ModernMT
Adaptive machine translation API for businesses, now moving to Lara
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Pricing
Contact for pricing
API
Yes
Company
Translated S.r.l.
Platforms
What is ModernMT?
ModernMT is a machine translation service from Translated that is being replaced by Lara, Translated's newer translation platform. According to the vendor, ModernMT will shut down by the end of 2026. Existing ModernMT API keys keep working until December 31, 2026, and users can create Lara keys in their account settings.
Lara runs on a large language model trained for translation. It handles text, documents in 60+ formats (Office, PDF, InDesign, XLIFF, subtitles and more), images, and audio through the API. It covers 200+ languages and can adapt output using glossaries, translation memories, context, instructions and style guides.
It is built for localization teams, translators and developers. It offers plugins for Trados Studio and memoQ, integrations with Crowdin, n8n and Google Sheets, an MCP server, a CLI, and SDKs for several programming languages.
Key features
- Translation across 200+ languages
- Document translation in 60+ file formats
- Image translation for 10+ file types
- Audio translation via API in 60+ languages
- Adapts to glossaries, translation memories and style guides
- Trados Studio and memoQ plugins
- MCP server, CLI and SDKs for seven languages
- Integrations with Crowdin, n8n, Blackbird and Google Sheets
Use cases
Who it's for
Localization workflows
Translators can use the Trados Studio or memoQ plugins to get machine translation inside their CAT tool.
Developer integrations
Developers can add translation to their apps through the SDKs for Node.js, Python, Go, Java, .NET, PHP or Swift.
Document translation
Teams can translate Office, PDF, InDesign or XLIFF files and keep the original format.
Migrating from ModernMT
Existing ModernMT API users can switch to Lara keys before ModernMT keys stop working on December 31, 2026.
ModernMT pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 2, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Enterprise / Team
Custom
- Reviewed individually
- Volume-based or Lara subscription plus usage fee
Price history
- Nov 2, 2026Pricing model: Pricing unknown → Contact for pricing; New plan: Enterprise / Team (Custom)
How ModernMT compares
- ModernMT has no free plan, while all 4 alternatives below have one.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Quote | — | — | — | ||
G Google Translate | Free | — | — | — | ModernMT vs Google Translate | |
D DeepL | — | — | ModernMT vs DeepL | |||
| M | — | — | ModernMT vs Microsoft Translator | |||
C Crowdin | — | — | ModernMT vs Crowdin |
Compare 5 capabilities
| Capability | ModernMT | DeepL |
|---|---|---|
| Document translation | — | |
| Glossaries | — | |
| Translation memory | — | |
| Speech translation | — | |
| Office add-ins | — |
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
- Supports 200+ languages
- Handles 60+ document formats
- SDKs available for seven programming languages
- Plugins for Trados Studio and memoQ
Limitations
- ModernMT will shut down by the end of 2026 and is being replaced by Lara
- No public prices; pricing requires contacting sales
- Style guides and profanity detection are available only through the API
ModernMT FAQ
Is ModernMT being discontinued?
Yes. The vendor says ModernMT will shut down by the end of 2026 and is moving to Lara.
Will my ModernMT API key keep working?
Existing keys work until December 31, 2026. You can create a Lara key under Settings → API Keys.
How much does it cost?
No prices are published. Plans are set individually, either at ModernMT-style volume pricing or as a Lara subscription plus a usage fee. Contact Lara sales for a quote.
Which file formats are supported?
60+ document formats, including Office, PDF, InDesign, DITA, JSON, Markdown, XLIFF and subtitles, plus 10+ image file types.
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