What does AI translation cost per language?
Teams localizing content land here to estimate AI translation cost per language. Because generative media is billed by output quantity, small per-item prices add up quickly — this page shows the total for your volume.
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- • AI translation may need human review for high-stakes content.
- Words
- 100,000
- AI translation cost
- $0.1396
- Human translation cost
- $10,000.00
- Savings
- $9,999.86
Why this isn't trivial
The part people underestimate: each target language re-processes the source text, and some languages tokenize more heavily, so cost varies by language. In practice the biggest savings come from translating shared content once and reusing it, so it is worth modelling before you commit.
How it's calculated
We estimate this by multiplying source tokens by target-language token overhead at the model rate, per language. Every figure uses the current provider prices baked into the site (reviewed daily), and you can override any input to match your own assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Does cost differ by language?+
Yes — token overhead varies, so some languages cost more per word.
How do I localize cheaply?+
Translate reusable content once and cache it across surfaces.
Are these prices up to date?+
Yes. The model prices behind this calculator are refreshed and reviewed daily, so your estimate reflects current provider rates rather than a stale snapshot.
Related
Estimates for planning. Pricing data last reviewed 28 July 2026.