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Crowdin vs DeepL Pro
Both are for translation. Crowdin has a stronger GDPR profile.
CrowdinCrowdin OÜ (Estonia, Europe)GDPR: Strongfree plan · free trial
Stronger on 1 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
DeepL ProDeepL SE (Cologne, Germany)GDPR: Goodfree version with limits · free trial
Stronger on 0 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
The key differences
- Crowdin has a stronger GDPR profile: Strong, against Good for DeepL Pro.
| Criterion | Crowdin | DeepL Pro |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Strong | Good |
| Price | free plan | free version with limits |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | EU | EU |
| Runs on | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini | Not public |
| Tasks | AI translation tool | AI for texts and emails, AI translation tool |
Choose Crowdin if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- what you're looking for: automatic sync with Git repositories
- what you're looking for: AI translation and proofreading, also with your own API key
Choose DeepL Pro if…
- you're looking for this: neural translation of texts
- you're looking for this: translating whole documents (Word, PPT, PDF)
- you are looking for: glossaries for fixed terminology
Features of Crowdin
- Automatic sync with Git repositories
- AI translation and proofreading, also with your own API key
- Translation memory and word lists
- Online editor with real-time suggestions
- In-context preview of the translated UI
- Crowdsourcing with your own community
- Workflows with translation agencies via API
- OTA updates and open API
Features of DeepL Pro
- Neural translation of texts
- Translating whole documents (Word, PPT, PDF)
- Glossaries for fixed terminology
- Style rules and translation memory
- DeepL Write for rewriting text
- API for connection with your own software
- Integration in Word, Google Workspace, M365
- Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Crowdin or DeepL Pro?
- Crowdin has a stronger GDPR profile. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Crowdin or DeepL Pro?
- Crowdin: free plan; Pro $50 per month, Team $150 per month, Team+ $450 per month; 14-day trial on the Team plan (Enterprise 30 days). DeepL Pro: free version with limits; Starter/Individual €7.49 per month, Team €24.99 per user per month, Business €49.99 per user per month (annual billing); Enterprise on request.
- Which is safer for your data: Crowdin or DeepL Pro?
- Crowdin has the stronger GDPR profile (Strong vs Good). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for translation & localisation.
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