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CopyTranslator vs PLaMo Translate: catalog facts
CopyTranslatorPLaMo Translate
Free

Free and open source under GPL v2.

Freemium

Free to start; the research does not list paid plan prices.

Windows macOS, Web, Browser extension
  • Translates automatically on copy
  • Fixes broken line breaks from PDF text
  • Translation quality tuned for Japanese output
  • Translates whole Office and PDF files with layout kept
  • Project website is mainly in Chinese
  • Translation quality depends on the online engines it uses
  • Interface and documentation are mainly in Japanese
  • Cloud service, so text is sent to the provider
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application, 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 Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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