Copilot in Word vs DeepL

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

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Accountant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Lawyer	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 2
HR manager	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Finance manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Marketer	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Sales manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Data analyst	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Teacher	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Executive assistant	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Logistics manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Procurement manager	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Secretary	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Recruiter	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 1; built for this role
HR administrator	Copilot in Word	covers 5 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Tax consultant	Copilot in Word	covers 11 tasks relevant to this role against 0; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Auditor	Copilot in Word	covers 10 tasks relevant to this role against 0; built for this role
Economist	Copilot in Word	covers 8 tasks relevant to this role against 1
Project manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2
Social media manager	Copilot in Word	covers 9 tasks relevant to this role against 2

Side by side

	Copilot in Word	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	16	2

Copilot in Word: Drafts, rewrites and summaries of documents in Word, drawing on other company files.

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

Only Copilot in Word covers

Only DeepL covers

Pitfalls to watch at work

Copilot in Word

Compare two versions of a contract with Word's built-in Compare and ask Copilot to explain the changes found: on its own it misses some edits
Rewriting in a different tone also changes the content: after Rewrite, check amounts, dates and party names against the original
In the business version Copilot may pull a passage from someone else's document you have access to: check the sources in the answer

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 Word or DeepL better for work?

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

Which is cheaper, Copilot in Word or DeepL?

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

Do Copilot in Word and DeepL have free plans?

Copilot in Word: 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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