July 2024.
Paraphrasing means rewording something – expressing the same idea in different words. Paraphrasing tools (or paraphrasers) are AI-powered online tools that can automatically rewrite your text for you. Students often use them to improve their writing and provide inspiration – making their text more formal, more fluent, or more concise.
But which online paraphrasers are really reliable at producing correct and readable English? To find out, we tested seven of the most popular free tools – and their premium versions when available.
We wrote three short sample texts to test their ability to improve text that was long-winded, grammatically incorrect, or disjointed. We ran these texts through all the different tools and assessed the fluency and accuracy of the output. We also took the user-friendliness of the tools into consideration.
The results show that the premium versions of Wordtune and QuillBot are the best tools out there, each excelling in different ways. If you’re looking for a free tool, Paraphrase Tool and QuillBot are the strongest options.
DisclaimerScribbr is affiliated with QuillBot through our parent company, Learneo. However, we took care to compare all tools fairly, without giving QuillBot any advantages.
A good research paper demonstrates your academic writing skills and knowledge of your chosen topic.
Your research paper should be based on in-depth independent research. However, generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be effectively used throughout the research process to:
NoteUniversities and other institutions are still developing their stances on how AI writing tools may be used. Always follow your institution’s guidelines over any suggestions you read online. Check out our guide to current university policies on AI writing for more information.
A good conclusion is a key part of any essay or dissertation. It summarises your main arguments and highlights the implications of your research.
Your conclusion should accurately reflect your own research and findings. However, AI tools like ChatGPT can be be used during the writing process to:
Develop an outline for your conclusion
Summarise text
Paraphrase text
Provide feedback
NoteUniversities and other institutions are still developing their stances on how ChatGPT and similar tools may be used. Always follow your institution’s guidelines over any suggestions you read online. Check out our guide to current university policies on AI writing for more information.
A good introduction is essential to any essay or dissertation. It sets up your argument and clearly indicates the scope and content of your writing.
Your introduction should be an authentic representation of your own ideas and research. However, generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be effectively used during the writing process to:
NoteUniversities and other institutions are still developing their stances on how ChatGPT and similar tools may be used. Always follow your institution’s guidelines over any suggestions you read online. Check out our guide to current university policies on AI writing for more information.
Passing off AI-generated text as your own work is widely considered plagiarism. However, when used correctly, generative AI tools like ChatGPT can legitimately help guide your writing process.
These tools are especially helpful in the preparation and revision stages of your essay writing.
NoteUniversities and other institutions are still developing their stances on how AI writing tools may be used. Always follow your institution’s guidelines over any suggestions you read online. Check out our guide to current university policies on AI writing for more information.
