The DeepL Write Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about DeepL Write in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
DeepL Write
The Insider’s Guide
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among writing tools, read from DeepL Write’s own pages.
Made by DeepL SE · checked Oct 6, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from DeepL Write’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on DeepL Write’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 32 of the 69 other writing tools we grade
DeepL Write is the writing assistant from the company behind DeepL Translator. It corrects spelling, grammar and punctuation, suggests alternative words and rephrased sentences, and adapts style and tone to the audience. A free version runs on the web. The paid Write Pro is sold as an add-on to DeepL's Individual and Team translation plans and is included in the Business and Enterprise plans.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about DeepL Write, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for writing help for people already on DeepL
DeepL Write, from the company behind DeepL Translator, fixes grammar, offers other ways to say a sentence and shifts the tone for the reader, and a free web version covers the basics.
- 2
Paid plans start at about $7.83 a month
As its pricing page puts it: €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
- 3
There is a free plan
DeepL Write can be used free on the web for corrections, rephrasing and word alternatives. Write Pro, including style rules, is not part of the free version, and the pricing page gives no free limits for Write.
- 4
It runs on 5 platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Corrections
Detects and corrects grammar, punctuation and spelling mistakes as you type, with a corrections-only mode and an option to show what changed.
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Rephrasing and alternatives
Click any word in the improved text to see alternatives or to rephrase the whole sentence, then choose the wording that fits.
- 7
Styles and tones
Writing styles include Business, Academic and Casual, and tones include Friendly, Enthusiastic and Diplomatic.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 32 of 69
That is against the other writing tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
Nothing DeepL Write does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
DeepL Write at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial of the Individual and Team plans; cancel anytime
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- DeepL SE, since 2017
- Category
- Writing Tools
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for writing help for people already on DeepL
DeepL Write, from the company behind DeepL Translator, fixes grammar, offers other ways to say a sentence and shifts the tone for the reader, and a free web version covers the basics. Write Pro isn't sold on its own, though: it's a €6.99 add-on on top of a €7.49 translation plan, it works in six languages, and the free version's limits aren't published.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Write Pro is a EUR 6.99 a month add-on, and it isn't sold on its own: you need an Individual plan at EUR 7.49 under it, so about EUR 14.50 a month for one writing tool against this category's $8.33 middle. Those are Germany's prices with VAT, and the page sets currency by billing country. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The free web version does the main job: corrections, rephrasing and alternatives for any word, no account tier needed. The pricing page publishes no limits for it, so we can't tell you where it stops. Style rules are Write Pro only. |
| Features | C | Corrections as you type, alternatives for any word, whole-sentence rephrasing, and styles like Business, Academic and Casual with tones from Friendly to Diplomatic. That job, covered, but it's a narrow one next to the rest of this category, and the listing's own note caps Write Pro at six languages. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but there's nothing to set up and nothing to learn: paste or type, then click any word in the improved text to see alternatives, with a corrections-only mode that shows what changed. |
| Platforms and integrations | A | A web editor, Windows and Mac apps, a Chrome extension and iPhone and Android apps, so every device type, and it works inside Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 as well. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who DeepL Write is for
- Fits if you already pay for DeepL Translator and want writing help in the same tool
- Works for checking emails and reports in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you only want the writing tool, since Write Pro needs a €7.49 translation plan underneath it
- Skip it if you write in a language outside the six Write Pro supports
- Not for you if you need single sign-on for a small team, as it's for 50 or more users
- Watch out: the free version's limits aren't published, and style rules are Write Pro only
- Watch out: the prices here are Germany's in euros with VAT, and the page sets currency by billing country
Good to know
Good for
- People who already use DeepL Translator and want writing help in the same tool
- Non-native speakers polishing emails and reports in a supported language
- Companies that want shared style rules applied to everyone's writing
Worth knowing
- Write Pro is not sold on its own on the pricing page: it is an add-on to Individual and Team and is included in Business and Enterprise.
- Write Pro supports six languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
- The prices recorded are DeepL's Germany list in euros with VAT included; the pricing page sets the currency by billing country.
- Single sign-on on the Team and Business plans is available for 50 or more users.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
~$7.83
A month to start. There is a free plan too
DeepL Write has a free plan. Paid plans start at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
Those are Germany's prices with VAT, and the page sets currency by billing country.
Free version
€0
DeepL Write on the web for corrections and rephrasing. Write Pro is not included.
Write Pro add-on
€6.99
per user / month, billed annually, VAT included (Germany)
Adds Write Pro to an Individual or Team plan, in the same tool used for translation. Not offered on its own on the pricing page.
Individual
€7.49
per month, billed annually, VAT included (Germany)
Translation plan for one user with 300,000 characters a month and no data training. Write Pro is an optional add-on.
Team
€24.99
per user / month, billed annually, VAT included (Germany)
1,000,000 characters per user a month, 5 shared style rule lists, team administration and SSO. Write Pro is an optional add-on.
Business
€49.99
per user / month, billed annually, VAT included (Germany)
Write Pro included, with unlimited characters under a fair usage policy, translation memory, 20 shared style rule lists and SCIM.
Enterprise
Custom
Write Pro included, with custom limits, unlimited shared style rule lists, bring your own key and a dedicated account team.
The free plan
DeepL Write can be used free on the web for corrections, rephrasing and word alternatives. Write Pro, including style rules, is not part of the free version, and the pricing page gives no free limits for Write.
Trying it first
30-day free trial of the Individual and Team plans; cancel anytime
Read from deepl.com on Oct 6, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Save 16% with annual billing
DeepL's pricing page advertises a 16% saving for annual billing on its plans. The Write Pro add-on is €6.99 a month billed annually against €8.99 billed monthly.
Stated on deepl.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
6
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, grammar & style.
That job, covered, but it's a narrow one next to the rest of this category, and the listing's own note caps Write Pro at six languages.
- Corrections
- Detects and corrects grammar, punctuation and spelling mistakes as you type, with a corrections-only mode and an option to show what changed.
- Rephrasing and alternatives
- Click any word in the improved text to see alternatives or to rephrase the whole sentence, then choose the wording that fits.
- Styles and tones
- Writing styles include Business, Academic and Casual, and tones include Friendly, Enthusiastic and Diplomatic.
- Style rules
- Write Pro applies a shared set of style and tone rules to every suggestion. Team plans get 5 shared style rule lists, Business 20 and Enterprise unlimited.
- Apps and integrations
- Besides the web editor, Write is in DeepL's Windows and Mac apps, its Chrome extension and its iOS and Android apps, and works inside Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
- Security and admin controls
- Paid plans exclude customer text from model training. Team and Business add administration and SSO, and Enterprise adds bring-your-own-key encryption.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
DeepL Write is made by DeepL SE, and has been around since 2017.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
32/69
Other writing tools it is graded above
DeepL Write's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 32 of the 69 other writing tools we grade, and level with 10.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (A, above 63 of 69) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at about $7.83 a month, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 18 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 2 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 70 writing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. DeepL Write’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 69
- BFree plan and trialAbove 48 of 69
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 69
- BEase of useAbove 32 of 69
- APlatforms and integrationsAbove 63 of 69
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 53 writing tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. DeepL Write is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Nothing DeepL Write does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
It costs $94 a year.
What you could not
- Grammar checking as you type, wherever you type.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: single sign-on.
What this rests on. DeepL Write’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune and ProWritingAid
The 5 tools DeepL Write is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Grammarly
Free plan · from $12/mo
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
- 2.8GPA
LanguageTool
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages.
- Only DeepL Write lists an Android app.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
QuillBot
Free plan · from $8.33/mo
AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
- 2.2GPA
Wordtune
Free plan · from $6.99/mo
AI rewriting, grammar and summarizing assistant for English.
- Only DeepL Write lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- 2.6GPA
ProWritingAid
Free plan · from $10/mo
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers.
- Only DeepL Write lists iOS and Android apps.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is DeepL Write free?
DeepL Write has a free plan. DeepL Write can be used free on the web for corrections, rephrasing and word alternatives.
How much does DeepL Write cost?
DeepL Write lists 6 plans. Free version: €0.
What platforms does DeepL Write work on?
DeepL Write is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
Does DeepL Write offer any discounts?
DeepL Write publicly lists the following: Save 16% with annual billing.
Does DeepL Write have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. DeepL Write is listed for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is DeepL Write open source?
DeepL Write is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does DeepL Write integrate with?
DeepL Write's listing names Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does DeepL Write have a free trial?
Yes. 30-day free trial of the Individual and Team plans; cancel anytime.
Who makes DeepL Write?
DeepL Write is made by DeepL SE. It dates from 2017.
What are the alternatives to DeepL Write?
The closest alternatives to DeepL Write in our directory are Grammarly, LanguageTool, QuillBot, Wordtune and ProWritingAid.
How does DeepL Write compare with other writing tools?
DeepL Write's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 32 of the 69 other writing tools we grade, and level with 10.
Is DeepL Write good value for money?
ToolGPA grades DeepL Write D for value for money. Its paid plans start at about $7.83 a month, against a middle price of $8 for the category: 18 of the 44 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of DeepL Write?
Nothing DeepL Write does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from DeepL Write’s own pages on Oct 6, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from DeepL's own pages on 6 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-02-20.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by DeepL SE. Prices change, so check deepl.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- DeepL Write, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/deepl-write
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what DeepL Write’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. DeepL Write is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by DeepL SE. Prices and plans change: check deepl.com before you buy.