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Crowdin vs Reverso

Crowdin logo

Crowdin

Translation

Simple, transparent pricing. Start free and scale as you grow.

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Reverso logo

Reverso

Translation

Consumer translation, dictionary and grammar tool with a free tier and a Premium subscription around $6.49 to $9.99 a month

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Crowdin pricing based on hosted words (words × target languages) makes per-unit costs variable; Reverso there is no meaningful volume-priced developer API, so it is not a fit for embedding translation into an application the way Google, Microsoft or Amazon’s APIs are.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdin and Reverso actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdin and Reverso differ
AttributeCrowdinReverso
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer user per month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Chrome

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Translation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Crowdin

Nothing recorded that Reverso does not also cover.

Only in Reverso

  • Context search
  • Text and document translation
  • Grammar and rephrasing checker
  • Vocabulary trainer
  • Browser extensions
  • Offline mobile access

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Crowdin

  • Software localization and translation managementnot Reverso
  • Multi-language content distribution via CDNnot Reverso
  • Open source project localizationnot Reverso
  • Professional translation service integrationnot Reverso
  • Machine translation and AI content generationnot Reverso

Reverso

  • A language learner wanting real bilingual example sentences alongside a raw translation, not just a single output stringnot Crowdin
  • A translator using context search to check idiomatic usage before finalising a phrasenot Crowdin
  • A student or writer subscribing to Premium for ad-free use, offline access and a grammar checker in one toolnot Crowdin
  • A small business needing occasional document translation within the Pro tier’s 200,000-word annual capnot Crowdin

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Crowdin

  • Pricing based on hosted words (words × target languages) makes per-unit costs variable
  • Individual plan pricing not published; requires contacting sales
  • 14-day trial limited to Team plan only; enterprise trial is 30 days
  • Annual billing only available for enterprise plans

Reverso

  • There is no meaningful volume-priced developer API, so it is not a fit for embedding translation into an application the way Google, Microsoft or Amazon’s APIs are.
  • Document translation is capped by annual word count even on paid tiers, ruling it out for high-volume automated translation workloads.
  • It has no on-premises or enterprise-scale deployment option, unlike Systran, so organisations with data residency requirements cannot use it for sensitive content.
  • The free tier is ad-supported and limited on document translation, pushing regular users toward Premium fairly quickly.
  • Context search quality depends on the size and domain coverage of its bilingual corpus, which can thin out for less common language pairs or highly technical terminology.

Pricing, plan by plan

Crowdin

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • CDN: up to 1M requests and 10GB data transfer
    • 14-day free trial of Team plan available
    • Open source program: free license for non-profits

Reverso

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Text translation and context search, ad-supported
    • Limited document translation
  • Premium$6.49/month
    • Billed annually; $9.99 if billed monthly
    • Ad-free, 50,000 words/year document translation
    • Premium grammar checker, offline mobile access
  • Pro$19.99/month
    • 200,000 words/year document translation
    • Larger file size support (up to 120MB), more formats

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdin if

  • You want to start without paying.
Crowdin review

Choose Reverso if

  • You need context search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome.
  • You also want text and document translation.
Reverso review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdin or Reverso better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdin starts at Free and Reverso at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdin or Reverso?
Crowdin starts at Free and Reverso at Free.
Does Crowdin or Reverso run on more platforms?
Crowdin runs on Web. Reverso runs on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome.
Can I use Crowdin for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Crowdin best used for?
Crowdin is most often used for software localization and translation management, multi-language content distribution via cdn, open source project localization, professional translation service integration. Of those, software localization and translation management and multi-language content distribution via cdn are not what Reverso is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdin do that Reverso cannot?
Reverso covers Context search, Text and document translation, Grammar and rephrasing checker, Vocabulary trainer.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Crowdin: Does Crowdin offer a free version?

Yes, Crowdin provides a free tier with up to 1M CDN requests and 10GB data transfer per month. 14-day free trial available for Team plan after registration.

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Reverso: Is Reverso a machine translation API for developers?

No, it is a consumer-facing product with no significant developer API business; Google, Microsoft or Amazon are the appropriate choice for embedding translation into an application.

Crowdin: How is Crowdin pricing calculated?

Crowdin pricing is based on hosted words, calculated as number of words times number of target languages. Example: 500 words in 10 languages equals 5,000 hosted words.

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Reverso: What is the context search feature?

It shows real bilingual example sentences from translated documents and subtitles alongside a translation, which is useful for checking natural usage rather than a raw one-line output.

Crowdin: What trial options does Crowdin offer?

Crowdin provides a 14-day free trial of the Team plan and a 30-day free trial for enterprise plans. Open source and academic licenses are also available.

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Reverso: How much document translation do I get on Premium?

50,000 words a year on Premium; the Pro tier raises that to 200,000 words a year with larger file support.

Crowdin: Does Crowdin offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, Crowdin offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if canceling within 30 days of signup. Unlimited translators and proofreaders are included on all paid plans.

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