Language & translation · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon Translate vs Cloud Translation
Amazon Translate maps to Cloud Translation: neural translation (Basic and Advanced), document translation, glossaries, custom models, and LLM-based adaptive translation.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon Translate | Cloud Translation |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Neural machine translation, real-time and batch, with custom terminology and Active Custom Translation (parallel data). | Neural machine translation (Basic and Advanced), document translation, glossaries, custom models, and LLM-based (adaptive) translation. |
| Pricing model | Per character translated (standard vs Active Custom Translation rates). | Billed per input character per target language, with different rates for NMT, custom models, and the translation LLM. |
| Docs | Amazon Translate docs | Cloud Translation docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon Translate pricing | Cloud Translation pricing |
Key differences
- Advanced edition adds glossaries, batch and document translation, and custom models.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per character translated (standard vs Active Custom Translation rates). Amazon Translate pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per input character per target language, with different rates for NMT, custom models, and the translation LLM. Cloud Translation pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure Translator. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Translate?
Amazon Translate maps to Cloud Translation: neural translation (Basic and Advanced), document translation, glossaries, custom models, and LLM-based adaptive translation.
How does pricing compare between Amazon Translate and Cloud Translation?
AWS: Per character translated (standard vs Active Custom Translation rates). Google Cloud: Billed per input character per target language, with different rates for NMT, custom models, and the translation LLM. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Translator (direct match). The Azure equivalent of Amazon Translate is Azure Translator.