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Auto-detection translation behaviour and pricing

Anishma 20 Reputation points
2024-12-15T20:10:27.76+00:00

Hi Team, For a translation API with language auto-detection:

  1. If the detected language matches the target language, is the text still processed for translation, or is it returned as-is?
  2. About the cost: Is it based only on the input text's character count though this API involves detection and translation

For language detection API,

  1. The documentation translator/migrate-to-v3#pricing-model mentions no charge for detection based on character count. Is there a character limit for this free detection? Can you clarify?
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  1. Avinash Devarakonda 615 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2024-12-18T02:33:54.7866667+00:00

    Hi Anishma,

    Regarding the language detection pricing details, you can refer the similar thread so that you can get some idea.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1594798/azure-language-detection-api-pricing

    Using the detection API separately, followed by the translation API, could potentially be more cost-effective than relying on the translation API with auto-detection. The detection API is free to some extent, while the auto-detection feature in the translation API incurs charges. However, it's important to note that the detection API may not be completely free, so you should consider the specific usage limits and pricing details for both services to determine the most cost-effective approach for your needs.

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