In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Google Translate also has a web; Microsoft Translator also has a computer app.
Side by side
The details.
| Google Translate | Microsoft Translator | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Microsoft | |
| What it says it is | “Learn how to translate text, speech, images, documents, websites, and more with Google Translate.” | “Breaking the language barrier at home, at work, anywhere you need it” |
| Free plan | Not statedThe About page doesn't mention pricing. | Not statedThe page doesn't state whether the consumer app is free. |
| Plans | Not shown | Not shown |
| Runs on | web, Android, iOS | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Latest update | Fluid, natural voice translation with Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, Jun 9, 2026 | — |
| Its terms | “intended to replace human translators”In its terms · ProPublica | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | · Description · company-reported | · Description · company-reported |
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