MangaTranslate

Who MangaTranslate is for

MangaTranslate is listed for Design and Productivity, with a focus on translation, manga, comics, ocr and typesetting. You can start on the free tier and upgrade later.

Where it scores well

• Easy to pick up (4/5).
• Mostly clear pricing and policies (4/5).

Things to weigh

• Narrower capability than the leaders in its category (rated 3/5).
• Newer or less proven than established tools (rated 2/5).

Consider instead: Canva, because it ranks higher in Design (#1, score 93).

Based on our editorial sub-scores and verified pricing fields, not on user reviews.

MangaTranslate pricing model

MangaTranslate is freemium. Freemium means a free plan with limits, plus paid upgrades for more usage or features. A free tier is available.

5 free credits a day (1-2 credits per page depending on the model); paid one-time credit packs, subscriptions (Basic listed at $8-10/month) and an API.

We don't list plan prices because they change often. See current prices on the official MangaTranslate pricing page. Last fact-checked Oct 28, 2026.

MangaTranslate vs alternatives in Design

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Editorial ranking

• #6 of 11 in Design (score 79)
• #16 of 17 in Productivity (score 69)

Score breakdown for Design (primary use case)

Points = weight × (score ÷ 5) × 100, summed and rounded. Use-case fit and access are derived from the data (primary category and verified pricing); the other four are editor ratings. Editorial assessment, not a measured benchmark. How we score.

Sources

• MangaTranslate homepage and pricing
• MangaTranslate FAQ
• About Ficory LLC

Tags

• translation
• manga
• comics
• ocr
• typesetting

Frequently asked questions

Is MangaTranslate free?

Yes. MangaTranslate has a free tier; its pricing model is freemium. 5 free credits a day (1-2 credits per page depending on the model); paid one-time credit packs, subscriptions (Basic listed at $8-10/month) and an API.

How much does MangaTranslate cost?

MangaTranslate's pricing model is freemium. 5 free credits a day (1-2 credits per page depending on the model); paid one-time credit packs, subscriptions (Basic listed at $8-10/month) and an API. Current plan prices are listed on the official pricing page: https://www.mangatranslate.com/#pricing.

What is MangaTranslate used for?

Online manga and comic translator: upload pages, a PDF or an archive and it recognizes the text (OCR), erases and refills speech bubbles, and typesets the translation into 100+ target languages, with batch processing, an editor for fixing lines and layout, and ZIP or PDF export. MangaTranslate is made by Ficory LLC. On Pickfinch it is listed under Design and Productivity.

How does Pickfinch rate MangaTranslate?

MangaTranslate has an editorial score of 79/100 in Design, its primary use case, ranking #6 of 11. The score combines use-case fit 25%, capability 25%, ease of use 15%, access & value 15%, maturity 10% and transparency 10%. It is an editorial judgment, not a benchmark, and sponsorship never changes it.

What are the best MangaTranslate alternatives?

In Design, the highest-ranked alternatives to MangaTranslate are Canva (93), Gamma (91) and Figma (90), by editorial score out of 100.

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