Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Gengo (Lionbridge)
- Pricing
- Usage-based — From Custom
- Free tier
- No
- Platforms
- Web, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Content Teams, Ecommerce
- Editor rating
- 4.1 / 5
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
What is Gengo?
Gengo is a localization tool from Gengo (Lionbridge). Gengo is a crowdsourced human-translation service with an API, offering on-demand translation across many language pairs.
Gengo uses usage-based pricing. From Custom.
It's best suited to developers, content-teams, ecommerce and runs on Web, Api.
Standout strengths include pay-per-word human translation, simple translation api, large translator pool. Worth weighing: not a full tms, quality varies by translator.
Gengo pricing
Pros
- Pay-per-word human translation
- Simple translation API
- Large translator pool
Cons
- Not a full TMS
- Quality varies by translator
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gengo?
Gengo is a crowdsourced human-translation service with an API, offering on-demand translation across many language pairs.
How much does Gengo cost?
Gengo is usage-based-priced. Paid plans start at Custom.
Does Gengo have a free trial?
Gengo does not advertise a free trial.
What platforms does Gengo support?
Gengo is available on Web, Api.