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App	Google Translate	Microsoft Translator
Overall score	94	84
Tagline	The dependable all-rounder	Meetings, made multilingual
Best for	TravelShoppingFamily	BusinessTravelFamily
Use-case fit	7	6
Verdict	If you want one free app that handles almost every language and situation, Google Translate is still the safest default.	A strong free choice for Microsoft shops and mobile travelers, though the retired Converse mode leaves a gap for live group conversations.
Pros	Supports nearly 250 languages — the widest coverage of any free app Camera translation, handwriting, and voice conversation modes Free offline packs for dozens of languages	Free with broad language coverage Strong Microsoft 365 and Teams integration Text, camera, and voice conversation modes
Cons	Quality drops on low-resource and long-tail languages Privacy-sensitive text is processed on Google servers Business document formatting is not its strength	The multi-device Converse mode was retired in June 2026 Web and desktop experience lags behind mobile Translation quality is solid but not exceptional
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Quick takeaway

Google Translate leads this comparison with an overall score of 94. It is strongest for Travel and Shopping. Microsoft Translator is the closest alternative at 84. Choose Google Translate if supports nearly 250 languages — the widest coverage of any free app; pick Microsoft Translator if free with broad language coverage.