DeepL is an artificial intelligence (AI) and language technology company founded in 2017 by Polish entrepreneur Jaroslaw Kutylowski in Cologne, Germany. The company is widely used by both individual and enterprise users worldwide thanks to its AI-powered translation solutions designed to facilitate multilingual digital communication. DeepL’s product offerings include translation of written texts and documents, real-time speech translation, and text enhancement services. As of 2025, the company has reached a valuation of USD 2 billion and serves over 100,000 enterprise clients globally.
Founding and Development
DeepL was founded based on Kutylowski’s previous research and development work in translation technologies. With a background in deep learning and language modeling, Kutylowski launched DeepL with the vision of improving translation accuracy using AI. Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the company quickly gained international recognition for its high-accuracy AI-powered translation services.
Products and Services
DeepL Translate
DeepL’s core product, Translate, enables high-quality written text translations between over 30 languages. It supports the direct translation of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PDF, and Excel documents. Users can also apply custom translation glossaries to tailor outputs to specific terminology preferences.
DeepL Write and Write Pro
DeepL Write is an AI-powered text editing and writing assistant that provides automatic corrections in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. The Write Pro version offers advanced features for professional users, including integration with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, real-time writing suggestions, and tone customization (e.g., friendly, formal) and style adjustments (e.g., academic, business).
DeepL Voice
As of 2025, DeepL Voice represents one of the company’s newest developments: a real-time speech translation system. It enables seamless communication during meetings or one-on-one interactions by simultaneously translating spoken language. DeepL Voice for Meetings supports multilingual collaboration in virtual meetings, while DeepL Voice for Conversations enables face-to-face translation via mobile devices. The service currently supports over 30 languages, including English, German, Spanish, and Japanese.
Applications and Integrations
DeepL applications are available across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, and can also be accessed through browser extensions for Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. The company offers integrations for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and provides dedicated support for Google Workspace.
Enterprise Use Cases
DeepL offers tailored solutions across various sectors, including legal services, finance, public administration, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, manufacturing, and technology. Its enterprise clients include Deutsche Bahn, Mazda, Lotte Innovate, Hitachi, Elsevier, and Fujitsu.
Security and Data Protection
DeepL places high priority on data protection. The company is certified under ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, and fully complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. The platform does not use user data for training purposes and supports corporate-level access controls, including SSO (Single Sign-On).
Pricing
While DeepL provides basic translation services free of charge, it also offers several paid plans for users who require more advanced features:
- DeepL Pro for Individuals: Includes longer text translations, document translation, and an ad-free interface, available through monthly or annual subscriptions.
- DeepL Pro Teams: Priced per user for small to medium-sized teams, including shared glossaries, user management, and collaborative tools.
- DeepL Pro for Business: Tailored for large organizations, offering advanced API usage, enhanced security audits, and dedicated customer support. Pricing is usually arranged through sales representatives.
All paid plans are structured to enhance translation quality, increase processing capacity, and improve enterprise-level integration capabilities.
Future Outlook
DeepL aims to position itself at the core of global communication through a forward-looking technology strategy. As of 2025, the company is particularly focused on developing real-time speech translation systems and is increasing its investment in this area. CEO Jaroslaw Kutylowski has expressed a cautious stance toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), instead emphasizing the practical application of current technologies. DeepL’s roadmap includes expanding language support, personalizing user experiences, and advancing enterprise data management solutions.
