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DeepL.

by DeepL · vertical translation · Verified April 19, 2026

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Base risk

2.6/ 5

LowMediumHighCritical

DeepL Free uses translated text to improve their models; DeepL Pro and above contractually exclude this and delete texts after translation. Critical for organisations handling cross-border legal or regulated documents.

Tier comparison

Same logo. Very different risks.

  • Free

    high
    Trains on inputs
    Yes
    Retention
    unlimited days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

  • Paid · consumer

    low
    Trains on inputs
    No
    Retention
    0 days
    SSO
    No
    Admin controls
    No

  • Enterprise · team

    low
    Trains on inputs
    No
    Retention
    0 days
    SSO
    Yes
    Admin controls
    Yes

No alternatives flagged for this tool yet. The research team adds them as safer drop-in replacements surface in the registry.

FAQ

Questions teams ask about DeepL.

Is DeepL safe to use with company data?

Match the tier to the data type — consumer tiers are usually unsuitable for regulated data; enterprise tiers with SSO and no-training contracts are the minimum for most corporate use.

Does DeepL offer SSO?

Yes, SSO is available on the enterprise tier.

How does this tool appear in shadow AI audits?

DeepL typically shows up via DEEPL *PRO, DEEPL SUBSCRIPTION and deepl.com traffic. Use a CASB to surface it if you suspect shadow use.

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