2026 Review

DeepL Write

AI proofreader and rewriter from DeepL — native-quality grammar, tone, and style fixes in six languages.

WritingFreemiumAPIPopular85% positive

Facts checked Aug 6, 2026

About DeepL Write

DeepL Write is the AI writing assistant from translation leader DeepL, rewriting text for grammar, clarity, tone, and style in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. It's aimed at non-native speakers and multilingual teams who want business-ready prose with strict data privacy. The web version is free without an account; Write Pro adds unlimited usage, style/tone controls, and maximum data security from $7.49/user/month billed annually as an add-on to DeepL Pro plans.

At a glance

Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Cologne, DE
Users: 200,000+ businesses and governments (company claim)
Languages: 6
Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Browser extension

Integrates with

Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookGoogle ChromeMicrosoft Edge

Main competitors

Grammarly QuillBot Wordtune

Best for

Business emailsNon-native English polishGerman and French business docsAcademic writingCustomer support replies

Pros

Output fluency in supported languages is best-in-class — it reads like a native editor rewrote it
Genuinely free web version without signup
Cheap as an add-on: $7.49/user/month billed annually on DeepL Pro plans
Strict GDPR/data-privacy posture that legal and IT teams accept

Cons

Only six languages — no Asian-language or broader European coverage yet
Far narrower than Grammarly: no plagiarism check, citations, team style guides, or writing analytics
Write Pro is an add-on, so the paid path assumes you're also in the DeepL Pro ecosystem
No standalone mobile writing app

Our verdict

Best for: Non-native speakers and multilingual European teams who want native-quality polish with strict data privacy.

Skip if: You want a full English writing suite with plagiarism checks and team features — Grammarly goes far deeper.

Our review

DeepL Write does one thing exceptionally: it makes competent-but-clunky prose sound native. Because it's built on the same language models that made DeepL Translator the professional's choice, it is unusually good at the exact failure mode non-native writers have — grammatically correct sentences that no native speaker would write. In its six languages, the rewrite quality routinely beats Grammarly's suggestions, and the free no-signup web version is the easiest recommendation in this category.

The catch is scope. Six European languages and a rewriting box is the whole product; Grammarly's plagiarism checks, tone analytics, team style guides, and everywhere-integrations simply don't exist here, and QuillBot bundles paraphrasing with summarizing, citations, and a translator for less money. The add-on pricing model is also awkward — Write Pro assumes you're already a DeepL Pro customer, which is only natural if translation is part of your workflow.

Verdict: the best writing polish available for non-native speakers and multilingual teams, especially privacy-sensitive European businesses — but English-only writers with broader needs should still pick Grammarly or QuillBot.

What reviewers elsewhere say

85% positive — Reviewers rate DeepL's language quality among the best available; Write-specific criticism targets the short language list and thin feature set next to Grammarly.

G2 4.6 out of 5

Sentiment estimated from reviews on G2, Reddit, as of Aug 2026. Third-party scores are point-in-time snapshots. We don't host user reviews.

Key features

Rewrites for grammar, clarity, and fluency in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese
Style and tone presets — business, academic, casual, enthusiastic (Write Pro)
Click-to-swap word and sentence alternatives that keep your voice
Free web version with no account required
Write API endpoint for building proofreading into your own products
Maximum data security on Pro: texts deleted after processing, never used for training

How to use DeepL Write

Open deepl.com/write and paste or type your text — no account needed for the free version.
Pick the language and review the rewritten text side by side with your original.
Click any highlighted word or sentence to see alternative phrasings and swap them in.
Upgrade to Write Pro (add-on to DeepL Pro) for unlimited usage plus style and tone presets like business or academic.
Install the desktop app or browser extension to fix text directly in emails, docs, and web forms.

Pricing

Write Free$0

Web-based rewriting with grammar, clarity, and phrasing fixes. No account required.

Write Pro add-on$7.49/user/mo

Billed annually on top of a DeepL Pro Individual or Team plan. Unlimited usage, style/tone controls, maximum data security.

DeepL Pro Business$57.49/user/mo

Billed annually. Includes Write Pro plus unlimited translation and enterprise controls.

Pricing verified August 2026 · prices as listed by the vendor; check the official site for current offers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is DeepL Write?

DeepL Write is an AI writing assistant from DeepL, the company behind the DeepL Translator. It rewrites text for grammar, clarity, tone, and style in six languages — English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese — with a free web version and a paid Write Pro tier.

How much does DeepL Write cost?

The web version is free. Write Pro costs $7.49/user/month billed annually as an add-on to DeepL Pro Individual or Team plans, and is included in DeepL Pro Business ($57.49/user/month billed annually).

What languages does DeepL Write support?

Six languages: English (US and UK), German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. That's far fewer than DeepL Translator's 30+, because Write focuses on rewriting quality rather than coverage.

Does DeepL Write have an API?

Yes — DeepL added a Write endpoint to the DeepL API, so developers can build grammar and style improvement into their own applications alongside translation.

DeepL Write vs Grammarly — which should I choose?

Choose DeepL Write if you write in multiple European languages or are a non-native speaker who wants natural-sounding rewrites with strict data privacy. Choose Grammarly for the deeper English toolkit: plagiarism detection, team style guides, and integrations across hundreds of apps.