Microsoft Translator vs Unbabel:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Microsoft Translator had more branded searches than Unbabel among translation services worldwide. Microsoft Translator had about 60,500 branded searches, while Unbabel had 4,400. Microsoft Translator made up 0.02% of all translation service searches we track, and Unbabel accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about translation services, Microsoft Translator appeared in two of the three answers and Unbabel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Microsoft Translator, about 14 searches for every 1 for Unbabel
Who does AI mention more?
Microsoft Translator, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Unbabel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Microsoft Translator, the only one of the two named
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Top translation services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Microsoft Translator was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Unbabel did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Google Translate3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
DeepL3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Microsoft Translator2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Gengo1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lionbridge0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
TransPerfect0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lokalise0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Smartling0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Unbabel0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which translation service should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best translation services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best translation service for document translation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“translation services”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“document translation service”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Microsoft Translator or Unbabel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Translator and Unbabel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine translation services we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Microsoft Translator, Unbabel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Google Translate | DeepL | Microsoft Translator | Lionbridge | TransPerfect | Gengo | Lokalise | Smartling | Unbabel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 91.6% | 8.2% | 0.15% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 91.4% | 8.2% | 0.33% | 0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 92.8% | 6.8% | 0.28% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 91.5% | 8.2% | 0.27% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 92.8% | 6.8% | 0.33% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 91.6% | 8.2% | 0.12% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 93.1% | 6.9% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 93.1% | 6.9% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.6% | 8.3% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 93% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 94.2% | 5.7% | 0.08% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 93.1% | 6.8% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Microsoft Translator and Unbabel comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Microsoft Translator was ahead of Unbabel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Microsoft Translator’s share of searches among translation services worldwide moved from 0.15% to 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unbabel’s share of searches among translation services worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for translation services worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Microsoft Translator worldwide fell 86.6% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 60.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Unbabel worldwide fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Translator’s and Unbabel’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Microsoft Translator
1 branded search term
- microsoft translator
Unbabel
1 branded search term
- unbabel
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