Shadow AI · Tool risk profile

QuillBot.

by QuillBot · writing · Verified April 19, 2026

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Base risk

2.9/ 5

LowMediumHighCritical

QuillBot is most commonly seen in education and consultancy contexts; users paste large blocks of text including internal memos. Training-on-inputs is the default until an enterprise contract is in place.

Tier comparison

Same logo. Very different risks.

  • Free

    medium
    Trains on inputs
    Yes
    Retention
    unlimited days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

  • Paid · consumer

    medium
    Trains on inputs
    Yes
    Retention
    365 days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

  • Enterprise · team

    medium
    Trains on inputs
    No
    Retention
    30 days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

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FAQ

Questions teams ask about QuillBot.

Is QuillBot safe to use with company data?

Match the tier to the data type — consumer tiers are usually unsuitable for regulated data; enterprise tiers with SSO and no-training contracts are the minimum for most corporate use.

Does QuillBot offer SSO?

SSO support varies by tier — check the tier comparison above.

How does this tool appear in shadow AI audits?

QuillBot typically shows up via QUILLBOT *PREMIUM and quillbot.com traffic. Use a CASB to surface it if you suspect shadow use.

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