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Google Cloud Translation free tier

Google Cloud Translation is Google's machine translation API for text and documents. It includes 500,000 characters a month free, applied as a $10 credit every month.

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Google Cloud Translation free tier is an AI and ML perk from Google Cloud, free (500K characters/mo), with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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What you get

Inside Google Cloud Translation free tier

  • Google Cloud Translation includes the first 500,000 characters per month free, applied as a $10 credit every month.
  • Above that, the neural machine translation price is $20 per million characters.
  • Document translation is priced per page, and custom models are priced separately on the same page.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free planAny business
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Renews every month.
Other requirements
The free allowance is applied as a credit each month. Usage above 500,000 characters is billed.
How to claim

How to apply for Google Cloud Translation free tier

Steps to apply
  1. 1Enable Cloud Translation in a Google Cloud project with billing.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on cloud.google.com/translate/pricing on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

Google Cloud Translation free tier: common questions

Is Google Cloud free?

Yes, Google Cloud can be used for free. Free (500K characters/mo). As stated on Google Cloud's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Google Cloud Translation free tier?

Google Cloud Translation free tier is open to any startup, with no funding required. The free allowance is applied as a credit each month. Usage above 500,000 characters is billed.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Google Cloud Translation free tier?

No. Google Cloud Translation free tier is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Google Cloud Translation free tier?

Enable Cloud Translation in a Google Cloud project with billing. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Google Cloud Translation free tier, and does it expire?

Renews every month.

Is Google Cloud Translation free tier available outside the US?

Google Cloud Translation free tier is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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