Linguin alternatives
Linguin translates selected text, full web pages and spoken or typed conversations, with a free tier and apps for web, Mac, iOS and Android, plus a browser extension. Offline translation is listed for Mac and iPhone. When choosing an alternative, weigh which inputs matter most (documents, images, live speech or web pages), the platforms you need, whether you need an API or on-premise option, and whether a paid plan is acceptable.
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AI translator for web, desktop, and mobile
Quick picks
- OpenLPowerful AI translator and writing assistant

- OpenL TranslatorTurn any text into context-aware, human-natural translations.

- LingvanexBreak Language Barriers, Expand Globally

All 15 alternatives
Ranked by how well each one does what Linguin does.
- 1
OpenLSame jobPowerful AI translator and writing assistant
Claim this listingPick it if you need grammar correction and rewrite suggestions alongside translation of scanned PDFs, images and Word files.
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to LinguinView OpenL - 2
OpenL TranslatorSame jobTurn any text into context-aware, human-natural translations.
Pick it if you work in a browser and need PDF, DOCX or PPTX translation with layout preserved, plus captioning for short videos.
- 3
TransGullAI translation for conversations, live speech, images & videos
Pick it if you need live speech, phone call or meeting translation on Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, across 47 languages.
- 4
LingvanexSame jobBreak Language Barriers, Expand Globally
Claim this listingPick it if you must translate documents on-premise without internet access, or need an API, and can accept a paid plan.
Covers most of itFreemiumView Lingvanex - 5
AI-TranslateSame jobBreak Language Barriers with AI-Translate
Claim this listingPick it if you want a free, simple web tool for quick text and voice translation without installing an app.
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to LinguinView AI-Translate - 6
NeuroooEnhance Your Translation Experience with Neurooo
Claim this listingPick it if you want to translate text from any desktop app with a keyboard shortcut and choose formal or informal tone on Mac or Windows.
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to LinguinView Neurooo - 7
Multilingual.topTranslate Text into Multiple Languages Simultaneously
Claim this listingPick it if you handle confidential files and want translation run on your device, with no text sent to servers, at no cost.
Covers most of itFreeCosts less than LinguinView Multilingual.top - 8
DeepL TranslatorAccurate and Fast Machine Translation
Claim this listingPick it if you need glossaries, tone control and layout-preserving document translation, with API access for business systems.
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to LinguinView DeepL Translator - 9
Interpre-X (Beta)Break Language Barriers in Real-Time
Claim this listingPick it if you want a free web tool for real-time speech-to-speech conversation while travelling.
Covers most of itFreeCosts less than LinguinView Interpre-X (Beta) - 10
LangyBreak Language Barriers with AI Translation
Claim this listingPick it if you want free translation along with explanations of the language or help identifying an unknown language.
Covers most of itFreeCosts less than LinguinView Langy - 11
ChatCultureGlobal Translator & Language Learning Chat App
Claim this listingPick it if you chat with contacts in other languages on a phone and want camera translation and guided practice on iOS or Android.
Covers most of itFreeCosts less than LinguinView ChatCulture - 12
AI TranslatorFast, Accurate, and Affordable AI Translations Online
Claim this listingPick it if you need free text or document translation for a small business and want to compare outputs from several AI models.
Covers most of itFreeCosts less than LinguinView AI Translator - 13
AnyFileKit Picture TranslatorTranslates the text in a picture and draws the translation
Pick it if you need to translate text in screenshots, photos, scans or comics while keeping the image on your device.
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PolyPal Live Translatorlive translation, real-time translator
Pick it if you follow lectures, business meetings or livestreams in near real time and can accept a paid plan.
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MingleLive voice translation in your browser, 60+ languages
Pick it if two people need a live spoken conversation in a browser, such as at a hotel desk, clinic or while travelling.
Linguin and its top 5, side by side
| What we compared | OpenL | Lingvanex | AI-Translate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI translator for web, desktop, and mobile | Powerful AI translator and writing assistant | Turn any text into context-aware, human-natural translations. | AI translation for conversations, live speech, images & videos | Break Language Barriers, Expand Globally | Break Language Barriers with AI-Translate |
| Fit for Linguin users | — | Drop-in | Covers most | Covers most | Covers most | Covers most |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Free | Paid | Freemium | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Open source | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension | Web, iOS, Browser extension | Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Browser extension, API | Web |
Questions about Linguin alternatives
What are the best alternatives to Linguin?
On AINave, the closest matches are OpenL, OpenL Translator and TransGull.
Is there a free alternative to Linguin?
Yes. 14 alternatives have a free plan, including OpenL, OpenL Translator and TransGull.
Which Linguin alternatives have an API?
Lingvanex, Neurooo and DeepL Translator have an API.
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