Google Translate
v2 Compatible API
Use the same v2 endpoint shape, with caching, idempotency, HTML support, and usage-based billing on input characters.
"data": {
"translations": [
{ "translatedText": "Hola mundo." }
]
}
}
Works with your stack
Drop-in compatibility with the Google Translate v2 API via official plugins and SDKs. Nothing to rebuild.
Automotive, logistics, travel, e-commerce, real estate, localization agencies, and universities use Langbly across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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Everything you need to localize your app without the complexity.
Privacy-First Data Handling
No request-body storage in our database. API keys verified on every request. Traffic encrypted in transit (TLS).
HTML Tag Support
Translate text nodes while keeping HTML tags intact using the format=html parameter.
Auto-Language Detection
Automatic source language detection when the source parameter is omitted.
Formality Control
Fine-tune output with the optional formality parameter (formal/informal/neutral).
Resilient by
Design.
Retries + circuit breaker handle upstream issues gracefully. Redis caching reduces cost and stabilizes repeated requests. Optional fallback routing is available when configured.
Retries + Circuit Breaker
Retries (up to 2 by default) and circuit breaking patterns reduce error spikes.
Redis Caching
Frequently requested translations are served from cache with a one-hour TTL.
Idempotency-Key
Safe client retries without accidental double-charging or duplicate work.
Built for trust and compliance
Region-aware processing, limited content retention, and a dedicated EU translation endpoint.
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FAQ
Short answers for common questions.
Is this affiliated with Google?
No. We implement a Google Translate v2-compatible endpoint shape for easy migration.
How are you billed?
Billing is based on input characters. Every account includes 500K chars/month. Above that, it costs $5 per 1M characters.
How many languages do you support?
Langbly supports 100+ languages. You can find the full list in our documentation.
Do you support document translation?
Yes. We support 15+ file formats, including DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, PDF, and SRT, with formatting preserved.
Does text translation preserve HTML formatting?
Yes. Use the format=html option to keep HTML tags intact in your translations.
Is there EU data residency?
Yes. Use eu.langbly.com for processing in EU Google Cloud regions, with temporary caching in Frankfurt.