iTranslate alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave iTranslate: most useful features need a Pro subscription, and offline voice works in only a few languages. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces iTranslate, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Translate currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Microsoft Translator	Free	No	Web, Windows, iOS +1	4 of 4	62.6
2	DeepL	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	5 of 5	59.6

1. Microsoft TranslatorTop pick
Best for: Microsoft 365 users and developers who want translation tied into Office, Teams and Azure
FreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from iTranslate
Free apps with offline packs and multi-device conversation mode.
Pros
Built into Office, Outlook, Edge and Teams
Multi-device conversation for group translation
Generous free tier on the Azure API
Offline language packs in the mobile apps
Cons
Standalone apps feel less maintained than Google's
Custom models and document translation need Azure setup
Quality varies noticeably between language pairs
Visit Microsoft Translator Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Microsoft Translator a good iTranslate alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Offline mode
Yes, offline translation packs
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
API free tier
2 million characters/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026azure.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Conversation translation
Yes, real-time
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free API trial
Free monthly text translation subscription
Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. DeepL
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
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from iTranslate
Better for longer texts and documents, with mobile apps too.
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 ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is DeepL a good iTranslate alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Starting price
€7.49/month billed annually (Individual)
Checked Oct 25, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
Team price
€24.99 per user/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
Individual character limit
300,000 characters/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026deepl.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best iTranslate alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best iTranslate alternative for most people

Google Translate

Free camera, voice and offline translation with no subscription.

Best iTranslate alternative for a free option

Microsoft Translator

Free apps with offline packs and multi-device conversation mode.

Best iTranslate alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

DeepL

Better for longer texts and documents, with mobile apps too.

Best iTranslate alternative for Mac

DeepL

Better for longer texts and documents, with mobile apps too.

Best iTranslate alternative for Windows

Microsoft Translator

Free apps with offline packs and multi-device conversation mode.

Best iTranslate alternative for iPhone and Android

Papago

A free option that is especially good for Korean, Japanese and Chinese.

Best iTranslate alternative for working in the browser

Google Translate

Free camera, voice and offline translation with no subscription.

iTranslate alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to iTranslate?

Google Translate ranks first right now. Free camera, voice and offline translation with no subscription. Microsoft Translator and DeepL follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to iTranslate?

Yes. Google Translate (free), Microsoft Translator (free), DeepL (free plan + paid) and Papago (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to iTranslate?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from iTranslate?

The complaints we hear most: most useful features need a Pro subscription; offline voice works in only a few languages; not built for document or team translation.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces iTranslate, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.