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LibreTranslateBaidu Translate
Free

Free and open source to download and self-host.

 Freemium

Free to use, with a paid membership and paid human translation.

Web, Self-hosted Web
  • Self-hostable and works offline
  • Translates text and files
  • 203 languages with strong Chinese support
  • Translates documents, images and audio as well as text
  • Translation quality can trail large commercial services
  • Running your own server needs some setup and resources
  • Interface is in Chinese
  • Some features require a paid membership
Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Needs internet

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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