Does Scribbr uses Turnitin AI detection? The short answer is NO. But they use another popular AI detector which we will discuss in this blog. There is also the angle of plagiarism detection which we would be touching upon.
Why Scribbr doesn’t uses Turnitin for AI detection?
The simple answer is that Scribbr is officially partnered with Turnitin only for their plagiarism detection. I have personally checked their website on Archive.org and found mentions of Turnitin’s technology being used for detecting plagiarism. However, when it comes to detecting AI-generated content, they’re using something else. In fact, as of right now, their free version seems to rely on Quillbot’s AI detection tool.
Scribbr is known for:
• Proofreading and editing services for academic students.
• A plagiarism checker that uses Turnitin’s databases of web pages, publications, etc.
• A separate AI detection tool that (from what I have experienced) is powered by Quillbot, not Turnitin.
I tested their free AI detection and found clear indicators that it is Quillbot’s AI detector. The interface and the results match Quillbot’s style. Also, if you paste your text, the results look suspiciously like what Quillbot would say regarding probability or likelihood of something being AI-generated or not. Now, I haven’t tested their paid version, so I can’t guarantee what they do there. But for the free version, it’s not Turnitin that is fueling their AI detection.
Which AI detection tool is made to do the job more accurately?
There are many AI content detection tools out there that are made solely for the purpose of bypassing or detecting AI writing. Some popular ones you might have heard about are GPTZero, Originality.ai, or even Turnitin. They usually rely on their own proprietary system or advanced LLM-based technology geared toward identifying AI patterns.
Scribbr’s free AI detection, from what I’ve seen, is powered by Quillbot. A fun fact is they even offer an AI humanizer (just like Deceptioner) on their platform which again is powered by none other than Quillbot. Seems like Quillbot had struck quite a deal with the Scribbr team.
Why is it easy for Turnitin to detect Quillbot’s paraphrases?
Turnitin has a sophisticated algorithm, which likely includes advanced machine learning techniques and stylometric analysis. Quillbot (and any tool not specifically designed to bypass AI detection) often gives text that is consistent, uses perfect grammar, and might show typical AI patterns. Turnitin’s detection can pick that up fairly easily. If Scribbr’s free AI detection is also Quillbot-based, then it’s natural they’re not using Turnitin for AI detection themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Does Scribbr uses Turnitin for AI detection?
No, Scribbr uses Turnitin for plagiarism detection only. Currently, it relies on Quillbot’s AI detection engine for the free version, so it is not powered by Turnitin for AI detection.
Q2. Is Scribbr’s plagiarism checker reliable?
Yes, Scribbr’s plagiarism checker is reliable precisely because it uses Turnitin’s technology. They test your work against a massive database of webpages and academic journals, so you can rely on accurate plagiarism reports.
Q3. Can Turnitin detect Quillbot?
Yes, Turnitin can easily detect paraphrased text by Quillbot because Quillbot does not actively focus on bypassing AI detectors. If you paraphrase text using Quillbot, Turnitin is likely to flag it as AI-generated.
Q4. Is using Scribbr’s AI detector free?
Scribbr’s free AI detection tool is, well, free. You just go to their website, paste your text, and it shows a probability of whether the content was generated by AI or not. But remember, it isn’t from Turnitin.
Q5. Which detection tool is best to bypass Turnitin?
If your sole intention is to bypass Turnitin’s AI detection (which I personally don’t recommend for academic integrity reasons), you’d have to look for a dedicated AI text humanizer like Deceptioner.
The Bottom Line
Scribbr is a great platform for checking plagiarism because they partner with Turnitin for that. However, when it comes to detecting AI-generated text, they use Quillbot’s AI detector. If you want to see how your text fares under Turnitin’s AI detection, you’d probably need direct access to Turnitin or any official Turnitin-supported platform. All in all, Scribbr doesn’t rely on Turnitin for AI detection—so no, it won’t do the same job there.
