Amazon Translate
by Amazon Web Services
Neural machine translation API on AWS
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
Amazon Translate handles standard text, batch and real-time document translation, plus Active Custom Translation that adapts output with your own parallel data. Standard translation is USD 15 per million characters, with 2 million characters a month free for the first 12 months. It is an API service with no editor or review tooling, and the free allowance expires after a year.
Our verdict
Inexpensive and easy to bolt onto AWS workloads. It gives you raw translation, so quality control and workflow are yours to build.
Best for
AWS-based teams adding scalable machine translation to products and pipelines.
Avoid if
You need a collaborative editor or translation management features.
Pros
- Low per-character price
- Generous 12 month free allowance
- Custom translation using your own data
Cons
- Free tier ends after 12 months
- Developer-only, no review workflow
- Real-time DOCX translation has no free tier
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amazon Translate cost?
Standard text translation is USD 15 per million characters. Real-time DOCX is USD 30 and Active Custom Translation is USD 60 per million characters.
Is there a free tier?
Yes. Standard and batch translation include 2 million characters a month for 12 months.
Can it translate documents?
Yes, both batch and real-time document translation are listed on the pricing page.