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| 2 | +draft: false |
| 3 | +title: OSSTranslate fully managed open source service | OctaByte.io |
| 4 | +meta: |
| 5 | + cover: /images/development/dev-tools/osstranslate/screenshot-1.png |
| 6 | + description: Translate text in 29+ languages with OSSTranslate — a fully self-hosted, open-source machine translation API powered by Argos Translate. No cloud dependencies, no data sharing, and no usage limits. |
| 7 | + keywords: self-hosted translation API, open-source translation tool, OSSTranslate, LibreTranslate alternative, free translation API, private machine translation, Argos Translate, REST translation API, self-hosted language translation, on-premise translation solution |
| 8 | + breadcrumb: |
| 9 | + - name: Home |
| 10 | + url: / |
| 11 | + - name: Software Catalog |
| 12 | + url: /fully-managed-open-source-services |
| 13 | + - name: Development |
| 14 | + url: /fully-managed-open-source-services/development |
| 15 | + - name: Dev tools |
| 16 | + url: /fully-managed-open-source-services/development/dev-tools |
| 17 | + - name: OSSTranslate |
| 18 | + url: /fully-managed-open-source-services/development/dev-tools/osstranslate |
| 19 | +content: |
| 20 | + id: osstranslate |
| 21 | + name: OSSTranslate |
| 22 | + title: Self-Hosted, Open Source Machine Translation API |
| 23 | + logo: /images/development/dev-tools/osstranslate/logo.png |
| 24 | + website: https://libretranslate.com/ |
| 25 | + iframe_website: /website/development/dev-tools/osstranslate |
| 26 | + screenshots: |
| 27 | + - /images/development/dev-tools/osstranslate/screenshot-1.png |
| 28 | + - /images/development/dev-tools/osstranslate/screenshot-2.png |
| 29 | +--- |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +## Overview |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +OSSTranslate is a powerful, self-hosted, and open-source machine translation API designed for developers, businesses, and privacy-conscious users. Unlike commercial translation APIs like Google Translate or Microsoft Azure, OSSTranslate operates entirely within your infrastructure using the Argos Translate engine. This ensures complete control over your data and removes reliance on third-party cloud providers. |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +Proudly built from LibreTranslate’s open-source project, OSSTranslate by OctaByte is not affiliated with LibreTranslate, but extends its capabilities by offering a ready-to-deploy, private solution for machine translation. |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +With support for over 29 languages and a fully documented REST API, OSSTranslate enables seamless integration into your applications, tools, and platforms—without sacrificing privacy, performance, or cost. |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +Whether you’re building multilingual websites, translating user-generated content, or powering communication tools, OSSTranslate is your go-to alternative to proprietary machine translation services. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +## Features |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +- ### Free & Open Source |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | + OSSTranslate is completely free to use with no licensing fees or usage-based charges. |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +- ### 100% Self-Hosted |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | + Your data stays within your environment. Translations are performed locally on your VM, ensuring privacy and security |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +- ### Supports 29+ Languages |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | + Translate between English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Hebrew, Italian, and more using the Argos Translate engine. |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +- ### No Cloud Dependency |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | + Unlike Google or Azure, OSSTranslate doesn't rely on external services—meaning zero external API calls. |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +- ### Powerful REST API |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | + Easily integrate OSSTranslate into your software, web apps, or services using its well-documented REST API. |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +- ### Data Ownership & Privacy |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | + Perfect for enterprises, government agencies, or developers who need full control over their data and infrastructure. |
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