DeepL Write
AI writing improvement tool that enhances native-language text with natural suggestions
What is DeepL Write?
DeepL Write is the companion product to DeepL Translator — rather than translating between languages, it improves text within the same language. The AI suggests rephrasing, changes in tone (formal/informal), and vocabulary improvements that make writing cleaner, more precise, or more natural. Unlike Grammarly which focuses on error correction, DeepL Write focuses on style and expression improvement.
The tool currently supports German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and Polish. The word-level explanations tell you why a suggested change improves the text — not just what to change, but the reasoning behind it. This makes it educational as well as practical, helping writers understand the patterns that make writing stronger.
DeepL Write is integrated into the DeepL platform, so users who already pay for DeepL translation get Write included. The free tier is reasonably generous for individual use. The quality of suggestions reflects DeepL's strong linguistic models — the same technology that makes DeepL Translator the most accurate machine translation tool powers Write's style improvements.
Key Features
- In-language text improvement (no translation)
- Formality control (formal/informal rewriting)
- Vocabulary enhancement suggestions
- Phrasing alternatives with explanations
- 8 language support (German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish)
- Integrated with DeepL Translator
- Web editor and API
- Chrome extension (via DeepL extension)
- Word-level explanation of suggestions
- Alternative phrasings sidebar
Pros & Cons
Pros
- High-quality linguistic model — same technology as best-in-class DeepL Translator
- Word-level explanations help writers understand not just what to change but why
- Formality control is practical for professional vs. casual writing contexts
- Included with DeepL Pro subscription — no additional cost
Cons
- Only 8 languages supported (vs Grammarly's broader English focus)
- Less known than Grammarly — smaller user community
- Not a grammar checker — does not catch errors, only suggests improvements
- Limited to text-level improvements (no document analysis like ProWritingAid)
Pricing
Model: Subscription (bundled with DeepL)
| Plan | Price | Key Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Limited characters/month, core features |
| Pro (via DeepL) | $8.74/mo | Full Write access included with DeepL Pro |