Professional translation from €0.05/word Every field, every language, every quality level.
At tolingo you get professional translation in every form: from AI translation through post-editing to human specialist translation, in 220+ languages and for every field, ISO-certified. Here is how to find the right route.
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All translation services at a glance
Which translation do you need?
Filter by your use case or see every route at a glance. Each service can be ordered on its own.
Specialist translation
Human translation by industry experts to ISO 17100. For texts that go public.
- Method
- human
- Standard
- ISO 17100
- Price
- from €0.12/word
Machine Translation
Machine translation for large volumes and fast, less sensitive content.
- Method
- AI
- Speed
- instant
- Price
- from €0.06/word
Post-Editing (MTPE)
The bridge: machine pre-translation, reviewed by a specialist translator to ISO 18587.
- Method
- AI + human
- Standard
- ISO 18587
- Price
- from €0.05/word
Certified translation
Officially recognised translation by sworn translators, for authorities and courts.
- Recognition
- official
- Translators
- sworn
- Price
- fixed price
Express translation
Prioritised handling when it is urgent. Delivery in 24 hours or as a super-express.
- Delivery
- from 24 h
- Option
- super-express
- Best for
- time pressure
Website translation
Multilingual websites without SEO loss, with CMS integration and translation memory.
- Focus
- Website & SEO
- Integration
- CMS
- Method
- your choice
Software localisation
Interface, app and UI strings translated and adapted to the target market, in developer formats.
- Focus
- App & UI
- Content
- UI strings
- Formats
- developer
SEO translation
Translation with keyword research in the target market, so rankings hold up through the language switch.
- Focus
- visibility
- Basis
- keywords
- Best for
- web content
Translate documents
Contracts, reports, presentations and PDFs, translated true to layout in the original format.
- Formats
- PDF, Word, etc.
- Layout
- faithful
- Method
- your choice
Translate contracts
Contracts by legal specialist translators, certified on request. Complements our legal translations.
- Translators
- legal
- Option
- certified
- Best for
- contract texts
GDPR translation
Privacy policies and DPAs by legal specialist translators, processed to ISO 27001.
- Topic
- data protection
- Security
- ISO 27001
- Translators
- legal
GPSR translations
Product documentation to the EU General Product Safety Regulation in all 24 EU languages.
- Basis
- EU GPSR
- Languages
- 24 EU
- Best for
- product docs
Translation to ISO standard
Standard-compliant translation to ISO 17100 or 18587, with process documentation for audits and tenders.
- Standard
- 17100 / 18587
- Proof
- for audits
- Best for
- regulated
- What it is: The starting point for every translation route at tolingo, from AI through post-editing to human specialist translation, in 220+ languages.
- Choose a method: Machine translation for volume, post-editing as the middle ground, specialist translation for public-facing and regulated content.
- Add properties: Every translation can be certified, delivered as express, or documented to an ISO standard.
- Cost: From €0.05/word (post-editing) up to €0.12/word (specialist translation). View prices.
What is a professional translation?
Definition and scope
A professional translation is the transfer of a text into another language by qualified translators or vetted technology, following documented quality processes. It ranges from machine translation through post-editing to human specialist translation to DIN EN ISO 17100. Which route fits depends on the text, the intended use and the budget.
As a translation agency with its own technology and a network of over 6,000 specialist translators, tolingo is built for exactly this range. You choose the quality level that fits your text and, where needed, combine properties such as certification or express.
Human or AI?
The translation spectrum in three levels
Translation today is a question of the right balance of human and machine. Three levels cover most requirements. They differ in price, speed and reliability:
Machine Translation
AI translates instantly and cheaply. Suited to large volumes, internal texts and content where speed matters.
Post-Editing
A specialist translator reviews the machine pre-translation to ISO 18587. The middle ground between speed and reviewed quality.
Specialist translation
An industry expert translates into their native language to ISO 17100. For public impact, marketing and regulated content.
In short The more visible and sensitive the text, the more human. Not sure which level fits? We recommend one in a short initial chat and compare the options in the quote.
Certified, express, field-specific
Properties you can add
Regardless of the method, translations can be extended with the properties the situation calls for:
When authorities or courts require an officially recognised version. To certified translation
Prioritised handling with a firm deadline when it needs to be quick. To express translation
A translation memory and terminology management keep terms consistent across every order.
For content created in systems, such as websites, shops or apps, our Technology & API bundles translation into an automated process.
Not sure which route fits?
Send us your text and its intended use. We recommend the right level and give you a price and delivery date.
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From world languages to niche languages
tolingo translates in more than 220 language combinations. The most requested are German-English, German-French and German-Spanish. Combinations without German are possible too. On multilingual projects we coordinate all language versions centrally, so terminology and style stay consistent.
Frequently asked questions about professional translation
Cost, method, certification, speed
What does a professional translation cost?
The cost depends on the method: post-editing from €0.05/word, machine translation from €0.06/word, human specialist translation from €0.12/word. Language combination and add-on services come on top. You will find an overview on the pricing page.
Human or machine: which is better?
It depends on the text. For large volumes and internal content, machine translation or post-editing is often enough. For marketing, regulated or customer-facing texts, human specialist translation is the right choice. In the initial chat we recommend the right level.
What is the difference between translation and localisation?
A translation carries the content into the target language. Localisation additionally adapts formats, examples and cultural references to the target market, for example with websites or software. How much depth is needed depends on the content and the target market.
Do I need a certified translation?
A certified translation is needed when authorities, courts or public offices require an officially recognised version, for example for certificates, diplomas or contracts. For internal or commercial texts it is not required.
How quickly is my translation ready?
Standard deliveries take a few days depending on volume. For time-critical projects we offer express in 24 hours and super-express. Every quote includes a firm delivery date.
Which languages do you translate into?
Into more than 220 language combinations, including all EU languages as well as Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. Our network comprises more than 6,000 specialist translators worldwide.
How do I order a translation?
You order individual documents directly in the web shop. For larger projects or regular needs, we recommend getting in touch. We assess the scope and put together a quote with the right service level.
Glossary
Terms around professional translation
- ISO 17100
- International standard for human translation services. Covers translator qualifications, the four-eyes principle and quality assurance.
- ISO 18587
- Standard for the post-editing of machine translations. Defines how a qualified person reviews and revises an AI pre-translation.
- Localisation
- Adapting content to a target market beyond translation alone, including formats, units of measurement and cultural references.
- Translation memory
- A database that stores translated sentences and re-suggests them on repetition. On recurring texts it lowers costs by up to 70%.
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