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LibreTranslate

Free and Open Source Machine Translation API 100% self-hosted and offline-capable.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Machine TranslationAi MlNlpSelf Hosted TranslationOffline ApiPython
Overview

Why consider LibreTranslate?

LibreTranslate is a free and open-source machine translation engine. Unlike proprietary translation APIs, it can be self-hosted completely offline, powered by the open-source Argos Translate neural translation models.

Guided learning

Learn LibreTranslate by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of LibreTranslate

LibreTranslate provides drop-in REST APIs for batch translating text, HTML documents, and subtitles across 50+ languages.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name libretranslate \
3 -p 5000:5000 \
4 libretranslate/libretranslate:latest

LibreTranslate is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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LibreTranslate FAQs

LibreTranslate is listed as a Ai Ml tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

LibreTranslate is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

LibreTranslate is listed as an alternative to DeepL. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.