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Problem:
The client is trying to understand the discrepancy in pricing between the pre-paid credit packages and the simulator for WPML's automatic translation services. The simulator shows a lower price than the actual cost of the pre-paid packages.
Solution:
We explained that WPML offers four different translation engines, each with different pricing per word: Microsoft at 1 credit per word, Google and DeepL at 2 credits per word, and WPML AI at 4 credits per word. The pricing discrepancy arises because the simulator displays the cost for our pay-as-you-go option, which is generally more affordable and offers reduced rates the more you translate. For detailed information on the pricing structure and to calculate your specific costs, we recommend visiting our documentation on automatic translation pricing at https://wpml.org/documentation/automatic-translation/automatic-translation-pricing/#calculate-your-cost.

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April 4, 2025 at 8:05 am #16895477

jonathanM-72

Background of the issue:
I am trying to understand the pre-paid credit packages for WPML. I need to translate my site, hidden link, into one language.

Symptoms:
The credit packages available for purchase are double the price compared to what the simulator shows. The cheapest package is 50 euros for 40,000 credits, but the simulator indicates 40,000 credits should cost 25 euros.

Questions:
Why are the pre-paid credit packages double the price compared to the simulator?
Can you explain the pricing for translating into one language?

April 6, 2025 at 5:35 pm #16901850

Itamar
WPML Supporter since 02/2016

Languages: English (English ) Hebrew (עברית )

Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+03:00)

Hi,

We have 4 translation engines. They are priced differently.
Microsoft = 1 credit per word
Google = 2 credits per word
DeepL = 2 credits per word
WPML AI = 4 credits per word
So, it also depends on which translation engine you choose.

There are two ways to purchase automatic translation credits: buy the pre-paid packages or register for our more affordable pay-as-you-go option. The calculator shows the Pay-as-you-go pricing. With Pay-as-you-go, the more you translate, the less you pay per word. This is the reason you see the difference in pricing. Please read more about WPML's automatic translation pricing here.

https://wpml.org/documentation/automatic-translation/automatic-translation-pricing/#calculate-your-cost

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Regards,
Itamar.