Translation API
Cloud APIs that provide machine translation capabilities (Google, DeepL, Azure).
Definition
Translation APIs are cloud services that provide programmatic access to machine translation. Major providers include Google Cloud Translation, DeepL API, Amazon Translate, and Microsoft Azure Translator. These APIs translate text on-demand, support batch processing, and can be integrated into TMS platforms, CI/CD pipelines, or custom applications.
Examples
- →Google Cloud Translation - 100+ languages, basic and advanced tiers
- →DeepL API - high quality European languages
- →Amazon Translate - AWS-integrated, real-time and batch
- →Microsoft Translator - Azure ecosystem, document translation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which translation API is best?
Depends on languages and use case. DeepL leads in European language quality. Google has widest language coverage. Amazon/Azure integrate well with their cloud ecosystems. Test with your actual content—quality varies by domain and language pair.
How much do translation APIs cost?
Typically per-character pricing. Google: $20/million chars (basic). DeepL: $25/million chars. Free tiers available for testing. Costs add up for high-volume: 1 million chars ≈ 150-200 pages of text. Budget for both MT and post-editing.