Microsoft Translator vs Google Translate

Microsoft Translator9.3Visit Google Translate9.2Visit

Higher score Microsoft Translator #1 in Live Speech Translation Apps 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site

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Google Translate #2 in Live Speech Translation Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try Google Translate

• Microsoft Translator fits best

  Live conversations and translated captions

• Google Translate fits best

  Free speech translation across devices

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Translator 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Google Translate 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Live Speech Translation Apps	#2 in Live Speech Translation Apps
Best for	Live conversations and translated captions	Free speech translation across devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Translator 0/3 · Google Translate 0/3
Offline translation	Not published	Not published
Camera translation	Not published	Not published
Conversation history	Not published	Not published
Specs
Supported languages	Not published	Not published
Conversation mode	Not published	Not published
Platforms	mobile	Not published
Our review
Pros	Translates conversations in real time and provides live translated captions Mobile apps include offline translation packs Offers REST API access, custom models, and document translation	Translates speech with spoken output, plus conversation and transcription features Works on web, iOS, and Android, with offline language downloads Adds camera, document, website, handwriting, and typed-text translation
Cons	Business API and document features are delivered as a cloud service Custom model hosting is only listed on the S1 pay-as-you-go plan Support channels listed are community and documentation	The consumer service is distinct from the separate metered Cloud Translation API Support channels are community and documentation Its broad translation tools may be more than needed for speech-only use
Our verdict	Microsoft Translator brings consumer translation apps together with Azure Translator cloud services. It suits people who need translated conversations and captions, as well as businesses and developers adding text or document translation… Read the review →	Google Translate is a free consumer translation service for people who need to translate speech and other content on the web or mobile devices. It handles typed text, speech with spoken output, handwriting, images, documents, and website… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Translator — where it wins

  • Translates conversations in real time and provides live translated captions
  • Mobile apps include offline translation packs
  • Offers REST API access, custom models, and document translation

  Where it doesn't

  • Business API and document features are delivered as a cloud service
  • Custom model hosting is only listed on the S1 pay-as-you-go plan
  • Support channels listed are community and documentation

• Google Translate — where it wins

  • Translates speech with spoken output, plus conversation and transcription features
  • Works on web, iOS, and Android, with offline language downloads
  • Adds camera, document, website, handwriting, and typed-text translation

  Where it doesn't

  • The consumer service is distinct from the separate metered Cloud Translation API
  • Support channels are community and documentation
  • Its broad translation tools may be more than needed for speech-only use

• Microsoft Translator9.3/10 · Free plan

  Live conversation translation and captions, with mobile apps and cloud translation APIs.

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• Google Translate9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free speech translator with conversation and transcription features across web and mobile.

  Try Google TranslateFull verdict →