An advanced AI translation service renowned for its exceptional accuracy and natural phrasing in European languages.
At a glance
| Price from | $8.74/month |
| Best for | Professional translators and businesses requiring high-quality localization. |
From DeepL's own website.
Company facts
| Founded | 2017 |
| Employees | 501 to 1,000 |
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, GitHub, Crunchbase |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- Free trial
- Self-serve sign-up
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
The AI tool translates documents in all major formats while preserving layout.
“Quickly and securely translate documents in all major formats into 100+ languages,”DeepL, own website
DeepL enables real-time voice conversation across languages instantly.
“Converse across languages in real time”DeepL, own website
Worth knowing
- Fewer supported languages than some competitors
How it ranks
DeepL is ranked 10th of 10 in Best AI Startups in Europe (Lister Score 85.2).
#10 in Best AI Startups in Europe · Lister Score 85.2
DeepL, founded in Cologne in 2017, provides AI translation and writing tools for text, documents and real-time voice. It raised $300 million led by Index Ventures in May 2024, at a $2 billion valuation.
Reuters reported in October 2025, citing Bloomberg, that DeepL was considering a US stock market listing..
| Rank | Best AI Startups in Europe | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mistral AI | 97.2 |
| 2 | Helsing | 96.0 |
| 3 | Lovable | 94.7 |
| 4 | ElevenLabs | 93.5 |
| 5 | Wayve | 92.2 |
| 6 | Legora | 90.8 |
| 7 | Synthesia | 89.5 |
| 8 | Black Forest Labs | 88.1 |
| 9 | Parloa | 86.6 |
| 10 | DeepL | 85.2 |
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How does DeepL rank on Lister?
DeepL is ranked 10th of 10 in Best AI Startups in Europe (Lister Score 85.2).
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- #1 in Top 10 AI Translation Tools · AI Tools
- #3 in Best AI live translation tools · AI
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