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Google Translate vs LibreTranslate
Both stand on translation apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Google Translate covers several input types and offers both mobile and web tools, including offline language packs. Its document limits and browser support distinctions matter if those are central to your use.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6
LibreTranslate 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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| Google Translate | LibreTranslate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | translate.google.com | libretranslate.com |
| On translation apps | #2 of 158 | #41 of 158 |
Google Translate: what it does well
- Free to use on web, Android and iOS.
- Mobile translation supports camera and image input.
- Downloaded language packs allow offline translation.
- Saved words and phrases sync across devices.
- Web document translation supports four file formats.
What to know first
- Document translation is unavailable on mobile.
- Scanned PDF pages and image text are not translated.
- Document files are limited to 10 MB.
- Microphone translation has limited Safari and Edge support.
LibreTranslate: what it does well
- Free self-hosting on a machine or server
- Supports text, markup, and file translation
- Automatic source-language detection
- Offline-capable local operation
- Hosted plans list unlimited translations
What to know first
- No free trial
- Hosted requests over 2,000 characters should be split
- Translation memory is not available
- Glossary support is not available
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