LibreTranslate
Open source translation, self-hostable. Your texts don't pass through any third-party server.
Description
LibreTranslate is an open source translation service you can host on your own server. Your texts don't pass through any third-party server. Quality is lower than DeepL or Google Translate, especially for rare languages, but it's improving regularly. The API is open, making it a good choice for privacy-conscious developers.
Strengths
- 100% open source
- Self-hostable (no data sent)
- No tracking
Limitations
- Translation quality inferior to DeepL
- Server resources needed for self-hosting
- Fewer languages
Recommended for
- Self-hosting translation
- Use without cloud dependency
Compared to alternatives
LibreTranslate is the only open source and self-hostable translation service. DeepL offers much higher quality but your texts pass through its servers.