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Best Translation Software in 2026
Translation software can support a single document, a website, or a broader localization workflow. Compare supported languages and document translation with website translation and API access; glossary tools and translation memory may also matter when you handle recurring terminology. Free plans and paid-from prices provide additional cost points. Crowdin, Lara Translate, and Localizely are among the options shown. Consider the kinds of texts you translate and whether your work involves maintaining terminology across projects, connecting through an API, or translating website content.
- 156 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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TranslatePress
by TranslatePressFree plan Open source APISelf-hostedWebChoose TranslatePress if you need website translation with memory and glossary tools, and its site and word allowances match your needs.
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Apertium
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Apertium offers rule-based translation across web, desktop, and command-line options, with support for multiple document formats.
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Bing Translator
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1Bing Translator covers web text, mobile, photo and live conversation use, with offline options in the app. Its 1,000-character page limit and language-dependent feature availability are worth noting.
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DocTranslate
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3DocTranslate brings translation, OCR, interpretation, and office tools into one platform with API and on-premise options.
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Argos Translate
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hostedArgos Translate offers several ways to run offline translation and supports custom language models. Check that the required pair is available, especially if direct translation quality matters.
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CafeTran Espresso
by CafeTran EspressoFree plan LinuxMacWindowsCafeTran Espresso combines document translation with translation memory and glossary tools across three desktop platforms.
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Google Translate
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Google Translate covers several input types and offers both mobile and web tools, including offline language packs.
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iTranslate
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4iTranslate offers text, voice, camera, and offline translation tools.
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Ever Traduora
by Ever TraduoraFree plan APISelf-hostedWebEver Traduora offers project and language management, collaboration controls, multiple translation formats, an API, and self-hosting options.
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Lara Translate
by Lara TranslateFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Lara Translate combines broad language support with document tools, glossaries, and multiple access routes.
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LibreTranslate
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6LibreTranslate combines an API with options to run the software locally, including offline use. Hosted plans have stated burst limits, and longer requests need to be divided into smaller chunks.
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LILA-Rajbhasha
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1Choose LILA-Rajbhasha if you want a free, structured Hindi course with three levels, writing practice and speech comparison.
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Lingvanex Translator
by Lingvanex TranslatorFree plan AndroidAPIExtension+4Lingvanex covers several kinds of content and offers translation across web, desktop, browser, and mobile tools. Check the specific offline limits for the app or document type you plan to use.
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Localizely
by LocalizelyFree plan APILinuxMac+2Localizely combines localization workflows, file-format support, and integrations with a free plan and several paid tiers. It is SaaS-only, so it does not suit organizations requiring self-hosting.
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locize
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4locize links developer workflows with translation and review tools, and can deliver updates without a full redeployment.
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Bergamot Translator
Free plan APIExtensionBergamot offers local browser translation and developer resources, with TranslateLocally as its Firefox route.
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ConveyThis
Free plan APIWebConveyThis provides website translation with glossary and API capabilities, alongside a free plan and multiple paid tiers.
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DeepL Translator
by DeepL TranslatorFree plan APIExtensionDeepL Translator covers text, document, and website translation, with extensions, glossaries, translation memory, and API access.
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DocTranslator
by DocTranslatorFree plan APIWebDocTranslator combines document translation, layout preservation, OCR, and quality checks, with options ranging from a metered free plan to monthly subscriptions.
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Marian NMT
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Marian NMT focuses on model training and machine translation rather than packaged translation-management features.
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Mate Translate
by Mate TranslateFree plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Choose Mate if you want website translation integrated with browsers or Apple apps, plus phrase saving and optional Pro syncing.
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