LibreTranslate is a self-hosted, open-source machine translation API that can operate offline.
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LibreTranslate provides an open-source machine translation API that can run offline or be self-hosted.
About LibreTranslate
LibreTranslate is a machine translation tool presented as a free and open-source translation API. Its homepage offers a web interface for translating text and files, plus a request/response view for API calls, and it states the software can be downloaded, set up easily and run offline so that users host their own API server.
Key features
- Web interface for translating typed text
- File translation with a download option for results
- Request and response view for API calls
- Downloadable software for self-hosting an API server
- Offline-capable operation when self-hosted
- Setup described as taking only a few minutes
Best for: Developers and organizations that want to run their own machine translation API server rather than rely on a hosted service.
Good for
- Homepage states the software is free to download
- Can be run offline and self-hosted
- Setup is described as quick and easy
Watch out for
- Pricing for any hosted translation service is not stated
- Supported languages and translation quality are not stated on the homepage
- Open-source status is inconsistent across the provided source material
LibreTranslate at a glance
- Website
- libretranslate.com
- Category
- Online Tools › Translation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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LibreTranslate FAQ
Does LibreTranslate work offline?
The homepage states the software is offline capable.
Can I run my own LibreTranslate server?
Yes. The homepage says you can run your own API server in just a few minutes.
Is there a cost to download it?
The homepage states the software is free to download. Pricing for any hosted service is not stated.
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