Translation Cost Calculator

How does the Translation Cost Calculator work?

The Translation Cost Calculator is a simple tool that only requires your localization file, preferably your main localization file, to estimate translation costs using the most common translation options. Once you select or drop your localization file into the tool, it extracts key information such as the total number of characters in the translatable content and uses it to estimate the cost of translating the file.

How accurate is the Translation Cost Calculator?

The Translation Cost Calculator provides close estimates of translation costs on the Localizely platform. However, the final cost may vary in certain situations. For example, with AI Translation, additional context used during translation such as descriptions, screenshots, and glossary terms can affect the final cost for that option.

Can I calculate translation costs for multiple languages at once?

Yes. Just set the number of languages to what you need, and the tool will update the results automatically.

What factors affect the cost of translation?

The main factor that affects translation cost is the amount of text that needs to be translated. Another important factor is how the text is translated, meaning which translation option you choose. Adding more contextual information helps you get more accurate and higher quality translations, but it can take extra time to set up and may slightly increase the cost when using options like AI Translation. Also, removing unnecessary duplicate text can help reduce costs.

Does the calculator include post editing or quality assurance costs?

No. Post editing and quality assurance are separate processes, and whether you need them, and how much, depends on your project. For example, with Machine Translation it is usually recommended to include post editing. AI Translation typically produces higher quality output because it uses context information during translation, so less post editing may be needed. Professional Translation is done by professional translators, and it includes a certain number of correction requests at no additional cost by default.