Translation Services · true cost · Updated September 2026
The true cost of translation services
What you'll actually pay. Of the 7 translation services tools we track, 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 1 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 2 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Usage overages: 1 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: DeepL from $8.74/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: DeepL, Weglot, Phrase, Crowdin, ….
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Translation Services — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepL | $8.74/mo | — | — |
| Weglot | $17/mo | — | — |
| Phrase | $27/mo | — | — |
| Crowdin | $59/mo | — | — |
| Lokalise | $144/mo | — | — |
| Google Cloud Translation | quote-only | Yes | — |
| Smartling | not priced monthly | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-09-05. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does translation services have hidden fees?
Across the 7 translation services tools we track: 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 1 charge usage overages. As of 2026-09-05.
What is the cheapest translation service with published pricing?
DeepL, from $8.74/mo. Verified 2026-09-05.
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