Translation Rates & Price Factors

Many factors affect translation rates, including project volume & urgency, language, and industry involved. Learn more about the rates of our professional translation company and calculate your translation cost.

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Translation Rates Explained

It's not a secret that translation rates per word differ depending on a project. Many customers can not sort out the factors that affect the final price of accurate translation services or certified translations. Confused they might start trying service after service in the hope of finding some consistency, but unfortunately, there is no one answer and no specific rate for translation service is set in stone. The best decision here is to find a translation company with a clear pricing system, where everything is detailed from start to finish and no hidden charges for translation services are present. 

Calculating your translation rate online is a big advantage, and TheWordPoint localization agency provides this option in the Price Calculation Form above. With our professional agency, you have no reason to worry about paying more than expected: we have strict yet simple guidelines that reveal every reason affecting the cost of translation services. It allows our clients to understand how much they'll be paying for the service provided and why. Please note that TheWordPoint Price Calculation Form is designed to get you an idea of the prices for translation services within different industries and target languages and to get a correct translation cost it is always better to get a free quote on our website for your translation project.

 

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Shedding Light on TheWordPoint Translation Rates

As an online translation service operating for the benefit of its clients for many years, TheWordPoint has developed successful techniques for anticipating clients' needs and answering their questions before they are even asked. Naturally, customers are concerned about the price, as everyone wants to spend no more than the translation service costs. All our clients are informed about the project details, price breakdown, and delivery time options to get a clear understanding of how the translation cost is calculated. Here are some drivers of a price for translation services you should know about.

Number of Words in the Translated Documents

The primary factor affecting translation cost is the volume of the materials to be translated. At TheWordPoint, most of the projects, such as contracts, video scripts, manuals, and many more, are calculated on a per-word basis, while a per-page pricing model is usually applied to the projects related to the translation of certificates, transcripts, IDs, driver licenses, and so on.

Language Pairs

By this point we mean a specific language pair when translating documents from the source (original) language to the target language. Every language pair is unique and has its rate in the translation industry, because some combinations are very rare, so finding a professional translator sometimes isn't easy. Other pairs are extremely popular and in high demand, so they might also cost more. Language pairs that are average in popularity tend to be price-balanced.

Industry & Complexity of Subject Matter

Another factor that affects the rate becomes evident when you select a specific industry in the order form. Specialized fields such as technical, legal, and medical translations often come with higher costs due to their complexity. At the same time, personal content translations tend to have a lower rate. The complexity of the subject matter is also a key factor: the more technical terms and definitions involved, the more challenging it is to ensure perfect accuracy, which leads to higher pricing.

Certified Translation

Our certified translation service ensures your personal documents receive a correct translation with legal certification and this kind of service requires additional costs. Language experts handle your original document with utmost care, providing fast delivery of certified translation for urgent needs. Each translation includes a signed certificate of accuracy from TheWordPoint, making it suitable for official use. Professional native speakers guarantee precision while maintaining on time delivery of your certified documents.

Urgency

TheWordPoint provides two options for the project urgency: regular and upon request. Regular urgency is calculated by the automated algorithm in the order form based on the project volume and complexity. But we understand that many of our clients require urgent assistance in translation. For this aim, we've developed a special request option where you tell us what your deadline is and we follow it as promised. The hotter an order is, the more it may cost as it requires not only extra effort and time from the translator but in some cases this may lead to the involvement of different project management approaches and procedures, that's why we recommend keeping this in mind when placing the order.

Document Format

We prioritize the convenience and satisfaction of our clients, so we are happy to work with any format you provide. However, additional time and tools may be required for certain documents and materials — such as translating text embedded in an image instead of a standard text format file. These services come at a higher rate due to the extra time and skills involved, so please consider this factor when placing your online order. For some projects with complex materials that require additional formatting, our DTP service may apply.

Multilingual Projects

Handling multilingual projects requires language experts and native speakers to guarantee a correct translation across languages. The complexity of coordinating translations for personal documents and other materials in multiple languages influences the cost. Ensuring consistency, fast delivery, and on-time delivery for multilingual projects demands specialized expertise, making it a significant price factor in professional translation services.

Tips to Help You Understand How It Works

We wish to help you achieve the lowest price, and here below are several tips:

  • First, place a project in advance, don't wait until the last moment when hours or days are left — the less urgent your deadline is, the less you'll pay.

  • Second, we recommend submitting content in an editable format and as good quality as possible. Anyway, sometimes it is better to entrust converting images into text to our experts, instead of trying to do it yourself, because it could cause a loss of the translation context.

  • Third, collect all the documents and materials that need to be translated and place one order, you'll be eligible for an additional discount for the project volume. If you plan to place another order later always let us know about it because it will help us to optimize our time and the price for your project.

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Translation Cost Per Word: Practical Insights and Average Rates by Language Pair

To give you a clearer idea of potential cost differences, we've prepared a list of the most popular language pairs, which show the average rate for projects involving human translation. Please note that these indicative rates illustrate the variations between language pairs and industries. We highly recommend requesting a free quote for your specific project for an accurate cost estimation.

 

Language Pair

Price per word:
General, Educational & Tutoring, Personal Content

Price per word:
Business, Finance, eCommerce, Legal, Marketing

Price per word:
Engineering, IT, Technical, Medical, Art & Literature

English to Spanish*

$0.08

$0.10

$0.12

English to French*

$0.08

$0.10

$0.12

English to Portuguese*

$0.08

$0.10

$0.12

English to German*

$0.10

$0.12

$0.15

English to Italian*

$0.07

$0.08

$0.11

English to Chinese*

$0.10

$0.12

$0.15

English to Korean

$0.11

$0.13

$0.17

English to Japanese

$0.12

$0.14

$0.18

English to Arabic

$0.08

$0.10

$0.12

English to Hindi

$0.07

$0.08

$0.11

English to Ukrainian

$0.07

$0.08

$0.11

English to Vietnamese

$0.08

$0.10

$0.12

 
* The price may vary slightly depending on the regional dialect. To get the exact cost of the language pair you need, please fill out the Free Quote form or Contact Us.

Quality of Translation: Rules, Standards, Procedures We Maintain

TheWordPoint strives to provide fast translation services, but quality remains our priority no matter how urgent the deadlines are. Our translation rates are moderate compared to the market average, yet we've been maintaining our excellent reputation throughout the years. There are several tactics we apply for this.

The process of cost estimation and selecting translators begins with an initial review of the candidate's education, certifications, and work experience, ensuring they have a strong foundation in both the source and target languages. The next stage is a language proficiency test that focuses on grammar, vocabulary, and specialized terminology. Finally, we assign a translation test to check the ability to handle cultural nuances.

Team of Professional Translators

We provide human translation performed by expert and certified translators. That's why we favor those candidates who have received certification from organizations like ATA or others who are recognized in the industry providing online certified translation services by the highest standards, leaving you satisfied.

Delivery Mechanics: Choosing the Easiest Way

After you've paid the translation fees and our language specialist begins working, a common question is: how will you receive the completed order? We offer several options — just choose the one most convenient for you. First, you can access the file via your account on our platform; it will be available for download right on the deadline and you can access it anytime. Alternatively, we can send it via email, ensuring you receive it on time. Please let us know the best way to get the translation while placing the order.

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TheWordPoint is ready to assist you with any project. Simply explore our services, read TheWordPoint reviews, calculate translation prices per word using the online system on our site, request a free quote, or place an order. You can trust us to meet your needs and ease any concerns you may have.

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