Pricing
Every number below is the number you'll pay. No quote step required to see it.
Units
We price most translation work by the word. Some certified-translation providers price by Normzeile instead — a standard German billing unit of 55 keystrokes including spaces. Where we use it, that's the definition we use: 55 keystrokes, stated plainly. Some providers define a Normzeile as 50–53 keystrokes, which quietly inflates the line count and the total — worth checking whenever you compare quotes. Interpreting is priced by the hour or half/full day; DTP and transcription are priced by the hour, page, or minute.
Tiers
| Tier | Per word | ≈ per Normzeile | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart | from €0.09 | ≈ €0.65 | MT with full human post-editing |
| Professional | from €0.16 | ≈ €1.15 | Human specialist translation, self-revised |
| Certified | from €0.22 | ≈ €1.55 | Specialist translation + independent second-linguist revision; sworn certification where required |
Estimate your job
Price estimator
MT with full human post-editing. (€0.09/word)
Human specialist translation, self-revised. (€0.16/word)
Specialist translation, independently revised, sworn certification where required. (€0.22/word)
- Base ( words × €)
- €0.00
- Subtotal (net)
- €0.00
- + VAT 19%
- €0.00
Your job is below our minimum order — the total shown is the minimum for this language pair.
Estimate, not a binding quote — final price is confirmed against your actual file.
Language-pair multiplier
| Pair group | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| EN↔DE | ×1.00 |
| FR / ES / IT / NL / PT | ×1.05 |
| PL / CS / RO / HU / Nordic | ×1.15 |
| RU / UK / TR | ×1.15 |
| AR / HE | ×1.30 |
| ZH / JA / KO | ×1.35 |
Minimum order (incl. VAT)
| Pair group | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Common European | €35 |
| Nordic & Central-Eastern European | €45 |
| Asian & Arabic | €60 |
Surcharges
Interpreting rates
Add-on rates
Fixed-price documents
What changes a price
Why does language pair change the price?
Some pairs have fewer qualified specialist translators available, which is reflected in the multiplier — stated openly rather than folded invisibly into a quote.
Why is there a minimum order?
Short jobs carry the same coordination overhead as long ones — the minimum reflects that rather than pricing a two-line document at an unrealistic per-word rate.
Does the estimator price match what I'll actually pay?
For most jobs, yes, closely — it's an estimate, not a binding quote, and we confirm the final figure against your actual file before starting.
Can I combine add-ons, like certification and express delivery?
Yes — the estimator calculates combined surcharges live, in the order shown in the breakdown.