DeepL
AI translation and writing platform covering text, documents, voice and an API across more than 30 languages.
- Freemium
- Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome Extension, API
- WritingCustomer SupportAudio
- Free plan available
- No credit card
What is DeepL?
Key features
Text translation
Translates text between more than 30 languages with context-aware machine translation.
Document translation
Drag-and-drop translation of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF files that keeps original formatting.
DeepL Write
AI writing assistant that improves grammar, phrasing, tone and style in supported languages.
Voice translation
Real-time voice-to-voice and speech-to-text translation for meetings and conversations.
Glossaries and terminology
Custom glossaries and rules to enforce consistent wording across translations.
API and integrations
REST API plus integrations for tools such as browsers, Microsoft Office and Chrome.
Cross-platform apps
Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and browser-extension access to the translator.
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Translation quality is widely regarded as accurate and natural, especially for European language pairs.
- A genuinely usable free tier covers casual text translation and a limited number of documents.
- Document translation preserves the original layout, which saves manual reformatting.
- Apps and extensions are available across desktop, mobile and browser, so it fits into existing workflows.
- Glossaries and formality settings give paid users control over terminology and tone.
- Offers both a self-serve subscription and a developer API for programmatic use.
Limitations
- Language coverage is narrower than some competitors, with around 30-plus languages rather than 100-plus.
- Document API translation charges a minimum of 50,000 characters per file regardless of actual length.
- API Pro has no included free characters and no volume discounts, so heavy use can become costly.
- The most useful features, such as unlimited document translation and glossaries, sit behind paid plans.
Use cases
Professionals translating contracts, reports and presentations while keeping the original formatting intact.
Marketing and localisation teams translating web and product copy with consistent terminology via glossaries.
Non-native writers using DeepL Write to polish emails and documents in a second language.
Developers integrating translation into apps and workflows through the DeepL API.
Travellers and remote teams using voice translation for real-time multilingual conversations.
Support and customer service staff translating incoming messages quickly inside the browser.
Ready to try DeepL?
Pricing
Free
Free
Limited text translation, a small number of document translations per month and access to DeepL Write Basic.
Starter
Around 10.49 per month (billed monthly, cheaper annually)
More document translations per month, full-text translation and DeepL Write, for individual users.
Advanced
Around 34.49 per month (billed monthly, cheaper annually)
Higher document limits, glossaries with more entries and CAT-tool integration for power users.
Ultimate
Around 68.99 per month (billed monthly, cheaper annually)
Highest document allowance and maximum glossary capacity for heavy individual or small-team use.
API Free
Free up to 500,000 characters per month
Programmatic translation access with a monthly character cap, intended for development and light use.
API Pro
Around 5.49 per month base fee plus 25 per million characters
Unlimited-volume API translation with usage-based billing and no monthly character cap.
Enterprise / Teams
Contact for pricing
Team management, enterprise security and compliance, single sign-on and dedicated support.
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- Free plan available
- No credit card