DeepL
Grammarly Business
| Feature | DeepL | Grammarly Business |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $8.74/mo | From $15/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | translators, international-businesses, writers, academics, legal-teams | enterprise, marketing-teams, content-creators, agencies |
| Founded | 2017 | 2009 |
| Translation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Document Translation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Glossary | ✓ | ✗ |
| Write Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Extension | ✓ | ✗ |
| Desktop App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Grammar Check | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tone Detection | ✗ | ✓ |
| Style Guides | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plagiarism Detection | ✗ | ✓ |
| Brand Tones | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ DeepL Pros
- Superior translation quality for European languages
- Document translation preserving formatting
- Glossary for consistent terminology
- Write feature for AI writing assistance
✗ DeepL Cons
- Fewer languages than Google Translate (33 vs 130+)
- Free tier limited to 1,500 characters
- Less accurate for Asian languages
✓ Grammarly Business Pros
- Real-time writing suggestions
- Team style guides
- Analytics dashboard
- Works across apps
✗ Grammarly Business Cons
- Expensive for large teams
- Occasional false positives
- Limited offline support
The Verdict
DeepL is built for translators and international businesses, with a focus on translation and document-translation. Grammarly Business targets enterprise and marketing teams and leads with grammar-check and tone-detection.
On pricing, DeepL is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8.74/mo compared to $15/mo for Grammarly Business. That $6.26/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
DeepL has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Grammarly Business requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, DeepL offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Grammarly Business takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.