Google translator alternatives: You should know these tools

Google Translate is a very helpful tool when it comes to translating foreign-language sentences and texts. However, Google Translate also has its weaknesses and does not always deliver optimal results. You should therefore be aware of some Google Translate alternatives.

 

We present the best and most popular alternatives to Google Translate below. This will give you an idea of what they have to offer and help you choose the online translation tool that meets your needs.

 

DeepL

DeepL has been around since 2017 and is often described as the best online translator on the market. Like most of its competitors, it uses neural networks to produce fairly accurate translations.

 

The tool is available in 31 languages; in addition to the browser version, there is also a desktop version and a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

 

You can use DeepL free of charge or take out a paid subscription. In the free version, the length of the texts you can have translated is limited. A maximum of 1,500 characters can be translated at a time on the PC, and 3,000 characters in the mobile apps.

 

Even with the free version of DeepL, you can have entire Word files and PowerPoint presentations translated. Simply upload them and once the translation is complete, the tool automatically downloads the translated file.

 

Formatting is retained in the process. In addition, not only the body text is translated, but also other text elements such as captions and footnotes.

 

In the free version of DeepL, you can upload and translate a maximum of 3 documents per month. In addition, the maximum file size is limited to 5 MB. It is not possible to edit the files translated in the free version.

 

DeepL offers several subscription models that differ in terms of price and the services included. In any case, you can have unlimited texts translated with the paid version.

 

For languages that distinguish between a formal and an informal form of address, you can select the form of address in each paid subscription model. This applies to Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch, for example.

 

Depending on the model, the number and size of files that you can upload and translate is higher. You can also edit the translated and downloaded files afterwards.

 

With some subscription models, DeepL can even be integrated into CAT tools. This is particularly interesting for companies that want to integrate the online translator into their applications.

 

 

Reverso

Reverso is a Google Translate alternative from France. The company started out in 1998 with online dictionaries, but online translation is now its main business. The service is available for 26 languages.

 

Reverso also offers both a free and a paid model. In addition to the browser version, you can also download apps for desktop and mobile devices.

 

The free version of Reverso only translates texts that are a maximum of 2,000 characters long. In addition, use is limited to 2,500 words, after which you have to purchase additional words.

 

Document translation is also available in the free version and 12 file formats are supported. However, you can only upload files up to 2.5 MB in size and PDF files must not exceed 10 pages in length.

 

The premium version of Reverso allows you to translate up to 50,000 words per year. In addition, files uploaded for translation can be up to 30 MB in size. Scanned documents can also be translated.

 

A professional version is also available at a higher price, which translates even more words per year and even larger documents.

 

Reverso can also be used for language learning. For example, you can save vocabulary lists. In the premium version, the number of words you can add to the list is unlimited and you have access to the list on all your devices.

 

 

PONS online text translator

You may have already come across PONS as a publisher of language learning books and dictionaries. Since 2019, it has also been offering a practical online translator for texts.

 

The PONS online text translator supports more than 40 languages. These include Latin and Elvish, one of the most important languages from "The Lord of the Rings". In everyday life, however, translations into these languages are little more than gimmicks.

 

The service is available in the browser and can also be downloaded as an app for Android and Apple devices. You can download the dictionary of desired languages via in-app purchase and thus also have the app translated offline.

 

Like other providers, PONS also offers several subscription models in addition to the free version. In the free version, you can have texts with just 1,200 characters translated. You will also have to live with advertisements.

 

After all, you can rely on the highest level of data protection even in the free version thanks to servers in Europe.

 

The Pur subscription has a low monthly rate, but is also limited to texts with 1,200 characters. In return, you don't have to watch any advertising and receive individual support from PONS customer service.

 

Finally, the Pro subscription removes the character limit for texts. You also have full access to the PONS online dictionaries and are shown additional content such as example sentences and verb tables.

 

As a Pro customer, you can also specify whether the formal or informal form of address should be used when translating the languages in question.

 

You can test the Pro subscription for 7 days before you purchase it, but this is not possible with the Pur subscription. However, you can always cancel your subscription to PONS Online-Textübersetzer on a monthly basis.

 

For business customers, the provider also offers the Translate API interface. This enables the translator to be integrated into websites or apps.

 

Conclusion: Many alternatives to Google Translate available

In addition to the alternatives to Google Translate presented in this article, there are other translation tools that are worth a look. These include iTranslate and Talkao, for example. Amazon and Apple have also launched online translators with SayHi and Translate respectively.

 

To find the best translation tool for your purposes, you should test a few options. You should also take a look at the scope of services offered by the free versions and the subscription models. This will allow you to assess which tool can offer you what you need.

 

The price for use is also not insignificant. The free version may be enough for you, otherwise you should assess whether the services offered are worth the price.