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ModernMT alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll translation tools

Top picks

Common reasons people leave ModernMT: closed to new users and shutting down at the end of 2026, and text only: no document, image or audio translation. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ModernMT, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DeepL currently ranks first.

ModernMT has been discontinued. New sign-ups are closed and the service sunsets by the end of 2026, replaced by Lara, according to ModernMT's own site.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1DeepL logoDeepLFree plan + paid€7.49/month billed annually (Individual)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +37 of 779.8
2Microsoft Translator logoMicrosoft TranslatorFree—NoWeb, Windows, iOS +14 of 468.9
3Lara Translate logoLara TranslateFree plan + paid$9.99 a month billed annually (Pro)NoWeb6 of 668.8
4LibreTranslate logoLibreTranslateOpen source—YesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 465.4
5Google Translate logoGoogle TranslateFree$20 per million characters (standard tier)NoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 561.8
6SYSTRAN logoSYSTRANPaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.5
  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

    79.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ModernMT

    High-quality MT with glossaries, a document translator and a widely used API.

    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 ×0.387
    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 ModernMT 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. Microsoft Translator logo

    2. Microsoft Translator

    Best for: Microsoft 365 users and developers who want translation tied into Office, Teams and Azure

    FreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    68.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from ModernMT

    Azure-based MT with custom models trained on your own parallel data.

    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 ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Microsoft Translator a good ModernMT alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Offline mode
    Yes, offline translation packs
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API free tier
    2 million characters/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026azure.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Conversation translation
    Yes, real-time
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free API trial
    Free monthly text translation subscription
    Checked Nov 8, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Lara Translate logo

    3. Lara Translate

    Best for: Professionals who want context-aware AI translation with explanations and CAT tool plugins

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ModernMT

    The official successor from the same company, with TM migration and Trados and memoQ plugins.

    Pros

    • Explains translation choices and accepts context
    • Handles documents, images and audio
    • Free plan and free API quota
    • Plugins for Trados and memoQ

    Cons

    • Young product with a smaller ecosystem
    • Free plan has a modest character limit
    • Migration from ModernMT may need rework for API users
    Visit Lara Translate Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Lara Translate a good ModernMT alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 60,000 characters a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026laratranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $9.99/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026laratranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free API
    Up to 10,000 characters/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026laratranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    203 for text
    Checked Nov 8, 2026laratranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9.99 a month billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026laratranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    From $29.99 a month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026laratranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. LibreTranslate logo

    4. LibreTranslate

    Best for: Developers and privacy-focused teams who want a free, self-hosted translation API

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    65.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from ModernMT

    Open-source MT API you can host yourself at no licence cost.

    Pros

    • Runs entirely offline on your own hardware
    • Simple REST API supported by many self-hosted apps
    • No per-character costs when self-hosted
    • AGPL licence with an active community

    Cons

    • Translation quality trails commercial engines
    • Fewer supported languages
    • Needs a decent server for acceptable speed
    Visit LibreTranslate Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.1563
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is LibreTranslate a good ModernMT alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, offline capable
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Translation engine
    Argos Translate
    Checked Nov 8, 2026libretranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting options
    Self-hosted or managed hosting
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.libretranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Google Translate logo

    5. Google Translate

    Best for: Travellers and everyday users who need quick, free translation in almost any language

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ModernMT

    Broad language coverage and a cheap, well-documented cloud translation API.

    Pros

    • Very wide language coverage, including rarer languages
    • Camera, voice and conversation modes in the mobile apps
    • Offline language packs for travel without data
    • Free with no account needed

    Cons

    • Output can be literal or miss tone in longer texts
    • No glossaries, translation memory or team controls in the free app
    • Document translation on the web is limited in formats and size
    Visit Google Translate Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Google Translate a good ModernMT alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Offline mode
    Yes, downloadable languages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026translate.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Camera translation
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026translate.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Website translation
    Yes, by URL
    Checked Nov 8, 2026translate.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API free allowance
    500,000 characters/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloud.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API price
    $20 per million characters (standard tier)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloud.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. SYSTRAN logo

    6. SYSTRAN

    Best for: Enterprises and public bodies that need on-premise or private-cloud machine translation

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ModernMT

    Enterprise MT with domain-specific models and on-premises deployment.

    Pros

    • On-premise and private-cloud deployment options
    • Translates many document formats with layout kept
    • Custom model training for specialist domains

    Cons

    • Fewer languages than the big consumer engines
    • Enterprise pricing is quote-based
    • Less natural output than leading engines for general text
    Visit SYSTRAN Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 SYSTRAN a good ModernMT alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Languages
    55
    Checked Nov 8, 2026systran.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026systran.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, SYSTRAN Server on-premise
    Checked Nov 8, 2026systran.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Document formats
    30+ file formats
    Checked Nov 8, 2026systran.net(opens source in a new tab)

The best ModernMT alternative for…

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

DeepL logo

Best ModernMT alternative for most people

DeepL

High-quality MT with glossaries, a document translator and a widely used API.

Microsoft Translator logo

Best ModernMT alternative for a free option

Microsoft Translator

Azure-based MT with custom models trained on your own parallel data.

Lara Translate logo

Best ModernMT alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lara Translate

The official successor from the same company, with TM migration and Trados and memoQ plugins.

LibreTranslate logo

Best ModernMT alternative for open source

LibreTranslate

Open-source MT API you can host yourself at no licence cost.

SYSTRAN logo

Best ModernMT alternative for self-hosting

SYSTRAN

Enterprise MT with domain-specific models and on-premises deployment.

DeepL logo

Best ModernMT alternative for Mac

DeepL

High-quality MT with glossaries, a document translator and a widely used API.

DeepL logo

Best ModernMT alternative for Windows

DeepL

High-quality MT with glossaries, a document translator and a widely used API.

Google Translate logo

Best ModernMT alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Translate

Broad language coverage and a cheap, well-documented cloud translation API.

DeepL logo

Best ModernMT alternative for working in the browser

DeepL

High-quality MT with glossaries, a document translator and a widely used API.

ModernMT alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ModernMT?

DeepL ranks first right now. High-quality MT with glossaries, a document translator and a widely used API. Microsoft Translator and Lara Translate follow it in our ranking.

ModernMT vs DeepL: what's the difference?

ModernMT is a paid product; DeepL is free with paid plans. Only DeepL runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Is ModernMT free?

ModernMT is a paid product.

How much do ModernMT alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked ModernMT alternatives: DeepL, €7.49/month billed annually (Individual); Lara Translate, $9.99 a month billed annually (Pro); Google Translate, $20 per million characters (standard tier). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to ModernMT?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to ModernMT?

Yes: LibreTranslate. LibreTranslate can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from ModernMT?

The complaints we hear most: closed to new users and shutting down at the end of 2026; text only: no document, image or audio translation; no context or style-guide instructions, unlike newer LLM-based engines.

How is this list ranked?

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