DeepL Write vs Yandex Translate

DeepL Write is a writing assistant for revising text with corrections, alternative wording, rephrasing, and selectable styles and tones. It lists 19 writing languages. Users can access it through mobile and desktop apps, browser extensions, or integrations with Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and AI agents. Extensions are available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge; listed apps include Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and iPad. The free version includes 50,000 characters per user per month and one file translation per user per month, for files up to 5 MB. The Write Pro add-on costs €6.99 a month, billed annually with VAT included, and is available as an add-on to DeepL Pro Individual or Team. Team plans include administration, analytics and reporting, and single sign-on; teams can share a file translation limit or assign the same limit to each member. DeepL cites ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certified processes and infrastructure. For Pro, content is temporarily stored only as technically needed, then deleted unless otherwise specified.

Yandex Translate handles words, expressions, text in photos and images, websites and mobile apps. Its web version supports more than 90 languages and can translate documents and websites. For image text, it can identify the language and provide a translated image for download, though it cannot recognize blurry text, cursive or handwriting. Access is available through a browser, mobile browser, Android and iOS apps, with API access and a Telegram bot for chat translation. The mobile app can translate typed text offline. English and Russian dictionaries are available by default; other language dictionaries need to be downloaded. Voice input and dialog mode require an internet connection. Glossary tools are included, and AI functions can answer translation-related requests such as grammar explanations and style recommendations, though usage may be limited. Some functions may require a Yandex ID sign-in. The web version does not store translation history; locally stored history can be viewed on the device but cannot be downloaded. The service is free for personal, noncommercial use.