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Papago vs Weblate
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 AndroidAPIExtension+4
Choose Papago if you need several translation modes across web and device apps, with a free plan to start. Papago Plus is a fit for larger document, image, voice, glossary, or team needs; Plus Basic costs $9.99 a month.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Weblate connects localization work with repository workflows and offers both cloud and self-hosted options. Teams should consider hosted-string limits and the public-project restriction on free hosting.
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| Papago | Weblate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus Basic: $9.99 a month | Premium Cloud 10k: €47 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Maker | Papago | Weblate |
| Website | papago.naver.com | weblate.org |
| On translation apps | #9 of 158 | #5 of 158 |
Papago: what it does well
- Offers text, image, voice, offline, conversation, handwriting, website, and document translation.
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, and as an extension.
- Standard web document translation accepts files up to 20 MB.
- Plus supports custom and shared glossaries and teams of up to 100 members.
What to know first
- The free plan limits images, documents, voice translation, and glossary terms.
- The standard web document translator has a 20 MB file limit.
Weblate: what it does well
- Returns translations to version control alongside project code
- Offers translation memory and shared glossaries
- Supports human-reviewed machine translation and LLM suggestions
- Self-hosted software is free
What to know first
- Free Libre hosting is only for public libre projects
- Cloud pricing depends on hosted strings
- Cloud plans include a 14-day trial, not a free plan
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