Factors determining the cost of a translation
1. Text volume
The number of words to be translated is a key factor in determining the price.
The larger the volume of content to be translated, the more advantageous the pricing conditions can be. We provide volume-based discounts for larger projects, helping you reduce costs without compromising on quality or consistency. It’s our way of rewarding long-term partnerships and high-volume collaborations.
2. Language combination
The source and target language pair has a significant impact on the rate. For example:
• A translation from French into English will generally be less expensive than a translation from Arabic into Korean.
• At Birdwell, our translators work exclusively into their mother tongue, guaranteeing optimal quality. This approach may influence rates and deadlines.
• We offer over 100 language combinations to meet your needs.
3. Area of specialization
The complexity of the subject and the level of expertise required affect the translation cost:
• A technical or highly specialised text will require special skills, potentially resulting in a higher price.
• For example, translating an article on medical robotics could be more expensive than translating a tourist brochure.
4. Specific requirements
Certain elements may give rise to additional costs:
• Special formatting.
• Urgent delivery or delivery on public holidays.
• Sworn translations.
By taking these factors into account, we can provide a precise quote which is tailored to your specific needs.
Four levels of service tailored to your specific needs
At Birdwell, we offer a complete range of translation services to meet your exact requirements. Our four service levels, each designed to offer an optimal balance between quality, speed and cost, are as follows:
AI-Edit
• Process: Initial translation via your translation engine
• Revision: Proofreading by a professional native translator
• Objective: Eliminating major errors
• Ideal for: Content for internal use or of limited importance
Pro
• Process: High-quality manual translation
• Translator: Specialised native speaker
• Quality control: Final check by a dedicated project manager
• Bonus: Translation memory and glossary included on request
• Ideal for: High-quality content for publication
Eco: MT and post-editing
• Process: Neural Machine Translation (NMT), followed by post-editing
• Revision: Proofreading by a professional native translator
• Quality control: Final check by a dedicated project manager
• Bonus: Translation memory included on request
• Ideal for: Low-budget projects requiring the right quality
Premium
• Process: High-quality manual translation followed by editing
• Team: Professional native translator + second native translator for revision
• Quality control: Final check by a dedicated project manager
• Bonus: Translation memory and glossary included on request
• Certification: ISO 17100 compliant
• Ideal for: Projects requiring maximum precision and reliability (legal, medical, technical)
Each level of service is designed to offer the best value for your specific needs.
Our team is here to guide you in choosing the best service for your project.
Indicative table of AIEdit prices
By opting for our AIEdit solution, you can choose the most cost-effective solution for your documents of 1,000 words or more. Here are a few examples of AIEdit rates, depending on your needs:
| Document type | |
| Website (3,000 words) | €150 |
| PowerPoint presentation (1,000 words) | €50 |
| Instructions for use (5,000 words) | €250 |
Payment terms
Custom Quotes
Each quote is customised, based on volume, language pair, area of expertise and service. To find out the cost, go to the Request a quote page. After receiving the necessary information (contact details, files, languages, etc.), a project manager will send you a quote as soon as possible.
Pre-Paid Packages
Birdwell also offers pre-paid packages: a translation package which is paid for in advance, giving access to a “word credit” which can be used depending on your needs. With a pre-paid package, you can enjoy a discount of between 1% and a maximum of 10% on all work, enabling you to better manage your budget. For example:
• A pre-paid package of €2,000 entitles you to a 2% discount.
• A pre-paid package of €5,000 entitles you to a 5% discount.
• And for a pre-paid package of €10,000, you get a 10% discount.
Valid for one year, this package enables you to anticipate your translation needs by choosing an appropriate amount, with no risk of overspending. It’s a flexible, cost-effective solution!
No need to send purchase orders or sign quotes: you have access to your customer area on our platform and can see the list of on-going and completed jobs in real time, along with the amount used and amount remaining of your pre-paid package. You choose the total amount of your pre-paid package and you can renew it whenever you like.
For more than 40 years, Birdwell has offered a multilingual translation service, with a network of 200 professional translators translating into their mother tongue, all over the world.
Because of our experience, we can meet all your needs in terms of languages, formats, specializations and delivery times: all that’s left to do is choose the level of service that’s right for you!