18.2
iTranslate is a translation app for travelers, students, business professionals, employers, and medical staff who need to read, write, or speak…
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Language Translation Software in 2026
Language translation software helps convert text and other content between languages. The chart covers services and apps that can run through Android, web, Windows, macOS, iOS or an API. Android is one of the platforms represented here, but support can differ by product. Check the Android app or browser option, then compare free plans, paid starting prices, translation modes, language coverage, glossary and…
27.9
XTM Cloud is a translation management system for linguists, project managers, and localization teams.
AndroidiOSWeb
37.8
Crowdin is an AI-powered localization platform for translating software, mobile apps, websites, games, marketing content, and documentation.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
- 4
Papago
Papago is a translation service that NAVER describes as using self-developed AI technology to help users read, write, hear, and speak foreign languages.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.8From $9.99 a month - 5
Trados
Trados is a translation platform for translators, localization professionals, language service providers and organizations managing multilingual content.
WebAPImacOSSelf-hosted7.5 - 6
CafeTran Espresso
CafeTran Espresso is a computer-assisted translation application for translating documents and managing translation resources.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.1From €80 a year - 7
DeepL Translator
DeepL Translator is a translation service for text, documents, and websites, with translation memory, glossary tools, and API access.
Free planAPIExtension7.1From €7.49 a month - 8
Google Cloud Translation
Google Cloud Translation is an API-based translation service for websites, apps, documents, user comments, and media workflows.
Free planAPI7.1Free plan - 9
Google Translate
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.0Free plan - 10
Reverso
Reverso provides language tools for translation, dictionaries, correction, and adaptive learning across mobile, desktop, web, browser extensions, and API access.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0From €77.88 a year - 11
Yandex Translate
Yandex Translate translates words, expressions, text in photos and images, websites, and mobile apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.0Free plan - 12
Baidu Translate
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.9From CN¥99 a year - 13
Lingvanex Translator
Lingvanex Translator translates text, speech, video, documents, and instant messages.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.8From €99.99 a year - 14
Smartling
WebAPI6.8From $0.01 a month - 15
Microsoft Translator
Free planAPI6.7Free plan - 16
Matecat
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.5Free plan - 17
Déjà Vu X3
Déjà Vu X3 is a Windows desktop computer-assisted translation environment from the maker Déjà Vu X3, headquartered in Lille, France and founded in 1993.
Free planWindows6.4Free plan - 18
Amazon Translate
Amazon Translate is an API-based service for translating text on demand between 75 supported languages.
API6.3From $15 a month - 19
SYSTRAN Translate
SYSTRAN Translate Pro is a professional translation service for text and documents in 55 languages and more than 150 language pairs.
WebAPISelf-hosted6.3From €17.99 a month - 20
Argos Translate
Argos Translate is a free, open-source translation library written in Python that can run offline.
Free planAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 21
Across Language Server
Across Language Server is a translation management system for enterprises and language service providers.
WebAPISelf-hostedWindows6.0 - 22
Unbabel
WebAPI6.0 - 23
Wordfast
API5.9From $1 a month - 24
Lokalise
Lokalise is a paid translation platform for documents and websites, with translation memory, glossary tools, and API access.
API5.8From $149 a month - 25
5.7From $436 a year
Choosing well
Check Android access first
If you plan to translate on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, confirm that the product has an Android app or a usable web interface. Platform coverage can also include Windows, macOS, iOS and API access.
Compare free plans and starting prices
A free plan is available from products in this category, while other tools use paid or freemium pricing. Check the listed paid-from price and what the free plan includes.
A trial can help you assess a paid service before subscribing. iTranslate lists a free plan and a 7-day trial; Amazon Translate lists a free plan and pricing from $15.
Match languages and modes
Compare supported languages and translation modes against the text or content you need to handle. Google Translate, DeepL Translator and Baidu Translate are examples to examine by coverage and mode.
Look for glossary and memory tools
Glossary support can help keep preferred terms consistent. Translation memory can help reuse earlier translations. Check both fields if your work uses repeated wording.
Check connections to other software
Native integrations can link translation with the tools you already use. API access matters when translation needs to be built into an app, service or workflow.
Questions people ask
Can I use these tools on an Android phone?
Android is a listed platform for this category, but support varies by product. Check the product’s Android app or web option before choosing.
Are free plans available?
Yes. Products in this category offer free plans, free pricing or freemium access. Review the plan details and any paid starting price.
Is a free trial available?
A free trial is offered by products in the list. iTranslate lists a 7-day trial alongside its free plan.
Which comparison fields matter for translation work?
Compare translation modes, supported languages, glossary support, translation memory, native integrations and API access, along with pricing.
Can translation software connect through an API?
API access is a comparison field for this category. Check the product details to see whether an API fits your workflow.