BizTech Q&A 30: Translation software options

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Question

Where can I find low-cost translation software/services that we can use to better serve our clientele?

~ Kevin

Answer

Hi Kevin,

The good news is that you have a lot of options.  The bad news is that you have a LOT OF OPTIONS.  Almost too many.

Here are some questions for you to consider -

• • How will your clients use the software?
  • What type of device will they want to use the software on (i.e., desktop, phone, tablet, etc.)?
  • How much will they translate at one time?
  • What languages do you need?

There are more things to consider, but that’s a good starting point.  

Here are some options for translation software for computers or mobile devices -

• • Google Translate
  • Microsoft Translator
  • Amazon Translate
  • DeepL
  • ChatGPT
  • Google Gemini
  • Anthropic Claude
  • Weglot

The pricing varies wildly, but most of them have a free option.  Pricing starts if you want advanced features or have to translate a lot of words.

There are also professional translation services where you can call a number and get a person on the phone live who will do the translating for you.  These are typically expensive.  Some examples are:

• • DayTranslations
  • LanguageLine Solutions
  • Alta Language Services

Thanks for the question

~ Damien