DeepL: what it does, who it is for and alternatives
Updated · By Robert Breen
AI translation for text and whole files that keeps a document's original formatting, images and fonts, plus DeepL Write to polish your wording. Glossaries keep key terms consistent.
Official site: deepl.com
What DeepL does
DeepL translates typed text and uploaded PDF, Word and PowerPoint files across 100+ languages, and DeepL Voice translates live conversations in meetings or in person. You can use it on the web, in desktop and mobile apps, in Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and inside Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Workspace. Teams can set glossaries and tone rules so terms stay consistent.
Who DeepL is for
- Customer service agents
- Marketing coordinators
- Legal assistants
- Sales reps
Key features
- Document translation that keeps the original layout
- Custom glossaries, rules and tone control
- DeepL Write for style and tone edits
- DeepL Voice for real-time meeting translation
- Add-ins for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, plus an API
Privacy and data
DeepL says it holds SOC 2 Type II, follows GDPR, and that enterprise texts are never stored or used for model training without consent. Source: DeepL’s own page. Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings.
Learn DeepL free on Stepthrough
- Free lesson: DeepL: Translate a Client Document and Keep Its Formatting (5 min)
- Guide: Grammarly alternatives
- Guide: DeepL Document Translation: 7 Mistakes to Avoid
- Guide: DeepL Document Translation FAQ: Formatting, Tone, Write
- Glossary: DeepL
Alternatives to DeepL
Other AI writing tools in the directory.
- Grammarly Free plan Checks grammar, tone and clarity everywhere you write, and drafts or rewrites text with AI. Works in email, docs and the browser.
- Jasper Free trial An AI writing platform for marketing teams that keeps every draft on brand. Campaign, blog and ad copy with brand voice controls.
- Copy.ai Free plan AI writing and workflows for sales and marketing copy, from emails to product pages. Run the same content process across many items.
- Writesonic Free trial AI writing and SEO tools for blog posts and landing pages, plus tracking of how AI search mentions your brand.
- Wordtune Free plan Suggests rewrites to make sentences shorter, clearer or more formal. Good for polishing emails and reports.
- Writer Free trial An enterprise AI platform where teams use WRITER Agent, Playbooks and saved brand voices to research and draft on-brand work, and build their own AI agents in AI Studio.
Frequently asked questions
- What is DeepL?
- AI translation for text and whole files that keeps a document's original formatting, images and fonts, plus DeepL Write to polish your wording. Glossaries keep key terms consistent. DeepL translates typed text and uploaded PDF, Word and PowerPoint files across 100+ languages, and DeepL Voice translates live conversations in meetings or in person. You can use it on the web, in desktop and mobile apps, in Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and inside Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Workspace. Teams can set glossaries and tone rules so terms stay consistent.
- Who is DeepL for?
- DeepL fits customer service agents, marketing coordinators, legal assistants and sales reps, and other office teams with the same job to do.
- Is DeepL free?
- DeepL has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit.
- What are some alternatives to DeepL?
- Other AI writing tools include Grammarly, Jasper, Copy.ai, Writesonic and Wordtune.
- Is DeepL safe for work data?
- DeepL says it holds SOC 2 Type II, follows GDPR, and that enterprise texts are never stored or used for model training without consent. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data.
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