Amazon Translate
by Amazon Web Services · aws.amazon.com ↗
Neural machine translation API from AWS for batch and real-time text translation in applications.
translation api aws
- Category
- Translation & Language
- Business model
- Paid
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2017
- Record updated
- 2026-09-10
- Pricing
- aws.amazon.com ↗
- Documentation
- docs.aws.amazon.com ↗
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- US
Overview
Amazon Translate is AWS's neural machine translation service for on-demand text translation in applications. It supports batch and real-time translation, custom terminology, and integration with other AWS services. There is no consumer chat app; usage is billed per character with no minimum commitment.
Key features
- Neural machine translation API on AWS
- Batch and real-time translation
- Custom terminology for domain terms
- Integration with other AWS services such as S3 and Lambda
Use cases
- Localizing application and support content
- Translating incoming multilingual data for analysis
- Building multilingual chat and email workflows on AWS
Pricing
Amazon Translate is usage-priced per character on AWS, with no contracts or minimums; see the AWS Translate pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amazon Translate?
Amazon Translate is AWS's neural machine translation API for translating unstructured text in applications.
Is Amazon Translate a consumer app?
No. It is a developer and enterprise API on AWS, not a consumer paste-box translator.
How is Amazon Translate priced?
It is billed per character processed, with no minimum commitment, as documented on AWS pricing pages.
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