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MachineTranslation.comMost similar to DeepL in what it does, its category and its price.
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Google TranslateHas a free plan, rated 4.6 out of 5.
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SYSTRANRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 4.5 for DeepL.
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At a glance
Green means better than DeepL, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DeepLBaseline | 4.5 | $8.74/mo | Yes | Beats Google Translate in blind tests for European languages, founded in Germany in 2017 | |
| MachineTranslation.com | 3.9−0.6 | $1.5/mo$7.24 less | Yes | Runs 22 translation models and picks the one they mostly agree on. | vs DeepL |
| Google Translate | 4.6+0.1 | Free | Yes | Gemini-powered translation and live speech interpretation across more than 100 languages | vs DeepL |
 What’s up AI | 3.4−1.1 | Free | Yes | Long voice message you don't have time for? AI transcribes, translates, and summarizes it right inside WhatsApp and similar apps - supports English, German, Chinese, and more. | vs DeepL |
 Pairaphrase | 3.8−0.7 | Not listed | No | Translates the document, not the text — formatting, glossary and review intact. | vs DeepL |
| SYSTRAN | 4.0−0.5 | $18.99/mo$10.25 more | No | Fifty years of machine translation, with on-premise and custom model training. | vs DeepL |
 Resoomer | 3.8−0.7 | Free | Yes | Free summariser, paraphraser and translator with no account and no character limit. | vs DeepL |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches DeepL.
MachineTranslation.com
3.9$1.5/mo
vs DeepL$7.24 less−0.6
Runs 22 translation models and picks the one they mostly agree on.
- 22 AI translation models compared with a consensus algorithm
- Per-translation quality scoring
- 270+ languages with document formatting preserved
Built by Tomedes, an established translation company, not a new wrapper
'90% error reduction' is a vendor claim with no published methodology
Google Translate
4.6Free
vs DeepL+0.1
Gemini-powered translation and live speech interpretation across more than 100 languages.
- Gemini-powered text translation that captures idioms and context, not literal word substitution
- Gemini 3.5 Live Translate for near real-time speech-to-speech interpretation in 70+ languages
- Camera translation that overlays translated text on real-world signs and documents
Completely free for personal use with no query limits
Live Translate through headphones launched as a limited regional beta, not a global day-one feature
What’s up AI
3.4Free
vs DeepL−1.1
Long voice message you don't have time for? AI transcribes, translates, and summarizes it right inside WhatsApp and similar apps - supports English, German, Chinese, and more.
- Voice message transcription, translation, and summarization
- Works directly inside WhatsApp and similar messaging apps
- Supports 10+ languages including English, German, Chinese, Japanese
Summarization saves real time on long voice messages, not just transcription
iPhone-only - no Android version available
Pairaphrase
3.8Not listed
vs DeepL−0.7
Translates the document, not the text — formatting, glossary and review intact.
- 30+ file types with formatting preserved automatically
- 160+ languages across multiple translation engines
- Translation memory and glossary terminology control
Solves document translation, not sentence translation
Fluent machine errors are harder to spot than clumsy ones
SYSTRAN
4.0$18.99/mo
vs DeepL$10.25 more−0.5
Fifty years of machine translation, with on-premise and custom model training.
- 55 languages across 30+ file formats
- Translate Server and Private Cloud for on-premise deployment
- Model Studio for training custom translation models
On-premise and private cloud for data that cannot leave the building
No pricing figures on any of the three tiers
Resoomer
3.8Free
vs DeepL−0.7
Free summariser, paraphraser and translator with no account and no character limit.
- Summarising with no character limit
- Paraphraser, synonymiser and rewriter
- Translation across 66 languages
No account required and no character limit
No company detail or stated business model
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is DeepL free?
DeepL has a free plan, and paid plans start from $8.74/mo.
What is the best free alternative to DeepL?
Google Translate is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.6 out of 5). Other free options: MachineTranslation.com, Resoomer, What’s up AI.
What is the cheapest alternative to DeepL?
Among paid plans, MachineTranslation.com has the lowest starting price (from $1.5/mo). If you need it free, start with Google Translate.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.