AI · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Read the web in your language

Translate websites, PDFs, and videos side by side

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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   Yomu▲78

   One place to read your favorite content from around the web

   2018 · yomu.io · its alternatives →

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   Learn Japanese contextually while browsing▲92

   Hi HN, Just wanted to share a tool i've been working on to help with my own study routine. It’s a browser extension called Lingoku. The idea is simple: we spend hours browsing the web in English every day. This tool replaces some of the english words with Japanese vocabulary based on your japanese level (Similar to Toucan, but with a better user experience). It’s basically an attempt to make the "i+1" method actually passive, you understand the sentence because it's mostly english, but you pick up Japanese words naturally from the context. It uses an LLM in the backend to make sure the…

   Dec 2025 · lingoku.ai · its alternatives →

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   Fluent▲821

   Learn a new language by browsing the web

   2020 · fluent.co · its alternatives →

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   Translatespace▲159

   Auto-localization for busy people - don't miss out on SEO

   2024 · its alternatives →

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   Toucan▲595

   Learn a new language while you browse the web.

   2020 · jointoucan.com · its alternatives →

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   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 →

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   TranslateVideo▲413

   Translate your videos to 75+ languages with just 1-click

   2022 · translate.video · its alternatives →

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   Hibou – Use spaced repetition to remember what you read▲69

   Remember what your read. Little time, lots of knowledge.

   2015 · gethibou.com · its alternatives →

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   BiRead▲302

   An easy tool for instant bilingual reading

   2024 · biread.com · its alternatives →

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    YodaSpeak▲77

    Convert English Text to Yodaspeak

    2016 · yodaspeak.co.uk · its alternatives →

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    Linguana for Framer▲169

    Translate your Framer website into any language

    2023 · linguana.io · its alternatives →

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    Translate Workspace▲9

    Translate any text instantly without leaving your tab.

    Apr 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Roshi▲71

    Make the web easier to read

    2022 · roshi.ai · its alternatives →

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    Scan Translator▲82

    Translate manga, scans or images with the power of AI

    2022 · scan-translator.com · its alternatives →

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    BiRead - Bilingual Subtitles▲70

    An easy tool for instant Bilingual Subtitles

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Alpharabi▲71

    Translate words on specific sites into foreign languages

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Chrome extension that replaces words into a different language▲67

    2016 · alpharabi.us · its alternatives →

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    Underline▲133

    Expand your vocabulary while you browse the Internet

    2022 · getunderline.io · its alternatives →

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    Learn Languages with Google Translate▲93

    Learn the words you translate with one click

    2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Fluensa▲117

    Make the entire internet a space for language learning

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    Langswap.app▲94

    Translate your videos into English in just a few clicks

    2023 · langswap.app · its alternatives →

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    Yomu AI▲105

    AI-enhanced writing editor for students and academics

    2024 · yomu.ai · its alternatives →

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    Duolingo Ninja▲82

    Learn your Duolingo vocabulary while browsing the web

    2023 · duoninja.com · its alternatives →

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    chamu▲98

    Sharing files and notes made easy

    2023 · getchamu.com · 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 →