Argos Translate
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
argosopentech/argos-translate · alive · ★ 5.98k · last commit 3w ago · 151 open issues
License: MIT
Good fit for Batch translation pipelines (subtitle files, document translation jobs) where you don't need an HTTP service.
Weak at No HTTP API by default; you build the service layer if you need one (or use LibreTranslate).
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli deepl prints
the DeepL comparison table including Argos Translate.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- DeepL · Machine translation API
`pip install argostranslate`. In Python: `import argostranslate.package, argostranslate.translate; argostranslate.package.update_package_index(); pkg = next(p for p in argostranslate.package.get_available_packages() if p.from_code=='en' and p.to_code=='de'); argostranslate.package.install_from_path(pkg.download()); print(argostranslate.translate.translate('Hello world', 'en', 'de'))`. Argos is the engine LibreTranslate wraps — pull it in directly for offline / scripted translation pipelines.
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FAQ
Is Argos Translate actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 3w ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Argos Translate cost to self-host?
Argos Translate is free and open source under MIT. Typical self-host VPS cost: $0 on a workstation; ~$10/mo for a small VPS for batch jobs.
Which SaaS does Argos Translate replace?
Argos Translate is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: DeepL.