WP-Translate vs. alternatives
TranslatePress, WPML, Polylang, and Weglot are good plugins. These are the real differences, without exaggerating any: what changes is the payment model, who stores your translations, and how long it takes to get it working.
The essentials at a glance
Indicative comparison prepared with the public features and prices of each plugin in July 2026. If something has changed, write to us and we will correct it.
TranslatePress
How they are similar. It also translates on the live website, with a visual editor. It's the approach closest to ours.
How they differ
Its license is annual: you stop paying and you stop receiving updates.
AI engines and multiple languages are distributed among paid add-ons.
WP-Translate includes all four engines and any languages you want in the same single payment.
WPML
How they are similar. The veteran: covers practically any case, including multisite and professional translation commissioned to agencies.
How they differ
The learning curve is long and the initial setup, dense.
Annual subscription with various levels depending on what you need.
WP-Translate bets on the opposite: install, choose languages, and translate the same day.
Polylang
How they are similar. Free in its base version and very solid for managing duplicated content per language.
How they differ
It doesn't translate: it duplicates. Each language is content that someone has to write.
Automatic translation comes with third-party add-ons.
WP-Translate translates automatically and then lets you correct where necessary.
Weglot
How they are similar. Very convenient external service: connects and works in minutes.
How they differ
You pay per translated words and per visits: the bill grows with your website.
Translations live on their server, not in your database.
With WP-Translate, translations are yours and are in your WordPress, and the AI cost is paid directly to the provider.
What if I'm already using another one?
No need to start from scratch. WP-Translate imports a translation file and detects strings that already exist in your database.
1 · Install in parallel
You can have both plugins active while you check the result, and deactivate the old one when you are satisfied.
2 · Import what's translated
Export from your current plugin and import it here: what was already translated does not go through the API again.
3 · Keep your URLs
The language prefix is the standard (/en/, /fr/), so indexed addresses continue to work.
Decide with the numbers in front of you
One-time payment, lifetime license and 30-day money-back guarantee.