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Indie alternatives to Google Translate
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Google Translate does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepL | Free plan | – | – | Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API |
| Immersive Translate | Free plan | – | – | Browser extension, iOS, Android |
| LibreTranslate | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, API, Self-hosted |
The alternatives
2. Immersive Translate
Bilingual web page and PDF translation
A browser extension that translates web pages, PDFs, EPUBs and subtitles side by side with the original text.
Free plan · Browser extension, iOS, Android · Website ↗
3. LibreTranslate
Free and open-source machine translation API
An open-source machine translation API that can be self-hosted, without relying on proprietary providers.
Free plan · Web, API, Self-hosted · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Google Translate?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: DeepL, Immersive Translate and LibreTranslate.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Translate?
LibreTranslate is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Google Translate?
Yes: LibreTranslate can run on your own server.
Which Google Translate alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: DeepL. On Windows: DeepL. On iPhone and iPad: DeepL and Immersive Translate. On Android: DeepL and Immersive Translate. On the web: DeepL and LibreTranslate. As a browser extension: DeepL and Immersive Translate.
What makes these alternatives to Google Translate “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Google Translate.
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