DeepL vs Lavender

DeepL and Lavender 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 8 of 17 roles in our data. DeepL starts at $8.74/mo; Lavender publishes no fixed price.

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; built for this role
HR manager	Lavender	covers 1 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role; works for free
Finance manager	DeepL	built for this role
Manager	Either one	even on tasks, Lavender is cheaper to start
Marketer	Either one	even on tasks, Lavender is cheaper to start
Sales manager	Either one	even on tasks, Lavender is cheaper to start
Data analyst	DeepL	built for this role
Teacher	Either one	even on tasks, Lavender is cheaper to start
Executive assistant	DeepL	part of the role's core toolkit
Logistics manager	DeepL	part of the role's core toolkit
Procurement manager	DeepL	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
Secretary	DeepL	part of the role's core toolkit
Recruiter	Lavender	covers 2 of this role's tasks against 1; part of the role's core toolkit; built for this role
HR administrator	Lavender	covers 1 of this role's tasks against 0; built for this role; works for free
Economist	DeepL	built for this role
Project manager	Either one	even on tasks, Lavender is cheaper to start
Social media manager	Either one	even on tasks, Lavender is cheaper to start

Side by side

	DeepL	Lavender
Vendor	DeepL SE	Lavender
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: A limited number of email scores a month
Cheapest paid plan	Starter, $8.74/mo	price on request
Top plan	Ultimate, $57.49/mo	price on request
Tasks covered	2	3

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

Lavender: Scores a sales email before you send it and shows how to make it shorter and more personal.

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 Lavender covers

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

Lavender

The score is tuned to English-language emails for the US market and is unreliable for other languages
The extension reads the mailbox it runs in: turn it off in a mailbox with confidential correspondence
A high score does not guarantee a reply: track your reply rate yourself

FAQ

Is DeepL or Lavender better for work?

In our data DeepL is the better choice for 8 of 17 roles. The table above shows the reason for each role.

Which is cheaper, DeepL or Lavender?

DeepL starts at $8.74/mo; Lavender publishes no fixed price.

Do DeepL and Lavender 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. Lavender: Yes. A limited number of email scores a month.

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