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DeepL vs Microsoft Translator
DeepL scores higher overall (8.6 vs 8.1), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose DeepL if…
Professionals and students who want natural-sounding translations, especially between European languages
8.6/10★★★★★Full review →Choose Microsoft Translator if…
Microsoft 365 users who want a free translator that matches what they use at work
8.1/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| DeepL | Microsoft Translator | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 | #4 of 10 |
| Price | Freemium · from €7.49/month | Free |
| Free version | 50,000 characters a month and 1 file translation | All app features are free |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, API | iOS, Android, Web, API |
| Made by | DeepL SE | Microsoft |
| Translation quality | 9 | 7.5 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 8.5 |
| Features | 7.5 | 6 |
| Value for money | 8 | 10 |
| Platforms | 10 | 9 |
DeepL: what the AI does
- Context-aware neural translation in 100+ languages
- Camera and photo translation
- File translation that keeps formatting
- Formal or informal tone
- Glossaries
- DeepL Write writing suggestions
- Most accurate in Which?'s tests with colloquial language
- Highly rated apps on every platform
- Paid plans don't train on your text
- No offline mode
- Free plan has tight character and file limits
- Weaker than Google and Microsoft on idioms in some tests
Microsoft Translator: what the AI does
- Text translation in 100+ languages
- Real-time speech translation
- Image translation
- Conversation mode with language auto-detection
- Free, with no ads or subscriptions
- Very well rated on iPhone
- Same engine as Microsoft 365 translation
- Multi-device conversation feature has been retired
- Struggled with menu photos in Which?'s tests
- Few reasons to pick it over Google for travel