DeepL
by DeepL
AI translation for text, documents and live voice
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
DeepL covers text and file translation, DeepL Voice for live conversations, DeepL Write for editing and an API for developers. Paid plans are priced per user and the pricing page states that Pro content is never used to train its models. It is a translation and polishing tool rather than a localisation workflow system, and the free tier is tight at 50,000 characters, one file and 5 MB a month.
Our verdict
A strong pick for fast, polished translation with clear per-user pricing. Teams running structured localisation at scale will outgrow it and want a translation management platform.
Best for
Individuals and teams that need accurate everyday translation of documents, email and meetings.
Avoid if
You need translation memory, review workflows and CMS connectors for a large localisation programme.
Pros
- Free plan plus a 30 day trial on Individual and Team
- Public per-user pricing
- ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II stated on the pricing page
Cons
- Pricing is shown in EUR, so USD cost varies
- File translation counts are capped on every plan
- Not a translation management system for large localisation programmes
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Does DeepL have a free plan?
Yes. The free version allows 50,000 characters, one file translation and 5 MB files a month. Individual and Team plans also offer a free 30 day trial.
How much does DeepL cost?
Individual is EUR 7.49 a month billed annually. Team is EUR 24.99 and Business EUR 49.99 per user a month billed annually. Enterprise pricing is custom.
Does DeepL train on my content?
The pricing page states that content from Pro subscribers is never used to train DeepL's AI models.