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Google Cloud Translation

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What it is

Google Cloud Translation is an API-based translation service for websites, apps, documents, user comments, and media workflows. It supports 189 languages and includes website and document translation, translation memory, glossary tools, and API access. The API is available in Basic and Advanced editions, with Advanced adding customization features and glossary support for website and app workflows. Adaptive Translation uses LLMs and small datasets to shape translations to a content's style and tone. Document translation supports DOCX, PPT, and PDF; Translation Hub manages large document volumes and organizational workflows, while its Advanced option supports human review and editing. Integrations with Speech-to-Text, Transcoder, and Cloud Text-to-Speech support transcript, subtitle, and voice-over workflows. Charges depend on content processed, API methods, 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. Document translation is listed at $0.08.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Headquarters
Mountain View, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Founded
1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Adaptive translation
Adaptive Translation uses LLMs and small datasets to produce nuanced translations matching content style and tone.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
API access
Cloud Translation provides programmatic translation through its API.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Client libraries
Client libraries are available for common programming languages.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Contact center integration
Customer Engagement Suite and Translation API enable real-time bilingual phone and chat interactions.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Customer data ownership
Google Cloud states that customers own their customer data.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Data processing policy
Google says it processes customer data according to customer agreements.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Document formats
Priced document translation supports DOCX, PPT, and PDF formats.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Document translation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Failed operation billing
Only successful translations returned from a failed operation are charged.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Free credit limit
The monthly free credit is up to $10 and does not roll over.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Free tier limit
The first 500,000 API characters per month are free across Basic and Advanced, excluding LLMs.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Glossary support
Advanced edition supports glossaries for website and app translation workflows.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Glossary tools
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Human review
Translation Hub Advanced supports content requiring human review and editing.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Media integrations
Speech-to-Text, Transcoder, and Cloud Text-to-Speech support transcripts, subtitles, and voice-overs.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Monthly usage billing
Charges are based on the amount of content processed, API methods, and translation model.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Security controls
Google Cloud describes stringent security measures and tools to control customer data access.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Supported content
It can translate websites, apps, documents, user comments, and media workflows.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Supported languages
Translation is available across 189 languages.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Translation editions
The API comes in Basic and Advanced editions; Advanced adds customization features.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Translation memory
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Website translation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Workflow management
Translation Hub manages large document volumes and organizational translation workflows.Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com

Plans and prices

Neural Machine Translation free allowance Free 500,000 characters per month Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Neural Machine Translation text $20 a month 500,000 to 1 billion characters per month 500,000 to 1 billion characters per month Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Neural Machine Translation document $0.08 a month Pages sent to the API per month Document translation Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Custom Translation text $80 a month 500,000 to 250 million characters per month 500,000 to 250 million characters per month Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Custom Translation document $0.25 a month Pages sent to the API per month Custom model document translation Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Translation LLM input $10 a month Input characters per month Translation LLM input processing Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Translation LLM output $10 a month Output characters per month Translation LLM output processing Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Adaptive Translation input $25 a month Input characters per month Adaptive Translation input processing Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Adaptive Translation output $25 a month Output characters per month Adaptive Translation output processing Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Advanced document translation $0.08 a month $0.08 per page DOCX, PPT, and PDF pages sent to the API per month. Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Translation LLM $10 a month $10 per million input characters and $10 per million output characters Specialized translation large language model usage. Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Advanced NMT text translation $20 a month $20 per million characters over 500,000 characters per month NMT text translations over 500,000 characters per month. Read 27 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports 189 languages.
  • Includes website and document translation APIs.
  • First 500,000 API characters monthly are free, with stated exclusions.
  • Translation Hub Advanced supports human review and editing.
  • Only successful translations returned from failed operations are charged.

Limits

  • Monthly free credit is up to $10 and does not roll over.
  • Charges vary by content volume, API method, and model.
  • LLM use is excluded from the free character allowance.

Who it suits

It suits developers and organizations building translation into websites, apps, documents, or media workflows. Teams handling large document volumes may also consider Translation Hub and its human-review option.

Verdict

Google Cloud Translation provides multiple translation workflows and a defined monthly free character allowance, with charges depending on usage and model. Check which edition and translation methods your workload needs when estimating costs.

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