Pricing comparison
Real pricing based on monthly character volume. All prices in USD.
| Volume | Langbly | Amazon | Microsoft | ModernMT | You Save | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M chars/mo | $2.50 | $10 | $15 | $10 | $20 | Save 75% vs Google |
| 5M chars/mo | $22.50 | $90 | $75 | $50 | $100 | Save 75% vs Google |
| 25M chars/mo | $122.50 | $490 | $375 | $250 | $500 | Save 75% vs Google |
| 100M chars/mo | $497.50 | $1,990 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | Save 75% vs Google |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Langbly | Amazon | Microsoft | ModernMT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per 1M chars | $5 | $20 | $15 | $10 | $20 |
| Translation quality | Next-gen AI | NMT | NMT | NMT | Adaptive NMT |
| Context-aware | Limited | ||||
| Formality control | |||||
| Languages | 100+ | 249 | 75 | 135 | 200+ |
| Included/evaluation usage | 500K/mo | 500K/mo | Check current AWS allowance | Check current Azure tier | |
| Glossary support | |||||
| Built-in caching | Up to 1 hour | ||||
| API compatibility | Google v2 | Google v2 | AWS SDK | Azure | Custom |
Why look for DeepL alternatives?
DeepL produces excellent translations for European languages, but there are valid reasons to explore alternatives:
- Cost: DeepL Growth combines a subscription, included usage, and overage; compare the live total for your workload
- Language coverage: Only 33 languages (vs 100-249 for alternatives)
- API format: Proprietary format, migration requires code rewrite
- No caching: Every identical request is billed again
Best overall alternative: Langbly
Langbly charges $5 per million additional input characters after the first 500,000 each month, with no base fee. Compare that transparent usage model against the current total for DeepL Growth at your workload. Translation quality should be validated on your own language pairs and content.
Unlike DeepL, Langbly is fully context-aware and uses custom locale rules for Dutch, German, French, and Spanish translations.
Best for budget: Microsoft Translator
Microsoft offers the cheapest pay-per-use rate at $10/M characters with a permanent 2M free tier. Quality is good for general content, though not as refined as DeepL or Langbly for European languages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Langbly better than DeepL?
Langbly is designed for context-dependent content and includes locale rules for Dutch. DeepL is well established for European languages. Run both on a representative test set and compare DeepL’s current Growth total against Langbly’s published usage price.
Can I migrate from DeepL to Langbly easily?
DeepL uses a proprietary API format, so some code changes are needed. However, Langbly's Google Translate v2 compatible API is simpler, and many developers find it easier to work with. Migration typically takes 1-2 hours.
Which DeepL alternative has the most languages?
Google Translate supports 249 languages. Langbly supports 100+. Microsoft supports 135. DeepL only supports 33 languages.