Microsoft Translator vs Reverso
Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Microsoft Translator | Reverso |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 3.9 | ★ 4.1 |
| Pricing | Free | $7.50-14.99/mo |
| Type | free | freemium |
| Company | Microsoft | Reverso |
| Founded | 2015 | 2001 |
Microsoft Translator Features
- •70+ languages
- •Offline mode
- •Office integration
- •API
Reverso Features
- •Contextual translation
- •Conjugation
- •Examples
- •Grammar checker
Microsoft Translator Pros
- ✓Free
- ✓Offline mode
- ✓Office integration
Microsoft Translator Cons
- ✗Fewer languages than Google
- ✗Less accurate
- ✗Smaller community
Reverso Pros
- ✓Great for language learners
- ✓Contextual examples
- ✓Multiple tools
Reverso Cons
- ✗Less accurate for technical text
- ✗Interface feels dated
- ✗Subscription for full features
The Verdict
Microsoft Translator and Reverso are two of the most popular tools in the translation category, but they take different approaches to solving the same problems. Microsoft Translator, developed by Microsoft (founded 2015), is described as "microsoft's translation service with offline capabilities.". Meanwhile, Reverso by Reverso (founded 2001) "language learning and translation platform with contextual examples, conjugation, and ai-powered tools.". In terms of overall user satisfaction, Reverso edges ahead with a rating of 4.1/5.0, compared to Microsoft Translator's 3.9/5.0 — a difference of 0.2 points. Reverso's strongest advantages include great for language learners, contextual examples, while Microsoft Translator is praised for free. On the pricing front, Microsoft Translator offers a free model at Free, making it the more budget-friendly option for teams watching their spend. Neither tool is perfect: Microsoft Translator's main drawbacks include fewer languages than google, less accurate, while Reverso users typically cite less accurate for technical text as its biggest limitation. However, Microsoft Translator has an edge in business translation, which might be the tiebreaker if that's important to you. In terms of target audience, Microsoft Translator is particularly popular among business users and office workers, while Reverso tends to attract language learners and students. Our verdict: Reverso holds a slight edge, but the gap is narrow enough that both tools are worth trying. Start with the free tier of each and see which fits your workflow better.
- • You need free
- • You need offline mode
- • You need great for language learners
- • You need contextual examples