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Microsoft Translator vs OpenL

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Microsoft Translator

Microsoft's free translation service for text, speech and conversation across devices

4.0Free

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OpenL

AI translation service for text, images, scanned PDFs, documents, speech and websites in 100+ languages, with…

4.1$8.9/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Microsoft Translator does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    OpenL

    4.0 against 4.1

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Writing tools

Side by side

Compared onMicrosoft TranslatorOpenL
Our rating4.04.1Better
Starts atFree$8.9/mo
Free planYesYes
CategoryWritingWriting
PlansFreeFrom $8.9/mo
Key features
  • Text, speech and document translation across many languages
  • Live multi-person conversation translation on separate devices
  • Free on web and mobile
  • Integrated across Microsoft Office and Edge
  • Offline language packs on mobile
  • Translation of text, images, documents, speech and websites
  • Scanned PDF and image-to-image translation
  • Fast and Advanced modes for precision
  • Translate Agent and Pro OCR on higher plans
  • Chrome and Edge extensions and an iPhone app
Pros
  • Live multi-person conversation translation is genuinely distinctive
  • Free and often already available through Microsoft products
  • Offline capability on mobile for travel
  • Free daily use with no login
  • Handles scanned PDFs and images, not only text
  • Paid plans start at $8.9 a month on yearly billing
Cons
  • Quality varies substantially by language pair
  • Published or contractual translation still needs human review
  • Free text input is capped at 1,500 characters at a time
  • Image and scanned PDF translations are limited per day on lower plans
  • User counts and language counts are the company's own
CompanyOpenL Translate

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Translator better than OpenL?

In our reviews Microsoft Translator scores 4.0 and OpenL scores 4.1. The better pick depends on the job. Microsoft Translator: Microsoft's free translation service for text, speech and conversation across devices. OpenL: AI translation service for text, images, scanned PDFs, documents, speech and websites in 100+ languages, with a Translate Agent and Pro OCR for complex content and free daily use without logging in.

Which is cheaper, Microsoft Translator or OpenL?

Microsoft Translator: free. OpenL: from $8.9/mo.

Do Microsoft Translator and OpenL have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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