Is BabelBot really unlimited on Free?

The AI allowance is limited: 100 AI translations to start, then 50 per month. After that, translations of messages without attachments continue with no monthly limit through BabelBot's in-house translator. Attachments, custom words, flag reactions, and languages marked AI only still need AI translations.

Is BabelBot free forever?

Free has no end date and is not a trial. The starter AI translations are a one-time pool. After that, your server gets 50 AI translations at the start of every month.

Do I need a credit card?

No. You can add BabelBot and use Free without payment details.

Do I have to vote to unlock translations?

No. Every Free feature works without a vote. Voting for BabelBot on Top.gg is optional. An eligible server gets a one-time bonus of 100 AI translations.

What happens when the AI allowance runs out?

BabelBot posts a short notice and keeps translating messages without attachments through its in-house translator. These translations do not use earlier messages as context. AI translations return at the start of next month.

Does BabelBot work in DMs?

Automatic translation works in server channels, not in DMs. Install BabelBot for your Discord account to use Translate Text in DMs and group DMs. Translate Text does not use the AI allowance.

Does BabelBot work on mobile?

Yes. Translations are normal Discord messages, so members see them in the mobile app. To translate one message yourself, open its actions and choose Apps > Translate Text.

Can I use Free on more than one server?

Yes. Each server has its own plan and its own AI allowance. Adding BabelBot to a new server starts it on Free.

BabelBot Free

Free Discord translation bot

Name: Setting up BabelBot Free
Uploaded: 2026-10-10
Duration: 20 s
Description: Add BabelBot, choose languages in the dashboard, and see the first translation in Discord.

BabelBot translates your Discord server for free. You get 100 AI translations to start and 50 AI translations each month. After the AI allowance, translations continue with no monthly limit.

Add to Discord for free

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Yes, BabelBot has a free plan, and you do not need a credit card. Free covers 2 target languages for every member of one server. BabelBot posts translations automatically in your channels, so members do not type commands.

Free does not stop when the AI allowance runs out. BabelBot's in-house translator then translates messages without attachments, with no monthly limit. The sections below show what each stage covers, what Free does not include, and how Free compares with other free translation bots.

How BabelBot is free with unlimited translations

BabelBot translates in two stages. Your server uses its AI translations first. When they run out, translations continue through BabelBot's in-house translator.

Stage 1

AI translations

100 to start, then 50 each month

AI translation uses up to five earlier messages in the channel as context, so short replies and slang keep their meaning.

Stage 2

Unlimited translations

No monthly limit

No vote-locking and no waiting. BabelBot's in-house translator translates each message on its own, without earlier messages as context.

At the start of each month, the AI allowance resets to 50 AI translations

The in-house translator does not translate attachments, messages with custom words, flag reactions, or languages marked AI only in the dashboard. These need AI translations.

The dashboard Overview shows how many AI translations your server used this month. BabelBot also posts a short notice in Discord when the AI allowance runs out.

The AI allowance runs out, translations continue with no monthly limit, and the allowance resets at the start of the next month.

What Free includes

Feature	BabelBot Free
Target languages	2
AI translations	100 to start, then 50 per month
After the AI allowance	Unlimited translations of messages without attachments
Delivery modes	Replies, threads, and Replace the original
Flag reactions	Yes. Each flag translation uses AI translations
Translate Text (user app)	Yes. It does not use the AI allowance
Custom words	5
Bridges	1

What Free does not include

Free covers everyday chat on a small server. These features need a paid plan:

More than 2 target languages. Pro includes 5, and Ultra includes 10.
Media translation: text in images, PDFs, audio files, voice notes, and video attachments. Available on Pro and above.
A larger AI allowance. Pro includes 5,000 AI translations per month, and Ultra includes 25,000.
More custom words. Pro includes 25, and Ultra includes 100.
More bridges. Pro includes 5, and Ultra has no bridge limit.
Live voice chat translation. Available on Ultra and Founder Access.

Is Free enough for my server?

Enter your numbers to see how long AI translations last each month. Nothing leaves your browser.

Active membersMessages per member per dayTarget languages

Your estimateFree is enough for this server's everyday chat.About 3,000 messages per monthFree covers your 2 target languages.1First month: AI translations last about 1 day. Later months: AI translations last less than a day.2After that, translations continue with no monthly limit for the rest of the month.Attachments, custom words, flag reactions, and languages marked AI only need AI translations. If your server needs them every day, compare the paid plans.

How this estimate works

Messages per day = active members × messages per member per day.
Each message needs one automatic translation. One translation counts once, even with several target languages.
The first month has 100 starter AI translations plus 50 monthly AI translations. Later months have 50.
A month has 30 days. Messages already in a target language can need fewer translations, so this is an upper estimate.

Free tiers compared

Checked on Oct 10, 2026. Each competitor value comes from that bot's own website, documentation, or Top.gg listing. Not stated means we did not find the information there.

Languages and quota
Bot	Free target languages	Free quota	After the quota runs out
BabelBotThis site	2 target languages	100 AI translations to start, then 50 per month	Unlimited translations of messages without attachments
Talksy	100+ (each member picks a language)	Each member per month: 100 automatic, 100 on-demand, and 50 flag translations. 1 route with 200 messages per server	Routes pause until the next month or an upgrade. Member limits: not stated
RitaBot	Not stated. The trial includes 25 tasks (1 channel and 1 language each)	One-time trial: 1 month or until 25 tasks or 10,000 characters are used	Translation stops
iTranslator	30	10,000 server characters and 2,000 user characters (Top.gg says 30,000)	Blocked until you vote or subscribe
Discord Translator	2	One-time trial: 5,000 characters (about 100 translations), no reset	Translation stops until you buy characters
HephBot	35+ on its Standard translator	No character limits and no daily caps	No cap on its Standard translator
JakeBot	Not stated. Each setup picks 1 of 150+ languages	6,000 characters per month (Top.gg says 15,000)	Wait for next month, vote, or buy characters

Votes, commands, ads, and media
Bot	Vote-locked	Prefix or command needed	Ads or watermark	Media translation on free
BabelBotThis site	No. An optional vote adds a one-time bonus	No. Automatic translation	No ads or watermark in translations	No. Pro and above
Talksy	No. A vote resets the monthly counters, every 12 hours	Yes. Each member opts in with /talksy	Not stated	Not stated
RitaBot	Not stated	Automatic tasks in the trial. Custom text needs the !tr prefix	Not stated	Not stated
iTranslator	Partly. Resets after the first allowance need a Top.gg vote	No. Up to 30 automatic translation setups	Yes. A "Generated by iTranslator" credit	No voice. Image translation not stated
Discord Translator	Not stated	No. Automatic translation	Not stated	Not stated
HephBot	No. A vote gives 12 hours of its Premium translator	No. Default-language channels translate automatically	Not stated	Not stated
JakeBot	No. Votes add 300 to 800 bonus characters	No. Automatic translation after an admin sets it up	Not stated	Not stated

Where other free tiers do more

HephBot states no character limits and no daily caps on its free Standard translator, plus unlimited mirrors. BabelBot Free has 1 bridge.
Talksy Free includes 30 glossary terms. BabelBot Free includes 5 custom words. Talksy also counts its AI limits per member, so a server with many active members gets more AI translations than BabelBot's 50 per month.
iTranslator allows 30 languages on its free tier, within its character limit. JakeBot does not state a limit on free setups, and each setup can target any of 150+ languages.
BabelBot Free is a good fit when you need automatic translation into 2 languages that does not stop at a character limit. Read BabelBot vs Talksy and BabelBot vs HephBot for the full comparisons.

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Set up in 2 minutes

Add BabelBot to your serverSelect Add to Discord, choose your server, and approve the permissions.
Choose your target languagesGuided setup opens in the dashboard. Pick up to 2 languages for your members.
Send a test messageWrite a message in another language. BabelBot posts the translation under it.

Add BabelBot, choose languages in the dashboard, and see the first translation in Discord.

For channel rules, delivery modes, and troubleshooting, read the Discord translation bot setup guide.

When to upgrade

Stay on Free while your members chat in up to 2 languages and the in-house translator reads well for them. Upgrade when your server needs something Free does not include:

More than 2 target languages.
AI translations with conversation context for the whole month.
Translation of screenshots, voice notes, and other attachments.
More bridges or custom words, or live voice chat translation.

Compare plans and prices on the BabelBot pricing page. Plans are per server, and one plan covers every member.

Frequently asked questions

Is BabelBot really unlimited on Free?: The AI allowance is limited: 100 AI translations to start, then 50 per month. After that, translations of messages without attachments continue with no monthly limit through BabelBot's in-house translator. Attachments, custom words, flag reactions, and languages marked AI only still need AI translations.
Is BabelBot free forever?: Free has no end date and is not a trial. The starter AI translations are a one-time pool. After that, your server gets 50 AI translations at the start of every month.
Do I need a credit card?: No. You can add BabelBot and use Free without payment details.
Do I have to vote to unlock translations?: No. Every Free feature works without a vote. Voting for BabelBot on Top.gg is optional. An eligible server gets a one-time bonus of 100 AI translations.
What happens when the AI allowance runs out?: BabelBot posts a short notice and keeps translating messages without attachments through its in-house translator. These translations do not use earlier messages as context. AI translations return at the start of next month.
Does BabelBot work in DMs?: Automatic translation works in server channels, not in DMs. Install BabelBot for your Discord account to use Translate Text in DMs and group DMs. Translate Text does not use the AI allowance.
Does BabelBot work on mobile?: Yes. Translations are normal Discord messages, so members see them in the mobile app. To translate one message yourself, open its actions and choose Apps > Translate Text.
Can I use Free on more than one server?: Yes. Each server has its own plan and its own AI allowance. Adding BabelBot to a new server starts it on Free.

Translate your server for free

Add BabelBot, choose your languages, and see the first translation in about two minutes.

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