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Pot alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Pot: no longer maintained, and the repository is archived, and most engines need your own API keys. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pot, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DeepL currently ranks first.

Pot has been discontinued. No longer maintained, according to the Pot website, which points users to the developer's newer app, Manggo.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1DeepL logoDeepLFree plan + paid€7.49/month billed annually (Individual)NoWeb, Windows, macOS +37 of 783.8
2Microsoft Translator logoMicrosoft TranslatorFree—NoWeb, Windows, iOS +14 of 468.9
3Immersive Translate logoImmersive TranslateFree plan + paid$14.99 a month (Pro)NoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +17 of 764.8
4Google Translate logoGoogle TranslateFree$20 per million characters (standard tier)NoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 561.8
  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

    83.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pot

    Desktop app with a shortcut to translate selected text, and high-quality output for European languages.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Pot 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 Pot

    Free apps with image and conversation translation, backed by a large provider.

    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 Pot 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. Immersive Translate logo

    3. Immersive Translate

    Best for: Readers and language learners who want bilingual web pages, PDFs and subtitles

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pot

    Actively developed and supports many engines including AI models, mostly in the browser.

    Pros

    • Keeps the original text visible next to the translation
    • Works on pages, PDFs, ebooks, subtitles and images
    • Lets you plug in your own DeepL or AI API keys

    Cons

    • Needs wide browser permissions on every page
    • Best models and higher limits require Pro
    • Can clutter complex page layouts
    Visit Immersive Translate 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 Immersive Translate a good Pot alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026immersivetranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browsers
    Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari
    Checked Nov 8, 2026immersivetranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    30M+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026immersivetranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Content types
    Websites, PDFs, video subtitles
    Checked Nov 8, 2026immersivetranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14.99 a month (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026immersivetranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan (annual)
    $119.88 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026immersivetranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max plan
    $39.99 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026immersivetranslate.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Google Translate logo

    4. 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 Pot

    Free, with camera and image text translation on mobile and broad language coverage.

    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 Pot 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)

The best Pot alternative for…

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

DeepL logo

Best Pot alternative for most people

DeepL

Desktop app with a shortcut to translate selected text, and high-quality output for European languages.

Microsoft Translator logo

Best Pot alternative for a free option

Microsoft Translator

Free apps with image and conversation translation, backed by a large provider.

Immersive Translate logo

Best Pot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Immersive Translate

Actively developed and supports many engines including AI models, mostly in the browser.

DeepL logo

Best Pot alternative for Mac

DeepL

Desktop app with a shortcut to translate selected text, and high-quality output for European languages.

DeepL logo

Best Pot alternative for Windows

DeepL

Desktop app with a shortcut to translate selected text, and high-quality output for European languages.

Google Translate logo

Best Pot alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Translate

Free, with camera and image text translation on mobile and broad language coverage.

DeepL logo

Best Pot alternative for working in the browser

DeepL

Desktop app with a shortcut to translate selected text, and high-quality output for European languages.

Pot alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Pot?

DeepL ranks first right now. Desktop app with a shortcut to translate selected text, and high-quality output for European languages. Microsoft Translator and Immersive Translate follow it in our ranking.

Pot vs DeepL: what's the difference?

Pot is free and open source; DeepL is free with paid plans. Pot is open source and DeepL is not. Only Pot runs on Linux. Only DeepL runs on Web, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Is Pot free?

Pot is free and open source.

How much do Pot alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Pot alternatives: DeepL, €7.49/month billed annually (Individual); Immersive Translate, $14.99 a month (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 Pot?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Pot?

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

Why do people switch from Pot?

The complaints we hear most: no longer maintained, and the repository is archived; most engines need your own API keys; documentation and community are mainly in Chinese.

How is this list ranked?

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