LibreTranslate API
Development Tools · AI & ML
LibreTranslate is a free and open-source machine translation API that supports over 130 languages, providing text translation capabilities through a simple REST API. Unlike Google Translate or DeepL which are proprietary services with usage fees, LibreTranslate is open source (MIT license), self-hostable, and available as a free public API (with rate limits) or a commercial API with higher throughput.
LibreTranslate API Highlights
LibreTranslate API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSLibreTranslate API is best for:
Nigerian developers adding automatic text translation to apps and websites supporting Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo translations alongside 130+ languages at affordable pricing.
- Free:5,000 characters/month
- Pro $9.99/mo:1M chars
- Ultra $24.99/mo:3M chars
- Enterprise custom
LibreTranslate API Core Features & Capabilities
Required Access Documents for LibreTranslate API
- API Key (optional)OptionalPublic endpoint free without key but rate-limited. API key from libretranslate.com for higher limits. Self-hosting requires no key.
Different LibreTranslate API use cases
- Yoruba and Hausa Localization for Nigerian Apps:Nigerian app developers can use LibreTranslate to add automatic translation of their English content into Yoruba and Hausa making their apps more accessible to Nigeria's multilingual population and supporting indigenous language digital inclusion.
- Multi-lingual Customer Support for Nigerian Businesses:Nigerian businesses serving customers who prefer their local language can use LibreTranslate to translate customer messages into English for support agents, and translate English responses back into Yoruba or Hausa for customers.
- Educational Content Translation for Nigerian Schools:Nigerian edtech platforms can use LibreTranslate to translate educational materials from English into local languages supporting students in northern Nigeria who are more comfortable learning in Hausa, or students in the southwest who prefer Yoruba.