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Papago Review

Naver's translator specialising in Asian languages

Translation Text & documents Free
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What is Papago?

Papago is Naver's AI translation service, particularly strong for Korean, Japanese and Chinese. It translates text, voice, images and websites and is popular with travellers in Asia.

Best for: Travellers to Korea, Korean learners.

Key features

  • Text and voice translation
  • Image translation
  • Website translation
  • Conversation mode

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Excellent Korean translations
  • Free

Cons

  • Fewer languages than global rivals
  • Some features Korea-focused

Papago pricing

Pricing modelFree
Starting priceFree
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Launched2017

Prices change often. Check the Papago website for current plans.

Our verdict

Papago scores 7.4/10 in our review. Its biggest strength: excellent Korean translations. The main drawback: fewer languages than global rivals. If it isn't the right fit, Google Translate is the closest alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Papago?

Papago is Naver's AI translation service, particularly strong for Korean, Japanese and Chinese. It translates text, voice, images and websites and is popular with travellers in Asia.

Is Papago free?

Yes. Papago is free to use.

What are the best Papago alternatives?

Popular alternatives include Google Translate, HeyGen, Synthesia, DeepL.

Who is Papago best for?

Papago is best for travellers to korea, korean learners.