locize connects software internationalization setups with developers, translators, and reviewers, then delivers translation updates through a CDN or API.
Best Translation Apps in 2026
Translation apps and services help convert text, documents and websites between languages. This list covers tools that may run through an Android app, web browser, Windows, Linux, an API or self-hosting. Check Android support first if you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Then compare document and website translation, translation memory, glossary tools, API access and supported languages.
Crowdin is an AI-powered localization platform for translating software, mobile apps, websites, games, marketing content, and documentation.
iTranslate is a translation app for travelers, students, business professionals, employers, and medical staff who need to read, write, or speak…
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SimpleLocalize
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.6Free plan - 5

XTM Cloud
XTM Cloud is a translation management system for linguists, project managers, and localization teams.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.5From $16,500 a year - 6

TranslatePress
TranslatePress is a website translation tool with support for 160 languages.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPISelf-hosted8.5From €99 a year - 7
QuillBot
QuillBot is a collection of AI tools for writing, communication, design, coding, and collaboration.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.5Free plan - 8

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 planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.4From $9.99 a month - 9

Lara Translate
Lara Translate is a translation service for text, documents, websites, audio, images, and interpretation, with usage measured in characters.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.4From $9.99 a month - 10
Localizely
Localizely is a translation management system for mobile app, game, and website content.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS8.4From $16 a month - 11

Trados
Trados is a translation platform for translators, localization professionals, language service providers and organizations managing multilingual content.
WebAPImacOSSelf-hosted8.3 - 12

Tolgee
Tolgee is an open-source translation management and localization platform for applications, designed to let teams translate without modifying code.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From €58 a year - 13

Transifex
Transifex is a localization platform for translating multilingual software, websites, apps and other digital content.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From $140 a month - 14
LingoHub
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From €45 a month - 15
Google Cloud Translation
Google Cloud Translation is an API-based translation service for websites, apps, documents, user comments, and media workflows.
Free planAPI7.9Free plan - 16

DeepL Translator
DeepL Translator is a translation service for text, documents, and websites, with translation memory, glossary tools, and API access.
Free planAPIExtension7.9From €7.49 a month - 17

Weblate
Weblate is an open-source localization platform that connects software repositories with translation work and returns completed strings to version…
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.9From €47 a month - 18

TextUnited
Free planWebAPI7.9From €150 a month - 19

Google Translate
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.8Free plan - 20
Yandex Translate
Yandex Translate translates words, expressions, text in photos and images, websites, and mobile apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.8Free plan - 21

Centus
Centus is a localization platform for automating and managing translation workflows across websites, software, apps, games, and documents.
WebAPI7.8From $145 a month - 22
NiuTrans
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.8CN¥30 one-time - 23

OneSky
OneSky is a localization platform for app and game teams that combines AI tools with human translation.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.8Free plan - 24
PROMT
PROMT offers machine translation software for individuals, businesses, translators, developers, and internet projects.
AndroidiOSAPILinux7.7 - 25
TranslateX
TranslateX translates PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and image files, along with on-screen text, while preserving document layout.
Free planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted7.7From $24 a month
Choosing well
Check Android and other platforms
Start by checking whether the tool has an Android app for your phone or tablet. The listed platform options also include web, Windows, Linux, API and self-hosted setups.
A browser-based service may suit mixed devices, while an API or self-hosted option fits a software workflow.
Compare free plans and trials
A free plan can help you evaluate a translation service before paying. Compare the listed free-plan status and the paid starting price.
A free trial is another way to assess a paid tool. Trados is listed with a 14-day trial and pricing from £24 per month; Alibaba Cloud Machine Translation lists a free plan and paid pricing from $15.
Match the translation tasks
Check whether the listing covers document translation, website translation, or both. Translation memory and glossary tools can matter when terminology must stay consistent across work.
Review API access and languages
If the service must connect to another system, compare its API access. Check the supported-languages field against the languages your work requires.
Consider open-source code
Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. If you need to inspect, adapt or host the code, check the individual tool's licence and platform details.
Questions people ask
Do these translation tools have Android apps?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Check the individual listing for the tool's current Android support before choosing it.
Can I start with a free translation plan?
Free plans are offered by tools in this category. Google Translate is listed as free, while Alibaba Cloud Machine Translation and Amazon Translate also list free plans.
Are paid trials available?
A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Trados lists a 14-day trial and pricing from £24 per month.
Which translation features should I compare?
Compare document translation, website translation, translation memory, glossary tools, API access and supported languages.
Can I self-host a translation tool?
Self-hosted platforms are represented in this category. Check the individual listing to confirm whether a specific tool supports self-hosting.


