Babel Fish AlternativesTranslators and other similar apps like Babel Fish

Babel Fish is described as 'With Yahoo! Babel Fish, your users can translate passages of text or entire Web pages among 12 languages, or they can quickly translate your page into their language of choice' and is a Translator in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Babel Fish, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Babel Fish alternative is Google Translate, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Babel Fish are Tatoeba, Lingoes, SpanishDict and ImTranslator.

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With Yahoo! Babel Fish, your users can translate passages of text or entire Web pages among 12 languages, or they can quickly translate your page into their language of choice.

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Babel Fish alternatives page was last updated Nov 27, 2014
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  1. Google Translate icon

    Google Translate

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    Instantly translate text in real-time across over 100 languages using Google Translate. Features include voice input on mobile, offline translations, and integration with Google services. Available for free with no registration, it offers transliteration, pronunciation guidance, and more.

    38 Google Translate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Docs
    Google Translate screenshot 1

    Top Google Translate Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Real-time translation
    3.  Translator
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Language Detection
    6.  Website Translation
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Synonyms
    11.  Built-in Dictionary
    12.  Translation-platform

    Google Translate VS Babel Fish

     

    • Google Translate is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Babel Fish.

    • Google Translate is the most popular free alternative to Babel Fish.

    • Google Translate is Free and ProprietaryBabel Fish is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Tatoeba icon

    Tatoeba

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    At its core, Tatoeba is a large database of example sentences translated into several languages. Search example sentences translated into many languages. Add and translate your own sentences. It's collaborative, open, free, and even addictive.

    70 Tatoeba alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Main Page

    Tatoeba Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Crowdsourced
    3.  Multiple languages

    Tatoeba VS Babel Fish

     

    • Tatoeba is the most popular Open Source alternative to Babel Fish.

    • Tatoeba is Free and Open SourceBabel Fish is Free and Proprietary
  4. Lingoes icon

    Lingoes

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    Lingoes is an easy and intuitive dictionary and text translation software. It offers lookup dictionaries, full text translation, capture word on screen, translate selected text and pronunciation of words. Lingoes sits in the system tray and becomes ones pop-up dictionary and the.

    95 Lingoes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window (several other view types possible)
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, v2.9.2, released in August 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Lingoes Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Thesaurus
    4.  Sits in the System Tray

    Lingoes VS Babel Fish

     

    • Lingoes is the most popular Windows alternative to Babel Fish.

    • Lingoes is Free and ProprietaryBabel Fish is also Free and Proprietary
  5. SpanishDict icon

    SpanishDict

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    SpanishDict is a Spanish-learning website that offers a Spanish to English dictionary, a Spanish-English translator, video lessons, flashcards, and more.

    57 SpanishDict alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    SpanishDict screenshot 1

    SpanishDict Features

    1.  Definitions
    2.  Charity
    3.  Spanish
    4.  Compared translations
    5.  Srs

    SpanishDict VS Babel Fish

     
  6. ImTranslator icon

    ImTranslator

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    Browser extension that provides online translations powered by Babylon, Google, Microsoft and other translation engines for over 66 languages.

    96 ImTranslator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    ImTranslator screenshot 1

    ImTranslator Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Opera extension

    ImTranslator VS Babel Fish

     
  7. Tagaini jisho icon

    Tagaini jisho

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    Tagaini Jisho is a free to use Japanese dictionary. It is available in several languages such as german or french.

    68 Tagaini jisho alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window

    Tagaini jisho VS Babel Fish

     

    • Tagaini jisho is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Babel Fish.

    • Tagaini jisho is Free and Open SourceBabel Fish is Free and Proprietary
  9. PROMT Translator icon

    PROMT Translator

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    Offers online/offline translation, a dictionary, and phrasebooks. Syncs translations, supports text, speech, and image translation. Includes 18 language profiles, translation widget, and premium features like ad-free usage and offline mode.

    104 PROMT Translator alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    Main Translation Form

    PROMT Translator Features

    1.  Website Translation
    2.  Machine translation
    3.  Online translation

    PROMT Translator VS Babel Fish

     
  10. Bing Translator icon

    Bing Translator

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    Bing Translator (previously Live Search Translator and Windows Live Translator) is a service provided by Microsoft as part of its Bing services to translate texts or entire web pages into different languages.

    110 Bing Translator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage

    Bing Translator Features

    1.  Website Translation
    2.  Machine translation
    3.  Online translation

    Bing Translator VS Babel Fish

     
  11. Frengly icon

    Frengly

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    Frengly.com is a free and fast online translator, with an intuitive interface. Translates all popular languages. It also remember your previous translations for review later.

    38 Frengly alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Frengly screenshot 1

    Frengly VS Babel Fish

     
  12. Purple Dictionary icon

    Purple Dictionary

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    Dictionary from the Elementary project.

    81 Purple Dictionary alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Purple Dictionary screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    This project has been replaced by https://launchpad.net/lingo-dictionary. Lingo is fully backwards compatible and will be available in Luna.

    Purple Dictionary VS Babel Fish

     
  13. Translator.gr icon

    Translator.gr

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    Translate while you are typing by using Bing Translator. You no longer have to click on the translate button every time you edit the text. Getting real time feedback helps you improve the original text by making minor changes, so you get a better translation easily.

    21 Translator.gr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Translator.gr screenshot 1

    Translator.gr VS Babel Fish

     
  14. Translate.eu icon

    Translate.eu

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    Free online multilingual translation for English, French, German, Russian, Spanish and many other languages. Powered by bing.

    65 Translate.eu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Homepage

    Translate.eu Features

    1.  Online translation

    Translate.eu VS Babel Fish

     
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