DeepL Write

What it is

DeepL Write is the writing assistant from DeepL, the translation company. Paste or type text and it suggests improvements to "spelling, grammar, and punctuation", helps you "sound fluent, professional, and natural", and offers word and sentence alternatives when you click on any word. It has editing modes such as Corrections only and Styles, and Pro adds style rules and terms.

Who it's for

• Writers working in a second language, such as English or German, who want native-sounding sentences.
• Nonfiction and business writers polishing articles, pitches and newsletters.
• Authors preparing translated editions alongside DeepL Translator.

It is not a developmental or fiction-craft tool.

Key features in practice

• Improved results with "Show changes", so you see exactly what was edited.
• Corrections only mode, for when you want fixes without stylistic rewriting. This is useful for fiction, where voice matters.
• Styles and tones for choosing a register.
• Click-to-rephrase alternatives for a single word or a whole sentence.
• Customizations. Style rules and a terminology list (Pro), so it respects house style or invented words.
• Privacy. DeepL's Pro plans list "No data training".

Pricing (checked 14 October 2026)

DeepL Write has a free browser version. Write Pro is included in DeepL's paid Translator plans, or added on for $7.49 per user per month (annual).

Plan	Price (annual billing)	Notes
Free	$0	DeepL Write in the browser; 50,000 translation characters/month on DeepL Free
Individual	$8.74/month	Write Pro, 300,000 characters, 3 file translations, no data training
Team	$28.74/user/month	Write Pro, 1M characters/user, bulk file translation
Business	$57.49/user/month	Unlimited characters, shared style rules

The page says annual billing saves 16%, and paid plans start with a 30-day free trial.

Using it as a writer

1. Use "Corrections only" on fiction so your voice survives. Then accept rephrasings case by case.
2. Add your invented terms (character names, places) via terms or style rules on Pro, so they stop being "corrected".
3. Turn on "Show changes" and review every edit. Treat it like a copy-editor's markup.
4. Draft in your native language, then translate and polish with Write, if you're producing an English edition yourself. Have a native reader check the result.
5. Check privacy settings. Pro plans state no data training, which is a good reason to pay before pasting a manuscript.

Strengths

• Very natural phrasing, especially in European languages.
• A free tier you can use straight away.
• No-training guarantee on Pro.
• Pairs with DeepL Translator for multilingual authors.

Weaknesses

• No story-level feedback. Pacing, plot and character are out of scope.
• Pro bundled with translation plans, which you may not need.
• Can flatten voice if you accept every suggestion.

How it compares

• DeepL Write vs Grammarly. Grammarly is more widely integrated across apps and offers more tone and clarity checks. DeepL Write is excellent for natural phrasing.
• DeepL Write vs LanguageTool. LanguageTool supports many languages with a generous free tier and browser extensions.
• DeepL Write vs ProWritingAid. ProWritingAid gives fiction-oriented style reports. DeepL Write doesn't.

Verdict

DeepL Write is one of the best sentence polishers available, and a standout for second-language writers. Use the free version, and upgrade to Pro (or an add-on) when you need privacy guarantees and style rules.

FAQ

Is DeepL Write free? Yes, in the browser. Write Pro adds customisation and the no-training guarantee.

How much is Write Pro? It is included in DeepL Individual ($8.74 a month billed annually), or available as an add-on at $7.49 per user per month billed annually.

Will it change my writing style? Only if you let it. Use Corrections only and review every change.