Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Winner: Deepl
DeepL clearly comes out ahead of Smartling on Staquest's weighted six-dimension score. DeepL has a free tier; Smartling does not. DeepL's paid plans start at $5.49/mo.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | ai tool | ai tool |
| Company | DeepL | Smartling |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | MarketingData & AnalyticsAI & Machine Learning | MarketingAI & Machine Learning |
| Categories | ai-translation | ai-translation |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | deepl | smartling |
|---|---|---|
| Sso | ||
| 1,000,000 Characters/User/Month | ||
| Advanced Workflow Automation | ||
| 100 File Translations/Month | ||
| Api Access | ||
| 20 File Translations/Month | ||
| Core Translation Management Features | ||
| 3 File Translations/Month | ||
| Enhanced Integrations | ||
| 300,000 Characters/Month | ||
| Sla | ||
| 500,000 Characters Per Month Limit | ||
| Translation Memory Optimization | ||
| Base Fee + $25.00 Per 1,000,000 Characters | ||
| Custom Limits | ||
| Deepl Write Pro Included | ||
| For 1 User | ||
| Large-Scale, Long-Term Projects | ||
| No User Limit | ||
| Premium Support | ||
| Team Administration | ||
| Unlimited Text Translation |
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On Staquest's weighted six-dimension scoring, DeepL comes out ahead overall, though Smartling can be the better fit depending on your priorities — see the dimension-by-dimension breakdown above.
DeepL offers a free tier; Smartling does not currently list one.
DeepL scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
