Best translation tools
Machine translation apps and APIs, translation memory (CAT) tools, and localization platforms for translating software, websites and documents.
31 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
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- Alternatives to Crowdin
Localization platform for software, games and docs, with hundreds of integrations and free open-source plans.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to DeepL
Neural machine translator known for natural-sounding output in European and major Asian languages.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension - Alternatives to Google Translate
Google's free translator for text, speech, camera images and whole websites in a very wide range of languages.
FreeWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension - Alternatives to Lokalise
Localization platform for product teams, with deep links into code, design tools and content systems.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Phrase
Enterprise localization suite combining a translation management system with software string tools.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Microsoft Translator
Microsoft's free translation apps and Azure API, built into Bing, Office, Edge and Teams.
FreeWeb, Windows, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Tolgee
Open-source localization platform with in-context editing inside your running web app.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to LibreTranslate
Open-source machine translation API you can run on your own server, fully offline.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Smartling
Enterprise translation management platform with AI translation and professional language services.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Matecat
Free, open-source online CAT tool for translating and post-editing machine translation.
FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to SYSTRAN
Veteran machine translation vendor selling secure cloud, private-cloud and on-premise translation to enterprises.
PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Transifex
Localization platform for software and web content, now part of XTM with an AI translation engine.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to POEditor
Simple hosted localization tool for app and website strings, with a free plan for small projects.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Weglot
Website translation service that translates and hosts multilingual versions of your site.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to memoQ
Professional CAT tool and translation management server, a major rival to Trados.
PaidSelf-hostableWindows, Web, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Trados Studio
RWS's desktop CAT tool, the long-standing industry standard for professional translators and agencies.
PaidWindows, Web - Alternatives to Smartcat
- Alternatives to Weblate
Open-source, Git-integrated web localization platform you can self-host or use as a hosted service.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Lingvanex
Machine translation apps, SDKs and on-premise servers that can run fully offline.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Localazy
Developer-friendly localization platform with unlimited seats and built-in AI translation credits.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to SimpleLocalize
Lightweight translation management for software teams, with a CLI and hosted translations.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Lara Translate
LLM-based translator from Translated that explains its choices and adapts to context.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to OmegaT
Free, open-source desktop translation memory tool for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Localize
- Alternatives to iTranslate
Mobile-first translator app with voice, camera, keyboard and offline modes.
Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, iOS, Android - Alternatives to TranslatePress
WordPress plugin for translating a site visually from the front end, with optional AI translation.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to WPML
The long-established multilingual plugin for WordPress, covering content, themes, plugins and WooCommerce.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Argos Translate
Open-source offline translation library for Python, with a desktop app and downloadable language packages.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Papago
NAVER's translator, especially popular for Korean, Japanese and Chinese.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Yandex Translate
Yandex's free translator for text, photos and websites, strongest in Russian and nearby languages.
FreeWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Immersive Translate
Browser extension that shows web pages, PDFs and video subtitles in both languages side by side.
Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android
Our picks by need
Best for most people
CrowdinBest for a free option
Google TranslateBest for open source
TolgeeBest for self-hosting
LibreTranslateBest for Mac
DeepLBest for Windows
Microsoft TranslatorBest for Linux
OmegaTBest for iPhone and Android
LingvanexPopular comparisons
Common questions
What are the best translation tools?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading translation tools right now are Crowdin, DeepL, Google Translate, Lokalise and Phrase.
Are there free translation tools?
Yes. Crowdin (free plan + paid), DeepL (free plan + paid), Google Translate (free), Microsoft Translator (free) and Tolgee (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 20 free or freemium apps we track.
Which translation tools are open source?
Tolgee, LibreTranslate, Matecat, Weblate, OmegaT and Argos Translate.