DeepL free tier: quotas, limits and gotchas
DeepL Free Tier
Last verified: 2026-09-08
Models and quotas
| Model | Quota | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepL translation engine | 50,000 characters per month | Resets monthly | I will keep in mind that the character count is based on the original text and that each Chinese character is counted as one character. This will ensure accurate translation and comparison of the SaaS pricing plans. |
What you get for free
| Feature | Free tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Translation | 50,000 characters per month | Approximately 30,000 Chinese characters |
| File translation | 1 per month | File size limit is 5MB, retains original formatting |
| Traditional Chinese | Support | Translation quality is its biggest selling point |
| Glossary | Limited | The free tier has limited quotas. |
Limits at a glance
- Quota reset: Resets monthly
- Commercial use: Allowed
- Conditions: Registration is required
Watch out for this
The free version offers 500,000 characters per month, which sounds like a lot, but **translating a single long document would use up half of it** — and only 1 file translation is allowed per month. Additionally, note that DeepL's free API plan has been discontinued since July 2026, leaving only paid options for those who want to integrate it into their code. ⚠️The prices on this page are from secondary sources, and the official pricing page is Checked automatically.
When the free quota is insufficient, how much does it cost to pay for it?
| Plan | pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | US$10.49 / mo | Monthly subscription is US$10.49/month, and annual subscription is US$8.74/month (billed annually). Checked on 2026-08-22: the previously conflicting second-hand numbers (Individual US$8.74 vs Starter US$10.49) are actually the annual and monthly versions of the same plan, not a naming conflict, and the misunderstanding has been resolved. |
| Team | US$34.49 / mo | Monthly subscription is US$34.49/user/month, while annual subscription is US$28.74/user/month, saving 16%. Checked on 2026-08-22 to confirm (previously contradictory pricing between Team and Advanced plans has been resolved). |
| Business | US$68.99 / mo | Monthly subscription price is US$68.99/user/month, and annual subscription is US$57.49/user/month. Checked on 2026-08-22 for the first time (previously completely unverified on the official website). |
| API Growth (Developer) | US$26 / mo | Including 12 million characters per year (approximately 1 million per month), with an additional US$27.50 for every million characters exceeded. ⚠️As of July 2026, DeepL API Free and API Pro are no longer available for purchase, and new users are redirected to Developer or Growth (second-hand source, not confirmed on the official website) |
Checked 2026-09-08
Information for Taiwanese users
- Payment method:Payable; Credit card
- Chinese support: full
- Available platforms:web
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