# LibreTranslate

Self-hostable open-source machine translation API and web UI. LibreTranslate is free, with no paid plan attached, at github.com.

## Facts

- **Pricing tier:** Free
- **Works on:** Web, Self-hosted, API
- **Works in browser:** Yes

## Capabilities

- Self-hostable open-source machine translation API and web UI
- Runs offline with Argos models; no API key needed for self-hosting
- Docs, language detection and file translation

## FAQ

### What is LibreTranslate?

LibreTranslate is listed under Translation & Language AI, in the Content & Media Generation category on Flocci AI Tools. Self-hostable open-source machine translation API and web UI. It is free, with no paid plan attached, and it lives at github.com.

### Is LibreTranslate free?

LibreTranslate is listed as fully free — there is no paid tier attached to it in the catalog. That makes it one of the 397 entries on Flocci AI Tools with no upgrade path built in.

### Can I use LibreTranslate in a browser, or is there an app?

LibreTranslate works in a normal browser tab with no install. It is available on the web, self-hosting and an API.

### What can LibreTranslate do?

LibreTranslate does 3 things the catalog singles out: Self-hostable open-source machine translation api and web ui; runs offline with argos models; no api key needed for self-hosting; docs, language detection and file translation.

### What is the best free alternative to LibreTranslate?

Bhashini is the closest free alternative: it sits in the same Translation & Language AI sub-category and is free. Google Translate, Kagi Translate and Microsoft Translator also start free. The full list is on the alternatives page.

## Related

- [LibreTranslate alternatives](https://aitools.flocci.in/alternatives/libretranslate)
- [Translation & Language AI](https://aitools.flocci.in/category/content-media-generation/translation-language-ai)
- [Best free AI translation tools](https://aitools.flocci.in/best/best-translation-language-ai)
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Source: Flocci AI Tools — https://aitools.flocci.in/tool/libretranslate

Facts last verified: October 2026