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DeepL vs Simple Translate: which is better? (2026)

DeepL: translate and write with AI and Simple Translate are two of the most used extensions for the same job. Here is how they compare on real Chrome Web Store numbers.

DeepL vs Simple Translate at a glance

FactDeepL: translate and write with AISimple Translate
Store users≈4M users≈200K users
Rating4.7★ from 12.6K ratings4.4★ from 478 ratings
Last updateUpdated 5 days agoUpdated 7 weeks ago
Permissions152
CategoryCommunicationTools
MakerDeepLSienori

About DeepL

Translate while you read and write with DeepL Translate, the world’s most accurate translator.

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About Simple Translate

Quickly translate selected or typed text on web pages. Supports Google Translate and DeepL API.

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DeepL or Simple Translate? Questions

Which has more users, DeepL or Simple Translate?

DeepL has ≈4M users, against ≈200K users for Simple Translate.

Which is rated higher, DeepL or Simple Translate?

DeepL is rated 4.7 from 12.6K ratings; Simple Translate is rated 4.4 from 478.

Which asks for fewer permissions?

Simple Translate asks for 2 permissions, against 15 for DeepL.

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