Prefer replies?
The default. Translations sit right under each message, tagged with the detected language.
Every planBabelBot translates Discord messages in the channels you enable into your server's selected languages. Choose replies, threads, or linked language channels. One plan covers every member.
This is the start of the #general channel. Auto-translation is on, post in any language.
Anyone know when the tournament starts? 🎮
12時開始だよ!みんな準備してね 🙌
The story of one message
No commands, no copying into Google Translate, no switching apps. Here is everything BabelBot does with an ordinary message, in order.
She types like she always does. No language tags, no bot commands, nothing special to remember.
トーナメントはいつからするか知ってる人いる?
BabelBot reads the message and recognizes Japanese automatically. Nobody had to tell it which language was which.
This server uses English and Spanish, so BabelBot posts both translations for everyone.
Does anyone know when the tournament starts?
¿Alguien sabe cuándo empieza el torneo?
Translations appear under the original message. Yuki's channel stays readable, and nobody scrolls past five copies of the same chat.
The default. Translations sit right under each message, tagged with the detected language.
Every planThread mode tucks translations away so fast channels stay readable while nothing gets lost.
Every planAdmins link language channels. BabelBot posts each translation in the matching channel under the original member's name.
1 bridge on Free; 5 on Pro; unlimited on Ultra and Founder AccessWhat you get
New messages translate automatically in the channels you enable. Members can also add a flag reaction or choose Translate Text for a single message. Anyone in a voice channel can start live voice chat translation with /voice start.
Show translations as replies, put them in threads, or post them to linked language channels under the original member's name. Choose a different option for each channel, then change the setting later. The demo above shows all three.
Every planReact with a flag to choose the translation language. Admins decide whether BabelBot replies in the channel or sends the result in a private DM.
Every planLive speech becomes readable text while the call is in progress, as clean speaker lines or detailed embeds.
/ voice startUltra and Founder AccessScreenshots, PDFs, voice notes, and video attachments are translated too. The venue-sign photo in the demo shows it in action.
Pro & aboveGuild names, nicknames, and game terms stay spelled exactly how your community spells them. Members can use message actions for Translate Text and Detect Language, with one saved reading language for those requests.
Pro: 25 custom words; Ultra: 100Onboarding
Guided onboarding connects BabelBot to your server, lets you choose target languages and where translations appear, then checks one test message. After that, automatic chat translation needs no extra setup.
Four short steps in the dashboard, then BabelBot works while you get back to your server.
Two minutes covers connecting your server, choosing languages and where translations appear, and sending your test message. If Discord is slow, setup takes a little longer.
Reviews
The bridge function is a lifesaver for my international server. After years of trying other translators, this is the only one I'll keep using.
We needed a bot that gets context, jokes, and sayings, not just literal word swaps. Image and PDF translation sealed it for us.
The dashboard makes translation easy and is much more capable than most bots. The developer is super responsive.
Reviews are translated for this page, so some wording may differ from the original.
Pricing
Choose based on your server's chat volume. Every member is included either way.
Compare plans
Compare AI limits, target languages, bridges, media, voice, and billing side by side. The numbers match what you see at checkout.
| Feature | Free€0 / month | Pro€9.99 / month | Ultra€19.99 / month | Founder AccessOne-time €99.50 |
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| Usage limits | ||||
| Monthly AI translations | 50 per month | 5,000 per month | 25,000 per month | Unlimited |
| Free starter AI translations | 100 once | |||
| Unlimited supported plain text translation | ||||
| Target languages per server | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Bridge connections | 1 | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Custom words | None | 25 | 100 | 100 |
| Core translation | ||||
| Automatic text translation | ||||
| Flag reaction translations | ||||
| Manual translation requests | ||||
| Media and voice | ||||
| Media translation | ||||
| Live voice chat translation | ||||
| Server controls | ||||
| Channel controls | ||||
| Replies or threads | ||||
| Admin dashboard | ||||
| Billing | ||||
| How you pay | Free | Monthly | Monthly | One-time |
| Best fit | Automatic text translation | More AI use and media | Voice and higher limits | One-time plan for one server |
One automatic translation counts once, even with several target languages. Each translation posted to a linked channel and each on-demand request count separately. After the AI allowance, BabelBot keeps translating supported plain text in English, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and 30+ more supported languages. Other languages need AI quota.
FAQ
Free to start. No credit card. Setup takes about two minutes.