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CopyTranslator vs Mate Translate: catalog facts
CopyTranslatorMate Translate
Free

Free and open source under GPL v2.

Freemium

Can be tried for free; paid options are offered.

Windows macOS, iOS, Browser extension
  • Translates automatically on copy
  • Fixes broken line breaks from PDF text
  • 248 languages
  • Extensions for all major browsers plus Mac and iOS apps
  • Project website is mainly in Chinese
  • Translation quality depends on the online engines it uses
  • Proprietary, with some features behind payment
  • No Windows, Linux or Android apps
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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