Proxylang

Proxylang is a machine-translation service for websites that need multilingual pages, search visibility, or translated visitor chat. It is best suited to site owners who want to edit automated translations and manage several languages from one system. Its breadth is appealing, but lifetime word quotas and separate chat limits demand careful plan selection.

Overview

Proxylang translates website changes into 77+ languages, can leave brand names in their original form, and lets users revise wording in a Live Editor. This pairing suits teams that want to publish translated content quickly while retaining editorial control; it is not a substitute for a human translation service.

Installation centers on a script tag, which the maker says works on every platform. A WordPress plugin and proxy modes are also offered, with setup guides for Shopify, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Framer, IMWEB, and Cafe24. Translated-word quotas are lifetime totals for unique content, unlike page-view quotas, which reset each month. That makes content growth—not just monthly traffic—important when choosing a tier.

Key features

Translation and editorial control

The Live Editor allows teams to adjust machine-translated copy and keep brand names as written. Users can also translate text in selected images through the editor or by tagging images in site code. These controls help when a site needs localized wording beyond ordinary page text, though image translation requires selecting or tagging the relevant images.

Search-oriented language pages

From Lite upward, each language can have an indexable URL, hreflang tags, and its own sitemap. Those features make Proxylang more relevant to sites seeking search visibility in multiple markets than a translation widget alone. The number of Google-indexed languages remains plan-limited: Lite includes one, while Start, Pro, and Business include three, 10, and 25 respectively.

Translated Live Chat

Live Chat translates both sides of a visitor conversation as they type and supports unlimited agents and domains. The Chat plans sell monthly message allowances separately from website translation, while Start and higher website plans include their own chat quota. That can suit teams wanting multilingual support, but buyers should compare conversation volume with the bundled allowance rather than assume unlimited messaging.

Privacy and security

The privacy policy says original site content is processed in real time and not permanently stored, while cached translations are retained. The maker says personally identifiable information is redacted before text is sent to translation providers and submitted text is not used to train AI models. Listed safeguards include TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, encryption at rest, password hashing, security monitoring, access controls, and Cloudflare DDoS protection.

Pricing

Test Drive is free at free, with 2K words, one language, 1.5K page views per month, and no credit card required. Its low caps make it a way to begin with a small site, not a durable option for broad multilingual traffic.

Lite costs $15 a month, billed monthly, and provides 20,000 words, five languages, one Google-indexed language, 15K page views per month, and one website. It is the entry point for indexable language pages, but the single indexed language and limited word allowance constrain expansion. Start costs $39 a month, billed monthly, and raises the allowance to 100,000 words, 77 languages, three indexed languages, and 50K monthly page views, with unlimited websites and 2,000 translated chat messages per month. It is the more practical fit for a multi-site operation with modest chat needs.

Pro costs $99 a month, billed monthly, for 500,000 words, 77 languages, 10 indexed languages, 150K monthly page views, unlimited websites, full proxy mode, 10,000 translated chat messages per month, and priority support. It suits larger sites that need higher quotas and proxy mode. Business costs $399 a month, billed monthly, and expands those allowances to 2,500,000 words, 25 indexed languages, 750K monthly page views, and 50,000 translated chat messages per month, with unlimited websites and priority support. Its added capacity is aimed at substantial multilingual traffic and content needs.

Separate Chat plans cost $7 a month for 2,000 translated messages, $19 a month for 10,000, and $39 a month for 50,000; all include unlimited domains and agents. They are a focused choice when translated chat is the need, rather than website translation. Paid plans offer a 14-day free trial; the Live Chat page says its trial requires no card. Word allowances are lifetime totals for unique content, so upgrading does not turn them into monthly replenishments.

Platforms

Proxylang supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API, and extension platforms. Its integrations include Shopify, WordPress, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Framer, IMWEB, and Cafe24. A script-based connection and the platform claim make it broadly deployable, while WordPress users also have a dedicated plugin option.

Who it's for

Proxylang is a strong fit for site owners seeking editable machine translation, language-specific search pages, and optionally multilingual live support. It is less suitable for organizations requiring human translation, sites whose unique content will quickly exceed lifetime word limits, or teams that need more indexed languages or chat messages than their chosen tier allows.

Pros and cons

Pros: Live Editor controls and brand-name preservation give teams a way to refine machine output.

Pros: Indexable URLs, hreflang tags, and per-language sitemaps support search-oriented localization from Lite upward.

Pros: Image text translation and real-time two-way chat translation cover more than standard page copy.

Cons: Unique-content word allowances are lifetime totals, creating a cumulative ceiling as a site grows.

Cons: Indexed-language, page-view, and chat-message quotas vary by tier and can limit otherwise broad language support.

Cons: Machine translation may not meet needs that require human translation.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Website Translation Software. Choose GTranslate instead if its free machine-translation widget, all-language support, and unlimited words and pageviews fit a noncommercial site. TextUnited may suit teams prioritizing user-based workflow limits, with its free tier offering 15,000 words per month, 15 PDF pages, and one user. ConveyThis is another freemium option, with a free plan for one language, 5,000 words, one domain, and 2,500 monthly translation requests. Choose Polylang if a free WordPress plugin is the better match. Crowdin is a freemium alternative. Webflow CMS is another freemium option. Linguana offers a free plan for one translated language and one website. Locale Parrot is a paid alternative with a $79 a month lifetime-access Solo plan.

Verdict

Choose Proxylang if you want machine-translated site pages with editorial controls, search-oriented language URLs, and optional translated chat in one service. Its main advantage is the combination of those capabilities; its main reason to look elsewhere is the cumulative lifetime word cap, especially if your site keeps adding unique content or needs human translation.