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Translation comparison

DeepL vs Microsoft Translator

Our pick: DeepL scores 9.2/10 against 7.8/10 for Microsoft Translator. Here's how they differ and which one fits your needs.

DeepL

High-quality AI translation for text and documents

9.2/10Free planOur pick
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Microsoft Translator

Free translation app with multi-device conversation mode

7.8/10Free
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At a glance

DeepLMicrosoft Translator
Our score9.2/107.8/10
Best forBusinesses, Translators, ProfessionalsMicrosoft users, Travellers
TypeText & documentsText & documents
PricingFree planFree
Starting priceFreeFree
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, APIWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, API
Launched20172007

Key features

DeepL

  • Text translation
  • Document translation
  • Glossaries
  • DeepL Write
  • Voice translation
  • API

Microsoft Translator

  • Text and speech translation
  • Multi-device conversations
  • Image translation
  • Offline packs
  • Azure API

DeepL: pros and cons

Pros

  • Very natural translations
  • Keeps document formatting
  • Strong data security on Pro

Cons

  • Fewer languages than Google Translate
  • Free version has limits

Microsoft Translator: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free and integrated in Microsoft apps
  • Group conversation feature
  • Enterprise API via Azure

Cons

  • App less polished than Google's
  • Fewer languages than Google

Verdict: DeepL or Microsoft Translator?

Choose DeepL if you're businesses or translators or professionals and value very natural translations.

Choose Microsoft Translator if you're microsoft users or travellers and value free and integrated in Microsoft apps.

Overall we rate DeepL slightly higher. Both are worth trying, and at least one has a free plan or trial. See all Translation tools for more options.

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