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Free Gengo alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 5 Gengo alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). DeepL and Smartling rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Gengo has been acquired. Owned by Lionbridge; Gengo's homepage says its services move fully to Lionbridge technology beginning in January 2027.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1DeepL logoDeepLFree plan + paid€7.49/month billed annually (Individual)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +37 of 774.4
2Smartling logoSmartlingFree plan + paid—NoWeb6 of 664.8
  1. DeepL logo

    1. DeepLTop pick

    Best for: People and teams who want fluent translations of documents and email in widely spoken languages

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    74.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gengo

    Instant machine translation at a fraction of the cost when human quality isn't required.

    Pros

    • Translations often read more naturally than other engines
    • Translates whole Word, PowerPoint and PDF files with layout kept
    • Glossaries and formality controls for consistent terminology
    • Paid plans exclude your texts from model training

    Cons

    • Supports fewer languages than Google or Microsoft
    • Free tier limits text length and file translations
    • Advanced team features need the pricier plans
    Visit DeepL Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DeepL a good Gengo alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    €7.49/month billed annually (Individual)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    €24.99 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Individual character limit
    300,000 characters/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    €24.99 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    €49.99 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Smartling logo

    2. Smartling

    Best for: Enterprises that want software, content and human translation services from one vendor

    Free plan + paidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gengo

    Managed human and machine translation plus a TMS, suited to companies outgrowing per-job ordering.

    Pros

    • Software platform and human translation from one vendor
    • Website proxy translation without code changes
    • Many enterprise connectors

    Cons

    • Main plans are quote-based and enterprise-priced
    • Complex for small teams
    • Free entry plan covers only basic document translation
    Visit Smartling Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Smartling a good Gengo alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, Core plan is free to start
    Checked Nov 1, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    50+ software platforms
    Checked Nov 8, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst recognition
    Leader, Forrester Wave Localization Services Q3 2026
    Checked Oct 29, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Machine translation
    From $0.0075 per word
    Checked Nov 1, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI translation
    From $0.06 per word
    Checked Nov 1, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Human translation
    From $0.20 per word
    Checked Nov 1, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)