Polish vs QuillBot

Polish is a desktop writing utility that transforms selected text inside other applications. Select text and press Ctrl+Space to apply Fix, Rewrite, Translate or TLDR without opening a chatbot or changing tabs. The maker says it works in apps supporting text selection, including Chrome, Safari, Mail, Messages, Notion, Slack, VS Code and Terminal. Translation works to and from more than 50 languages. The overall platform listing includes Linux, macOS and Windows; the listed plans name Mac and Windows. The Free plan costs nothing and allows 20 transformations monthly without a card or account. Unlimited costs $6 a month, billed monthly, while Unlimited annual costs $48 a year, billed annually. Paid plans add unlimited transformations, local mode, bring-your-own API keys and use on up to two devices.

QuillBot is a set of AI tools for writing, communication, design, coding, and collaboration across platforms and formats. Its writing tools include paraphrasing, grammar and plagiarism checking, AI detection and humanizing, summarizing, and citation generation. The Free plan allows paraphrasing up to 100 words in two modes, with basic grammar and summaries plus limited access to humanizing and the AI Detector. The Premium comparison lists paraphrasing in 23 languages and translation into more than 40 languages. QuillBot offers desktop and mobile apps for macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS, alongside Chrome, Edge, and Safari extensions. Its desktop app can appear as a widget in apps including Slack, Notes, and Messages; Premium also lists a Word add-in. QuillBot says one subscription works across its apps and platforms, with Premium usable on up to 10 devices at a time. Team plans add writer-management dashboards and centralized billing, while Team Plan benefits include priority assistance and account-management support. The maker says QuillBot began in 2017 as a paraphrasing tool for English-language learners. The Free plan is available; no Premium price is listed here.