European alternatives to Google Translate

The world's most used translation service, supporting 133 languages.

Google LLC · Outside Europe

About Google Translate

Company
Google LLC · Alphabet Inc.
HQ
United States
Zone
Outside Europe

Key concerns

Non-European ownershipSubject to US CLOUD Act
#1

Reverso

98 · Certified European

France · Translation tools

A French translation and language-learning platform offering context-based translations, conjugation tables, grammar checking, and a bilingual dictionary. Long-established and Paris-based, it shows how phrases are used in real sentences across a dozen languages.

Freemium · from Free Free tier 🇪🇺 EU
Freemium · from Free Free tier 🇪🇺 EU
#3

Linguee

68 · Mostly European

Germany · Translation tools

A bilingual dictionary from the Cologne-based team that went on to build DeepL. Instead of raw machine output, Linguee shows how words and phrases are actually translated in real documents, making it a favourite of professional translators across Europe.

Free · from Free Free tier 🇪🇺 EU
#4

PONS

68 · Mostly European

Germany · Translation tools

One of Germany's best-known dictionary publishers, PONS offers free online dictionaries, text translation, and vocabulary tools across dozens of languages. Backed by the long-established Klett education group in Stuttgart, it's a trusted European reference for learners and translators.

Freemium · from Free Free tier 🇪🇺 EU

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