Last verified: February 2026

How to Cancel Your
QuillBot Subscription

Done paraphrasing and ready to write in your own words again? Here's how to cancel QuillBot Premium in about 3 minutes -- no rewording needed.

Quick Overview

Monthly Cost

$9.95/mo

Difficulty

Easy

Time

~3 minutes

Refund

Contact support

Cancel QuillBot via Website

1

Log in to your QuillBot account

Head over to quillbot.com and sign in. If you signed up with Google, use that same Google account to log in.

2

Click your profile icon and go to Account Settings

Once logged in, click on your profile icon in the top-right corner and select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

3

Navigate to Subscription or Billing

Find the Subscription or Billing tab in your account settings. This is where QuillBot keeps your plan details and payment info.

4

Click Cancel Subscription and confirm

Hit Cancel Subscription and confirm. QuillBot may offer you a discounted rate to stay -- feel free to take the deal or keep walking. Your call, no paraphrasing required.

Heads up: QuillBot may offer a discounted rate to retain your subscription. If you are canceling because of price, it might be worth hearing what they offer before confirming.

What Happens After You Cancel QuillBot?

Free version remains available

You can still use QuillBot's free tier with limited paraphrasing modes and a 125-word input limit. It is not as powerful, but it gets the basic job done.

Premium features disappear

Unlimited paraphrasing, advanced modes (Formal, Shorten, Expand), plagiarism checker, and the tone detector all go away once your billing period ends.

Browser extension goes back to basics

The QuillBot browser extension will revert to free-tier functionality. You can still use grammar checking, but the advanced features will be limited.

Alternatives to QuillBot

Need a different way to polish your writing? Check out these alternatives:

Grammarly

Full grammar, spelling, and tone checking with AI rewriting suggestions. The most well-known writing assistant out there.

Free tier + premium from $12/mo

Wordtune

AI-powered rewriting tool that helps you say what you mean. Offers sentence-level rewrites with multiple tone options.

Free tier + premium from $9.99/mo

Hemingway Editor

Focuses on readability and clarity. Highlights complex sentences, passive voice, and hard-to-read passages.

Free web version available

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still use QuillBot for free after canceling?

Yes! The free version of QuillBot is always available with limited paraphrasing modes and a 125-word input limit. It covers the basics but you will miss those advanced modes.

Will QuillBot try to offer me a discount?

Yes, QuillBot may offer a discounted rate when you attempt to cancel. If price is your main concern, it might be worth considering their retention offer before finalizing.

Does QuillBot offer refunds?

Refund policies vary. Generally, your premium access continues until the end of your billing period. For specific refund requests, contact QuillBot's customer support directly.

What if I subscribed through the App Store?

If you subscribed through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you will need to cancel through your device settings instead. Go to Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions on iPhone, or Google Play > Payments & subscriptions on Android.

What features do I lose with the free version?

Free users lose access to unlimited paraphrasing, advanced writing modes (Formal, Shorten, Expand, Creative), the plagiarism checker, tone detection, and the extended word limit. The basic Standard and Fluency modes remain available.

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