Copilot in Outlook vs DeepL

Copilot in Outlook and DeepL sit in the same category. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

Copilot in Outlook wins for 16 of 20 roles in our data. DeepL starts at $8.74/mo and Copilot in Outlook at $20/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Lawyer	DeepL	part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan; has a free plan
HR manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Finance manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1
Manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Marketer	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Sales manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Data analyst	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1
Teacher	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Executive assistant	Either one	even on tasks, DeepL is cheaper to start
Logistics manager	DeepL	part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan; has a free plan
Procurement manager	DeepL	part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan; has a free plan
Secretary	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Recruiter	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; built for this role
HR administrator	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Tax consultant	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Auditor	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role
Economist	Copilot in Outlook	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1
Project manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2
Social media manager	Copilot in Outlook	covers 5 of this role's tasks against 2

Side by side

	Copilot in Outlook	DeepL
Vendor	Microsoft	DeepL SE
Category	Documents and writing	Documents and writing
Free plan	No	Yes: Up to 1,500 characters at a time on the web, three files a month with a size limit, no glossary for files, texts may be used to improve the service
Cheapest paid plan	Included in Copilot Pro, $20/mo	Starter, $8.74/mo
Top plan	Included in Microsoft 365 Copilot, $30/mo	Ultimate, $57.49/mo
Tasks covered	5	2

Copilot in Outlook: Summaries of long email threads, reply drafts and meeting prep right in Outlook.

DeepL: Translation of documents and emails that keeps formatting, with a company glossary of terms.

Only Copilot in Outlook covers

Only DeepL covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

Copilot in Outlook

A thread summary misses attachments and late edits in quoted text: check amounts and dates in the email itself
The reply draft picks up the tone of the previous email, including a sharp one: reread before sending
A personal Copilot Pro subscription on a work mailbox takes company email outside its tenant: work mail needs a business license

DeepL

On the free version texts may be stored to improve the service: translate contracts and correspondence with details only on a paid plan
Legal terms are translated with a general dictionary: without a glossary "supplier" and "contractor" can swap midway through a document
Scanned PDFs without a text layer are translated with OCR errors, so run OCR first

FAQ

Is Copilot in Outlook or DeepL better for work?

In our data Copilot in Outlook is the better choice for 16 of 20 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, Copilot in Outlook or DeepL?

DeepL starts at $8.74/mo and Copilot in Outlook at $20/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do Copilot in Outlook and DeepL have free plans?

Copilot in Outlook: No. DeepL: Yes. Up to 1,500 characters at a time on the web, three files a month with a size limit, no glossary for files, texts may be used to improve the service.

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