Google Translate
Translate text, documents, websites, speech and camera images across languages
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Pricing
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What is Google Translate?
Google Translate translates text, documents and whole webpages between a long list of languages. You can type, speak or handwrite your input, or upload a document. Translated documents keep their original formatting.
On Android and iOS, the apps add camera translation: point your phone at signs, menus or other text and see the translation. A conversation mode helps two people talk in different languages, and Transcribe translates speech as it is spoken. If you download a language, you can translate it without an internet connection. Saved translations sync across your devices.
It suits travelers, students, people working with multilingual content, and anyone who needs a quick translation in a browser or on a phone. The pages we reviewed don't give pricing.
Key features
- Text translation across many languages
- Document translation that keeps formatting
- Website translation by entering a URL
- Camera translation of text you point your phone at
- Conversation mode for talking with someone in another language
- Transcribe for translating speech as it is spoken
- Offline translation with downloaded languages
- Voice and handwriting input
Use cases
Who it's for
Travel
Point the camera at signs and menus, and use downloaded languages offline when there is no data connection.
Cross-language conversations
Conversation mode lets two people talk in different languages using one phone.
Translating documents
Upload a file to get a translation that keeps the original formatting.
Reading foreign websites
Enter a URL to get a translated version of the whole page.
Google Translate pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 2, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
The vendor does not publish plan details.
Price history
- Nov 2, 2026Pricing model: Pricing unknown → Free
- Nov 2, 2026Pricing model: Free → Pricing unknown; Plan dropped: Free
How Google Translate compares
- Google Translate has a free plan, like 3 of the 4 alternatives below.
- It has no public API, unlike all 4 others.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGoogle Translate | Free | — | — | — | ||
D DeepL | — | — | Google Translate vs DeepL | |||
| M | — | — | Google Translate vs Microsoft Translator | |||
C Crowdin | — | — | Google Translate vs Crowdin | |||
P Phrase | $27/mo | — | — | Google Translate vs Phrase |
Compare 7 capabilities
| Capability | Google Translate | DeepL | Phrase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Document translation | — | — | |
| Glossaries | — | ||
| Translation memory | — | ||
| Speech translation | — | — | |
| AI quality scoring | — | — | |
| Office add-ins | — | — | |
| Repo & design integrations | — | — |
Capabilities as stated on each vendor's own site; — means the site doesn't say. The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Available on the web, Android and iOS
- Offline translation for downloaded languages
- Input by text, voice, handwriting, camera or document
- Saved translations sync across devices
Limitations
- The product page doesn't list pricing or usage limits
- The product page doesn't give a total language count
Google Translate FAQ
What platforms does Google Translate run on?
It runs in a web browser at translate.google.com, and there are apps for Android and iOS.
Can it translate offline?
Yes. Download a language to translate it without an internet connection.
Can it translate documents and websites?
Yes. Documents keep their formatting, and you can translate a whole webpage by entering its URL.
Does it translate speech?
Yes. Conversation mode and Transcribe translate speech as people talk.
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