Prices from each bot's own pages
How much does a Discord translation bot cost?
BabelBot starts free and Pro costs €9.99 per server each month. Compare that with per-user plans, annual subscriptions, character credits, and BYOK plans.
Add BabelBot FreeLast updated Nov 4, 2026.
BabelBot and iTranslator sell translation plans for a server. Talksy sells personal Pro access, with some benefits for the server. Discord Translator sells character credits that do not expire. HephBot combines unlimited free core translation and mirrors with paid user or server options, including BYOK.
A growing server needs to know what makes its bill grow. More paying members affect a personal subscription budget. Longer messages and more target languages use character credits faster. With a server plan, you choose the plan for your shared needs and usage. Compare those costs before choosing by the starting price.
Each competitor price comes from that bot's own pages. The sources under the table show when we last checked each bot. Prices below keep their listed currency and billing terms. An annual price excluding VAT needs a different budget from a monthly subscription.
Choose the pricing model your server can maintain
BabelBot fits admins who want one shared server plan or a one-time Founder Access purchase. The other bots suit different budgets: personal access, annual server billing, occasional character purchases, or free mirrors and BYOK.
Choose BabelBot if
- You want one server plan that covers every member.
- You want a free allowance that resets every month, and a vote by any member resets it sooner.
- You want a one-time Founder Access option for one server.
Choose iTranslator if
- You want detailed workflow and output controls.
- Annual Premium billing at €8.32 per month, excluding VAT, suits your budget.
Choose Discord Translator if
- Your translation use is low or irregular.
- You prefer non-expiring character blocks to a recurring subscription.
Choose Talksy if
- You want personal unlimited translation for selected members.
- One Pro admin's unlimited routes and glossary terms cover your server needs.
Choose HephBot if
- Unlimited free core translation and channel mirrors meet your needs.
- You want to compare managed access with a BYOK option.
Pricing model comparison
| Feature | BabelBotThis site | iTranslator | Discord Translator | Talksy | HephBot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free tier What servers can use without paying | 3 target languages; 5 custom words; 100 AI translations/month; a Top.gg vote resets them | 10,000 characters, reset by voting | 5,000-character trial | 100 auto + 100 manual + 50 flag per member each month; 1 route; 30 glossary terms | Unlimited core translation and mirrors |
Paid model How paid access works | Server plans | Per-server subscription | One-time character blocks | Per-user subscription | User or server, managed or BYOK |
Current starting paid price Lowest listed price | €9.99/month Pro | €8.32/month Premium on annual billing, ex VAT | $10 per 200,000 characters | €8.99/month per user | $1.99/month BYOK user; $9.99 managed server |
Founder Access option One-time payment available | Yes | No one-time plan found publicly | Credits do not expire, but access is usage-limited | No one-time plan found publicly | No one-time plan found publicly |
Media and voice Content translation or forwarding beyond normal text | Media-content translation on paid plans; live voice chat translation on Ultra and Founder Access | Attachment forwarding; Pro AI TTS and live transcription | Attachment and sticker mirroring; no live voice | Attachment forwarding; no public content or voice claim | Attachment forwarding; no public content or voice claim |
Cross-server shared channel routing How paid access connects a channel in two servers | Ultra or Founder Access sponsors one connection. Translation uses the sponsor quota; matching languages relay without translation quota. | No public cross-server shared-routing claim found | No public cross-server shared-routing claim found | No public cross-server shared-routing claim found | No public cross-server shared-routing claim found |
Best value for Where each pricing model makes sense | Server owners who want predictable monthly or one-time pricing | Servers that want detailed workflow and output controls | Servers that prefer non-expiring credit blocks | Individuals plus simple server routes and glossaries | Unlimited free translation, mirrors, and BYOK control |
Sources
- iTranslator, checked August 14, 2026:
- Discord Translator, checked August 14, 2026:
- Talksy, checked November 10, 2026:
- HephBot, checked August 14, 2026:
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Server plans and annual billing
BabelBot Pro costs €9.99 per server each month. Every member shares the server plan. If a gaming community gains more members, the admin does not buy a personal subscription for each newcomer. The admin checks whether the plan still covers the server's translation needs.
A fixed server price still has plan limits. More members can bring more messages, and more languages can require more translation work. Choose by chat activity and the features you need. BabelBot Ultra adds higher limits and voice chat translation; Pro covers paid text and media use.
iTranslator Premium starts at €8.32 per month on annual billing, excluding VAT. That is an annual subscription expressed as a monthly price. Compare its billing commitment and applicable VAT with your budget before treating the lower starting figure as your monthly payment.
iTranslator's detailed workflow and output controls can justify that choice for moderators who need them. A support server should assess those controls alongside the billing terms. Buying a plan that fits how staff work matters more than comparing the two starting figures alone.
Talksy separates personal Pro from server benefits
Talksy Pro costs €8.99 per user each month. Personal unlimited translation depends on which members buy Pro. If five members each subscribe, together they pay five times that price each month. That example covers five personal subscriptions, not a requirement to subscribe every member.
One Pro admin can unlock unlimited routes and glossary terms for the server. A community that needs those shared features may therefore need only that admin's subscription. Keep that server benefit separate from personal unlimited translation when you estimate costs. One payment does not mean every member receives personal Pro.
This distinction helps a growing support server. The admin may want more routes and a larger glossary while many members stay within free allowances. Other members may want personal unlimited translation. Budget for those personal subscriptions only where members need them, rather than multiplying the Pro price by the whole server.
Character credits follow chat volume
Discord Translator sells 200,000 characters for $10. The credits do not expire, so an admin can keep unused credits between quiet periods. That suits a server which translates occasional announcements or has long gaps between active events.
A busy support server has a different budget. Long questions and detailed replies consume more characters than short messages. Additional target languages can consume credits faster too. Language detection can also affect credit use. Watch the balance as chat grows instead of estimating costs from member count alone.
Two blocks cost two times $10 and give two times 200,000 characters. That calculation describes a purchase, not a monthly allowance. The time those credits last depends on usage. The listed price alone cannot tell you how much a growing server will spend each month.
Non-expiring credits can suit low-volume use because you keep the unused balance. They still run out when you use them. BabelBot Founder Access has a different purpose: a one-time payment for one server with unlimited AI translations. Choose credits for occasional use, or assess a server plan for regular shared chat.
Free plans need different tests
BabelBot Free includes 3 target languages and 5 custom words. Each server gets 100 AI translations per month. When they run out, translations pause until the 1st of the next month. A Top.gg vote by any member resets the allowance to 100 right away.
Estimate your monthly messages before relying on Free. One automatic translation counts once, even with several target languages. Flag translations and messages posted to linked channels count too. Media-content translation needs a paid plan. The billing guide explains what counts. The free Discord translation bot page shows what Free includes and estimates whether it fits your server.
HephBot keeps core translation and channel mirrors unlimited on its free offering. For a community whose main need is free mirroring between channels, that is a reason to choose it. Assess that need directly rather than assuming a paid BabelBot plan is necessary for every server.
iTranslator has a 10,000-character free allowance that voting can reset. Discord Translator has a one-time 5,000-character trial. These limits measure text volume, so a few long support conversations may tell you more than a test with short greetings. Include the work of resetting allowances when choosing a free workflow.
Talksy Free includes 100 automatic, 100 manual, and 50 flag translations per member each month. It also includes 1 route and 30 glossary terms. Voting can reset allowances. Test both sides of the free plan: what an active member uses, and whether the server's route and glossary limits fit.
HephBot offers managed access and BYOK
HephBot's paid options include user or server access, with managed and BYOK choices. Its listed starting prices are $1.99 per month for a BYOK user and $9.99 for a managed server. These prices cover different options, so compare the one your community would use.
BYOK means you bring your own key. Include any charges associated with using that key in your budget. The $1.99 bot subscription alone does not establish your full translation cost. The listed prices do not provide enough information to calculate that total or a saving against a managed server plan.
HephBot gives admins a choice between free core translation and mirrors, managed access, and BYOK control. Start with the free features if they meet your needs. If you choose paid access, compare user coverage or server coverage before comparing the price with BabelBot or Talksy. Keep the listed dollar and euro prices separate.
Pay for the features your server needs
Attachment forwarding differs from translating attachment content. A support server may need members to read text inside screenshots. BabelBot's paid plans translate supported media content. Forwarding a screenshot keeps the file available, but does not itself translate the text inside it. See the media translation guide for supported content.
For live calls, BabelBot requires Ultra or Founder Access for voice chat translation. It posts translated text in the voice channel chat. iTranslator lists AI TTS and live transcription on Pro. Its €8.32 starting figure is for Premium, so do not use that figure to budget for Pro's voice features.
Linked channels across two servers also affect your BabelBot plan choice. Ultra or Founder Access sponsors the connection. Translations use the sponsor's quota, including messages from the other server. Matching languages relay without translation quota. A community linking two servers should assign that usage to the sponsor's budget.
Founder Access covers one server with a one-time payment and unlimited AI translations. BabelBot sells 100 of them in total. Other feature limits still apply. We found no public one-time plan for iTranslator, Talksy, or HephBot. Discord Translator's non-expiring credits remain usage-limited.
Before buying, test your actual languages in an active channel. For support, include detailed replies and the attachments members send. For announcements, test the target languages you need. With BabelBot, check AI usage and what happens when the allowance runs out in the how BabelBot works guide. Choose the plan after that test.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Discord translation bot has the best free plan?
- Choose by your free workflow. HephBot includes unlimited core translation and channel mirrors. BabelBot Free includes 3 target languages, 5 custom words, and 100 AI translations per month, and a Top.gg vote by any member resets them. Talksy's translation allowances apply per member, while its free routes and glossary have server limits.
- Are character credits cheaper than monthly plans?
- They can suit low or irregular usage. Discord Translator charges $10 for 200,000 non-expiring characters. Your monthly cost depends on how fast you use them, including message length and target languages. The block price alone does not prove a saving against a monthly server plan.
- Does BabelBot offer Founder Access?
- Yes, while plans are left. BabelBot sells 100 Founder Access plans in total, and the pricing page shows how many remain. Founder Access is a one-time payment for one server with unlimited AI translations and voice chat translation. Other feature limits still apply. This differs from buying non-expiring character credits, which run out as you use them.
- Does every Talksy member need to buy Pro?
- No. Members can use their free allowances. One Pro admin can unlock unlimited server routes and glossary terms. Personal unlimited translation still depends on personal Pro access. Budget for the members who need that access rather than assuming every server member must subscribe.
- Is iTranslator Premium a monthly €8.32 payment?
- The listed €8.32 monthly figure uses annual Premium billing and excludes VAT. Treat it as the monthly equivalent of an annual subscription. Check the billing terms before comparing it with a plan you pay for each month.
- Is HephBot's $1.99 BYOK price the full translation budget?
- It is the listed monthly price for BYOK user access. Account for any charges associated with using your own key. That starting price alone does not establish the total cost for your server. HephBot also lists a $9.99 managed server option.
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