Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Linqapp

Ask native speakers for translation in real time

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Linqapp launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Slated▲114

   Translates your texts to other languages in real time

   2014 · slated.me · its alternatives →

2. 2
   iTranslate▲81

   90+ languages translator in your Pocket

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Pinch▲535

   Hey HN! I’m Christian, daily lurker and some might remember our original launch post (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42935355). Today we're launching Pinch for Mac, which we believe is a step-change improvement in real-time AI translation. Our vision is to make cross-lingual conversations feel as natural as regular conversations. TL:DR During an online meeting, the app instantly transcribes and translates all audio you hear, and allows you to decide when you translate your voice and when you don't. It's invisible to others (like Granola), and works everywhere without any…

   2025 · startpinch.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Hua▲99

   Learn languages with native speakers

   2014 · hua.io · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Stepes▲81

   On-demand chat based translation app

   2015 · stepes.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Speak & Translate▲82

   Instant Voice & Text Translator with Speech and Dictionary

   2015 · bendingspoons.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Localize▲178

   Translate your website with one line of code

   2014 · localizejs.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   HiNative▲118

   Language questions answered by native speakers

   2014 · hinative.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mailtranslate▲78

   Professional translations for your inbox

   2017 · test.de · its alternatives →

10. 10
    iTranslate Voice ▲83

    Instantly speak another language

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Bablic▲72

    Super-easy website translation

    2014 · bablic.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    AskNative▲90

    Ask a local questions from around the world

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Mondly▲150

    Play your way to a new language

    2015 · mondly.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    One Hour Translation▲6

    Fast translations - 75+ supported languages

    2017 · getblend.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Microsoft Translator 3.0▲126

    Translated conversations across devices

    2016 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Word Lens▲83

    See the world in your language

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Spell Up with Google▲72

    Improve your English using your voice

    2014 · google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Tomo for ChatGPT▲98

    Ask anything. Then play it, Duolingo-style.

    4d ago · heytomo.app · its alternatives →

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    Foreign Buddy▲123

    Learn any language with me 🇺🇸 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹

    2017 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    iTalki▲73

    Online Language Learning via Skype

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ChattingCat▲85

    Get instant correction of written English

    2015 · tabbi.ai · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Lingua.ly▲90

    Learn new languages by browsing the Web.

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    PhraseApp▲72

    Easily manage translation for multilingual app.

    2014 · phrase.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Accent Learners▲75

    Improve your English speech and pronunciation

    2014 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →