Built for Developers,
Priced for Everyone
SocketsIO is a developer-first translation API platform. We believe high-quality language tools should be accessible to every developer — not just those at well-funded companies.
Our Mission
Every developer deserves access to world-class translation infrastructure. We built SocketsIO to eliminate the pricing barrier that forces small teams and indie developers to choose between quality and cost. By running on Google Cloud's translation engine and passing the savings directly to you, we make it possible to build truly multilingual products — without breaking the bank.
Why We Built This
Translation APIs have been overpriced for too long. Google Translate charges $20 per million characters. DeepL is even more expensive. For a startup processing millions of characters a month, that adds up fast.
We built SocketsIO as a drop-in replacement — same API format as Google Translate v2, same quality, 90% lower cost. You can switch in minutes and start saving immediately.
How It Works
SocketsIO runs on Google Cloud infrastructure, giving you access to the same underlying translation quality at a fraction of the price. Our platform handles authentication, rate limiting, usage tracking, and billing — so you can focus on building.
The API is RESTful, well-documented, and available with SDKs for Python and JavaScript. No vendor lock-in. No surprise fees.
Our Core Values
What guides every decision we make.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No usage surprises. What you see on the pricing page is exactly what you pay.
Developer-First
Clear documentation, sensible defaults, and an API designed the way developers actually think.
Google Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade reliability and translation quality, without the enterprise price tag.
Ship Fast
Get an API key in seconds. No sales calls, no contracts, no waiting for approval.
Global Reach
195 languages means your product can reach users everywhere, from day one.
Community Driven
We listen to developers. Our roadmap is shaped by real feedback from real users.
Start Building Today
Free tier includes 500K characters per month. No credit card required.
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