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Google Cloud Translation
Google Cloud Translation · Mountain View, California, United States · founded 1998
What it is
Google Cloud Translation is an API-based service for translating websites, apps, documents, user comments, and media workflows. It supports 189 languages and includes document and website translation, translation memory, glossary tools, and API access. The API comes in Basic and Advanced editions, with Advanced adding customization and glossary support for website and app workflows. Adaptive Translation uses LLMs and small datasets to tailor output to content style and tone. Document translation supports DOCX, PPT, and PDF. Translation Hub handles large document volumes and organizational workflows, and its Advanced option supports human review and editing. Client libraries are available for common programming languages. Speech-to-Text, Transcoder, and Cloud Text-to-Speech integrations support transcript, subtitle, and voice-over workflows. Charges depend on content volume, API method, and translation model. The first 500,000 API characters per month are free across Basic and Advanced, excluding LLMs; monthly free credit is up to $10 and does not roll over. Listed rates include $0.08 per page for neural machine translation documents and $20 a month for neural machine text translation from 500,000 to 1 billion characters.
For and against
For
- Supports 189 languages
- Offers Basic and Advanced API editions
- Document workflows support DOCX, PPT, and PDF
- First 500,000 monthly API characters are free
Against
- Free credit is capped at $10 monthly
- Free credit does not roll over
- Charges vary by volume, API method, and model
The verdict
Google Cloud Translation provides API translation alongside document workflow and media integrations. Its free usage has a monthly character threshold and non-rolling credit cap, while paid charges depend on the service used.
Who it suits
Google Cloud Translation suits developers and organizations incorporating translation into websites, apps, documents, or media workflows. Translation Hub and Advanced features may suit teams handling large document volumes or needing review and customization.
Plans and prices
Neural Machine Translation free allowance
500,000 characters per month
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Neural Machine Translation text
500,000 to 1 billion characters per month
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Neural Machine Translation document
Document translation
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Custom Translation text
500,000 to 250 million characters per month
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Custom Translation document
Custom model document translation
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Translation LLM input
Translation LLM input processing
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Translation LLM output
Translation LLM output processing
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Adaptive Translation input
Adaptive Translation input processing
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Adaptive Translation output
Adaptive Translation output processing
Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
On the record
- Adaptive translation
- Adaptive Translation uses LLMs and small datasets to produce nuanced translations matching content style and tone.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- API access
- Cloud Translation provides programmatic translation through its API.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Client libraries
- Client libraries are available for common programming languages.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Contact center integration
- Customer Engagement Suite and Translation API enable real-time bilingual phone and chat interactions.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Customer data ownership
- Google Cloud states that customers own their customer data.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Data processing policy
- Google says it processes customer data according to customer agreements.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Document formats
- Priced document translation supports DOCX, PPT, and PDF formats.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Document translation
- Yescloud.google.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Failed operation billing
- Only successful translations returned from a failed operation are charged.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free credit limit
- The monthly free credit is up to $10 and does not roll over.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free tier limit
- The first 500,000 API characters per month are free across Basic and Advanced, excluding LLMs.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Glossary support
- Advanced edition supports glossaries for website and app translation workflows.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Glossary tools
- Yescloud.google.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Human review
- Translation Hub Advanced supports content requiring human review and editing.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Media integrations
- Speech-to-Text, Transcoder, and Cloud Text-to-Speech support transcripts, subtitles, and voice-overs.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Monthly usage billing
- Charges are based on the amount of content processed, API methods, and translation model.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Security controls
- Google Cloud describes stringent security measures and tools to control customer data access.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Supported content
- It can translate websites, apps, documents, user comments, and media workflows.cloud.google.com · read 27 Sep 2026
