DeepL
Translation with a free character limit
DeepL is known for natural-sounding translation between major languages. The free tier caps characters per translation and blocks document translation on higher volumes.
Free tier
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Pricing
What it is
DeepL translates text and documents between major languages and is generally preferred when the output needs to read naturally rather than literally. The free tier caps how much you can translate at a time.
Key features
- Natural phrasing
Output tends to read like it was written in the target language.
- Document translation
Translate a whole file while keeping its formatting.
- Formality and glossary control
Steer register and terminology on paid plans.
Who it suits
- Business correspondence
Writing to customers and partners in their language.
- Reading foreign sources
Understanding material published in another language.
- Localising content
First-pass translation before human editing.
Categories
FAQ
Is DeepL free?
Yes with a per-translation character cap. The exact limit changes and is not verified here.
Can I use free DeepL translations commercially?
Not verified — check the current terms before using it in client work.
Alternatives compared
See all 8 DeepL alternatives →Same job, different terms. Unverified rows stay marked — we do not fill them in.
| Tool | Free tier | Card | Watermark | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepLthis tool | Yes | Not required | None | USD 8.74 |
| ChatGPT | Free plan with usage limits on advanced models | Not required | None | USD 20 |
| Claude | Free plan with daily usage caps | Not required | None | USD 20 |
| Grammarly | Yes | Not required | None | USD 12 |
| DeepTranslate | Yes | — | — | Not published |
| Lara Translate | — | Not required | — | Not published |
| Machine Translation | Yes | — | — | Not published |
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