Papago alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Papago: supports only a small set of languages, and help and business pages are mostly aimed at Korean users. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Papago, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Translate currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Papago alternative for most people
Google TranslateFar more languages, useful when you leave the Korean-Japanese-Chinese pairs.
Best Papago alternative for a free option
Microsoft TranslatorFree apps with offline packs and group conversation mode.
Best Papago alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DeepLStrong in Japanese, Korean and Chinese too, with document translation and glossaries.
Best Papago alternative for Mac
iTranslateA travel translator with a broad language list and offline mode.
Best Papago alternative for Windows
DeepLStrong in Japanese, Korean and Chinese too, with document translation and glossaries.
Best Papago alternative for iPhone and Android
Google TranslateFar more languages, useful when you leave the Korean-Japanese-Chinese pairs.
Best Papago alternative for working in the browser
Google TranslateFar more languages, useful when you leave the Korean-Japanese-Chinese pairs.
Papago alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Papago?
Google Translate ranks first right now. Far more languages, useful when you leave the Korean-Japanese-Chinese pairs. DeepL and Microsoft Translator follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Papago?
Yes. Google Translate (free), DeepL (free plan + paid), Microsoft Translator (free) and iTranslate (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Papago?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Papago?
The complaints we hear most: supports only a small set of languages; help and business pages are mostly aimed at Korean users; business features sit behind the separate Papago Plus service.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Papago, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.