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DeepL Pro vs Lokalise
Both are built for translation. DeepL Pro has a stronger GDPR profile.
DeepL ProDeepL SE (Cologne, Germany)GDPR: Goodfree version with limits · free trial
Stronger on 1 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
LokaliseSIA Lokalise (Riga, Latvia, Europe)GDPR: LimitedExplorer $149 per month, Growth $379 per month, Advanced $1,049 per month, Enterprise… · free trial
Stronger on 0 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
The key differences
- DeepL Pro has a stronger GDPR profile: good, against limited for Lokalise.
| Criterion | DeepL Pro | Lokalise |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Good | Limited |
| Price | free version with limits | Explorer $149 per month, Growth $379 per month, Advanced $1,049 per month,… |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | EU | EU |
| Tasks | AI for texts and emails, AI translation tool | AI translation tool |
Choose DeepL Pro if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you're looking for this: neural translation of texts
- you're looking for this: translating whole documents (Word, PPT, PDF)
Choose Lokalise if…
- if you're looking for: AI translation with your own terminology and tone of voice
- if you're looking for: translation memory and glossary
- if you're looking for: web editor with in-context editing and screenshots
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
Lokalise features
- AI translation with your own terminology and tone of voice
- Translation memory and glossary
- Web editor with in-context editing and screenshots
- Task management with custom statuses
- Document translation alongside software strings
- API, CLI, SDKs and webhooks
- OTA updates for mobile apps
- Quality dashboards and usage analytics
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: DeepL Pro or Lokalise?
- DeepL Pro has a stronger GDPR profile. What weighs more for you determines the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: DeepL Pro or Lokalise?
- 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. Lokalise: Explorer $ 149 per month, Growth $ 379 per month, Advanced $ 1,049 per month, Enterprise on request; try free for 14 days.
- Which is safer for your data: DeepL Pro or Lokalise?
- DeepL Pro has the stronger GDPR profile (good versus limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for translation & localisation.
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