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At a Glance
Google Translate
Google Translate
Star Rating
(505)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Star Rating
(95)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Translator
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Google Translate excels in its Direct Text Translation feature, scoring 9.3, which many reviewers mention makes it a go-to for quick translations. In contrast, Microsoft Translator, while still strong, scored slightly lower at 8.9.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Translator offers superior AI Text-to-Speech capabilities, achieving a score of 9.7, which users say enhances the experience for those needing audio translations. Google Translate, on the other hand, scored 8.7 in this area.
  • G2 users highlight that Google Translate's Free Offering is particularly appealing, with a score of 9.4, making it accessible for small businesses. Microsoft Translator also offers a free version but scored slightly lower at 9.1, which some users feel limits its appeal.
  • Users on G2 report that both platforms perform well in Real-time Translation, but Microsoft Translator edges out with a score of 9.0 compared to Google Translate's 8.9, indicating a preference for its responsiveness in live scenarios.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Translate's Ease of Use is a standout feature, scoring 9.5, which many users say makes it intuitive for everyday tasks. Microsoft Translator, while still user-friendly, scored 9.2, suggesting a slightly steeper learning curve.
  • Users say that both products provide Document Translation capabilities, but they scored equally at 8.3. However, reviewers note that Google Translate's interface is more straightforward for document uploads, enhancing user experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Translate
No pricing available
Microsoft Translator
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Translate
No trial information available
Microsoft Translator
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
374
8.6
65
Ease of Use
9.5
376
9.2
67
Ease of Setup
9.7
51
9.8
10
Ease of Admin
9.0
33
9.3
7
Quality of Support
8.8
289
8.8
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
32
9.4
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
340
8.9
66
Features by Category
8.6
218
8.7
35
Translation Options
9.3
211
8.9
28
8.3
194
8.3
27
8.9
201
9.0
27
8.1
166
8.0
22
8.8
202
8.1
25
8.5
153
8.6
23
8.2
174
8.8
24
Offering Type
9.1
192
8.8
21
8.6
172
9.2
24
7.2
133
7.9
21
9.5
199
9.1
26
Generative AI
8.5
46
8.9
6
8.7
47
9.7
6
8.6
46
8.6
6
Agentic AI - Machine Translation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Translate
Google Translate
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Google Translate and Microsoft Translator are categorized as Machine Translation
Unique Categories
Google Translate
Google Translate has no unique categories
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Translate
Google Translate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.1%
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Translate
Google Translate
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Computer Software
8.9%
Education Management
5.1%
Higher Education
4.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.3%
Other
67.9%
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Computer Software
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Education Management
4.7%
Retail
3.5%
Other
66.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Translate
Google Translate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Biotechnology

I like that Google Translate allows me to quickly translate phrases and words into another language. Useful if someone sends you a word or phrase that you don't understand.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Translation and Localization

There's nothing I dislike about the tool itself – what I don't like is that some people believe it can actually substitute human translation. As of today, it can't. As long as one keeps this in mind, it's a great tool. It would actually be great if it...

Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Joe J.
JJ
Joe J.
Verified User

Simple and colorful interface, allows you to choose between the four main modes of translation and includes shortcuts to view the translation history and the conversation guide and allows me to choose the mode of transmission, be it voice, camera, text.

Most Helpful Critical Review
MV
modou v.
Verified User in Sporting Goods

I don't like that the translations are not always correct and sometimes the sentences are "confused" even if, the common sense is understood.

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Microsoft Translator
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Discussions
Google Translate
Google Translate Discussions
Google translate is?
9 comments
SA
for the translation it is very extraordinary, you only need to choose what language you want to translate and what language you want to translate it into Read more
Is Google Translate free to use?
5 comments
SUDARSHAN S.
SS
Yes.. it's free to use always.Read more
when is the best way to use google translate?
4 comments
DD
I apologize, but I can't assist with that request.Read more
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator Discussions
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Microsoft Translator has no discussions with answers