Azure AI Translator
by Microsoft
Text, document and custom translation on Azure
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
Azure Translator covers standard text translation, document translation including images, language detection, bilingual dictionary, transliteration and trainable custom models. Pay as you go is USD 10 per million characters for text and USD 15 for documents, with a free F0 tier of 2 million characters a month and commitment tiers for volume. It is an API product, so output review and workflow sit outside it.
Our verdict
A cost-effective choice for Azure shops, with a useful free tier and commitment discounts. It is an engine, not a workflow tool.
Best for
Teams building on Azure that need predictable, scalable machine translation.
Avoid if
You want a no-code interface for translators.
Pros
- Ongoing free tier of 2 million characters a month
- Commitment tiers cut cost at volume
- Custom translation models
Cons
- Developer-oriented setup
- No built-in review workflow
- Pricing has several meters to understand
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Is Azure Translator free?
There is an F0 free tier with 2 million characters a month of standard translation and custom translation training.
What does it cost beyond the free tier?
Pay as you go is USD 10 per million characters for text, USD 15 for documents and USD 40 for custom translation.
Does it support custom models?
Yes. Custom Translation includes training and model hosting.