Comparison

DeepL API vs ModernMT

On the evidence we track, DeepL API leads this comparison with a composite score of 71/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★DeepL API71
ModernMT39
Score
vioscaleAI score
DeepL API71 / 100medium · 73%
ModernMT39 / 100low · 11%
Pricing
Free tier
DeepL API✓
ModernMT–
Model
DeepL APIfreemium
ModernMTcommercial
Price level
DeepL APIlow
ModernMTunknown
Starting price
DeepL API€6.99
ModernMT–
Transparent
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✗
Integrations
Count
DeepL API5
ModernMT5
Security
Certifications
Gdpr
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✓
Hipaa
DeepL API✓
ModernMT–
Iso27001
DeepL API✓
ModernMT–
Soc2
DeepL API✓
ModernMT–
Reliability
Status page
DeepL API✓
ModernMT–
Content
Faq
DeepL API7 items
ModernMT7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for translation apis. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Custom glossary
DeepL API✓
ModernMT-
Custom model training
DeepL API-
ModernMT-
Document translation
DeepL API✓
ModernMT-
Batch translation
DeepL API✓
ModernMT-
Auto language detection
DeepL API✓
ModernMT-
Formality control
DeepL API✓
ModernMT-
Profanity content filtering
DeepL API-
ModernMT-
No training on customer data
DeepL API✓
ModernMT-
Self hostable
DeepL API-
ModernMT-
SOC2
DeepL API-
ModernMT-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

DeepL API

Leader

Translation service that handles text, documents, images, and speech communications across 100+ languages. Includes writing refinement features and offers APIs plus integrations with productivity platforms for team and enterprise deployment.

Independently observed

ModernMT

An automated translation platform that converts text, documents, images, and audio between 200+ languages, with support for CAT tools, glossaries, and API integration. Built on domain-specific machine learning technology.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

DeepL API

Leader
from €6.99/user/moSubscriptionFree tier

From €6.99/user/month with annual billing. Free tier and trial available.

  • Individual€6.99 per user per month when billed annually. Trial available.
    • Text translation
    • File translation
    • Glossaries
    • Image translation
    • Formality control
    • +4 more
  • TeamCustom pricing. Trial available.
    • All Individual features
    • Team management
    • SSO
    • Usage control
    • Activity reporting
    • +1 more
  • BusinessContact sales
    • All Team features
    • Advanced data security
    • Invoice billing
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Custom configuration
    • Volume discounts
as of verify ↗

ModernMT

Usage-based
  • Personal150,000 words/month max
  • BusinessUnlimited words/characters
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✓
iOS
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✗
Android
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✗
macOS
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✗
Windows
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✗
Linux
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✗
CLI
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
DeepL API✓
ModernMT✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

DeepL API

Leader
8 total
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Zoom Meetings
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • X
Independently observed

ModernMT

5 total
  • Crowdin
  • Blackbird
  • n8n
  • Google Sheets
  • CAT tool plugins
Independently observed
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