LibreTranslate
7.0#38 in translation softwareFrom $29 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitLibreTranslate vs SimpleLocalize
SimpleLocalize
8.6#4 in translation appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LibreTranslate | SimpleLocalize |
|---|---|---|
| API access | The hosted libretranslate.com API requires a purchased API key, while self-hosted instances do not require one by default. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include a Discourse translator plugin, Android and iOS apps, Firefox extensions, and the minbrowser web browser. | Listed integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Figma, Shopify, Webflow, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, and Zapier. |
| Support | The portal directs users to contact support for API keys with higher request-per-minute or character limits. | Documented support channels include email, community Discord, FAQs/knowledge base, chat, GitHub issues, YouTube tutorials, and feature requests. |
LibreTranslate plans
- Pro$29 a month
- Business$58 a month
SimpleLocalize plans
- CommunityFree
- Developer$12 a month
- Team$35 a month
- Business€99 a month
Pick LibreTranslate if…
LibreTranslate suits people who need a translation API and want the option to run the software locally or on their own server. Its documented integrations and mobile apps may also suit users seeking those routes to access translation.
Pick SimpleLocalize if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.