Why it's a strong pick

OpenL Translate puts four jobs in one extension: selected text, bilingual page translation, a sidebar for longer text and image translation. You do not need a separate tool for each. OpenL says you can start without logging in. The trade-offs: the free plan has daily limits, and OpenL's policy says it collects usage data, even though its docs say translation text is deleted.

What it does

The store listing describes translating selected text, translating whole websites in a bilingual view, and a sidebar for longer text and conversations. You can also upload an image or drag one into the sidebar to translate the text in it. OpenL's site says it supports 100+ languages. The extension is available on all of OpenL's plans.

Key features

Selected text translation. Select text on a page to translate it.
Bilingual website translation. The store listing describes translating a website in a bilingual view.
Sidebar. A panel for longer text and conversations, so you do not have to leave the page.
Image translation. Upload an image or drag it into the sidebar.
Free plan. OpenL's pricing page lists a free plan with daily limits, plus paid plans.
No login needed to start. OpenL says you can start without logging in.
100+ languages. This is OpenL's own figure from its site.

Who it's for

OpenL Translate suits people who want one extension for several translation jobs, such as reading a foreign page, translating a long message in the sidebar and checking text in an image. It is a fit if you dislike installing several tools. For whole-page reading with the source beside the translation, compare Immersive Translate. For a dedicated translation service, see DeepL. For quick snippets, Google Translate is simple.

Is OpenL Translate free?

It has a free plan with daily limits, plus paid Starter, Pro and Ultimate plans, per OpenL's pricing page. The extension is available on all plans. We do not print the daily numbers or any prices because they change. Check the pricing page for the current limits before you rely on it for heavy daily use.

What does OpenL say about your data?

OpenL's docs say it does not store your translation data and that it is deleted once the translation is done. They also say your history stays in your local browser. OpenL's privacy policy, though, says it collects usage data automatically, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date, and device identifiers. Both statements are OpenL's own.

Do you need to log in?

OpenL says you can start without logging in. We could not confirm which features need an account. Paid plans will need one to apply the plan. Try the free plan first and see what the extension asks for. Its sidebar and image translation are described on the store listing without any login note.

What permissions does it ask for?

We could not find a published permission list. An extension that translates pages usually needs to read and change the sites you use it on. Check the install prompt for the current list before you install, since permissions can change between releases.

FAQ

Does it translate images? Yes. The store listing says you can upload an image or drag it into the sidebar.

Does it translate whole pages? The store listing describes bilingual website translation, so yes.

How many languages does it support? OpenL's site says 100+.

Good to know

Do not translate sensitive text, such as legal, medical or financial details, unless you have read OpenL's docs and privacy policy. They describe two different things: what happens to translation text, and what usage data OpenL collects. The free plan's daily limit can stop a long reading session, so test it on your usual pages before you depend on it.

Other translation tools to compare

OpenL Translate is one of 11 picks in our translation tools guide:

Google Translate: Google's own extension for translating selected text in a popup. Whole-page translation is built into Chrome now.
DeepL: DeepL's own browser extension. Free for selected text, with full-page translation on the paid Pro plan.
Immersive Translate: Bilingual translation for web pages, PDFs and video subtitles. The original text stays next to the translation.
TWP - Translate Web Pages: An open-source, free page translator from an individual developer. It translates pages in place with the engine you pick.
Mate Translate: A translator and dictionary in one extension, from Gikken. Free to install, with a paid tier.
Simple Translate: An open-source extension that translates the text you select or type, without leaving the page.
Read Frog: Open-source AI page translator that works with the providers you connect using your own API keys.
XTranslate: Translate words, selections and full pages with Google, Bing or an AI provider you add with your own API key.
KISS Translator: Shows translations beside the original text on any page, with many engines to choose from. Open source.
Yomitan: A pop-up dictionary for language learners. You import the dictionaries yourself. Open source.