DeepL vs Grammarly

DeepL and Grammarly sit in the same category and share 1 task. The verdict below is calculated for each role from the tasks, the role fit and the price.

Short answer

DeepL wins for 11 of 15 roles in our data. DeepL starts at $8.74/mo and Grammarly at $12/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Verdict by role

Role	Better choice	Why
Lawyer	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan
Finance manager	Either one	even on tasks, DeepL is cheaper to start
Manager	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Marketer	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Sales manager	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Data analyst	Either one	even on tasks, DeepL is cheaper to start
Teacher	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Executive assistant	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan
Logistics manager	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan
Procurement manager	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan
Secretary	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; cheaper entry plan
Recruiter	Either one	even on tasks, DeepL is cheaper to start
Economist	Either one	even on tasks, DeepL is cheaper to start
Project manager	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan
Social media manager	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; cheaper entry plan

Side by side

	DeepL	Grammarly
Vendor	DeepL SE	Grammarly
Category	Documents and writing	Documents and writing
Free plan	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	Yes: Basic grammar and spelling checks, tone detection, a limited number of text generations a month
Cheapest paid plan	Starter, $8.74/mo	Pro, $12/mo
Top plan	Ultimate, $57.49/mo	Business, $15/mo
Tasks covered	2	1

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

Grammarly: Checks and rewrites English text in any window: email, chat, documents.

Tasks both handle

Write an email to a foreign partner in their language

Only DeepL covers

Translate a contract and keep the terminology consistent

Only Grammarly covers

No unique tasks in this data

Pitfalls to watch at work

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

Grammarly

The extension reads everything you type in the browser, including form fields: decide in your corporate policy whether it is allowed on work computers
Rewriting a sentence changes its legal meaning: in English contracts and claims, accept only spelling fixes
For text in other languages the service offers almost no suggestions; use LanguageTool for that

FAQ

Is DeepL or Grammarly better for work?

In our data DeepL is the better choice for 11 of 15 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, DeepL or Grammarly?

DeepL starts at $8.74/mo and Grammarly at $12/mo on the cheapest paid plan.

Do DeepL and Grammarly have free plans?

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. Grammarly: Yes. Basic grammar and spelling checks, tone detection, a limited number of text generations a month.

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