Translation rates · For businesses
Three service levels, one dependable service. Choose the scope that fits your content. We confirm your project price before work begins.
The right scope for your requirements
The intended use determines the service level. Languages, content and timing determine your individual project price.
For internal content and further processing.
from€0.04per word
For internal training material, documents and employee information. We check whether your content is suitable for this workflow.
Request a Budget quote Service level in detail ↗For precise specialist communication.
from€0.08per word
For technical documentation, legal texts, and financial and insurance documents.
Request a Standard quote Service level in detail ↗For demanding content and ongoing projects.
from€0.12per word
For marketing, websites and brochures, as well as large and recurring translation projects.
Request a Premium quote Service level in detail ↗Good to know: All per-word rates are starting prices. Minimum order value: €75 per language pair. Prices exclude VAT for clients in Germany. Our translation service is available exclusively to corporate clients.
Regular projects? Let's plan ahead. For more than 250,000 words per year, we offer individual volume discounts. Talk to us about your ongoing translation needs.
Languages. Service. Quality. Technology.
depending on project volume and requirements
localization experience at zappmedia GmbH, since 1993
completed localization projects
published feedback from our clients
for translation, voice recording, subtitling and transcription
TÜV-audited quality management at zappmedia GmbH, since 2006
Business service included
Dedicated project management, clear communication and secure delivery are included. You focus on your content. We coordinate the rest.
Our business service in detail ↗From content to a fixed price
We calculate your quote around your actual needs. It sets out the scope, fixed price and delivery date.
Send your content and specify the source and target languages, intended use and preferred deadline.
We review your files and requirements, recommend a service level, and consider existing glossaries or translation memories.
You receive your non-binding fixed-price quote by email. Once you place the order, we coordinate the work.
What determines your price
Word count is the starting point. For an accurate quote, we consider the entire project.
The language direction, specialist knowledge and research required determine the team and the work involved.
Understand the price factors ↗Formats, layout and reusable text segments affect the workflow and potential savings.
Formats & translation memory ↗Planned projects need a different workflow from large, urgent assignments. We agree the right approach with you.
Delivery planning & urgent projects ↗Your content. International reach.
We translate technical, legal, financial, marketing and digital content. Since 1997, we have worked worldwide with a network of more than 3,000 linguists for text services.
80+ languages. One dedicated contact.
Tell us your source language, target language and target market. We assemble the right team and prepare your project quote.
This selection gives examples from our range. We discuss further languages and combinations as part of your enquiry.
You can also add multilingual typesetting, script translation and audio & voice-over to your project.
Good to know
Rates, workflows and terms explained concisely, with more detail whenever you need it.
All pricing and service details ↗Budget is designed for internal content and further processing. Standard combines specialist translation, specialist editing and two quality checks. Premium adds your own translation memory to a multi-step workflow. We advise you based on your content. Service levels in detail ↗
Yes. The minimum order value is €75 per language pair. Prices exclude VAT for clients in Germany. For small amounts of content, the price also reflects the administrative work involved.
Turnaround depends on volume, requirements, languages and availability. Smaller texts can be handled quickly; for large or multilingual projects, we coordinate parallel teams where needed. Your quote confirms the delivery date. Delivery times & urgent projects ↗
Premium makes translated segments reusable in your company's own translation memory. Suitable follow-up projects can save up to 50% in translation costs. The actual potential depends on the matching content. Translation memory & volume discounts ↗
We work with common Office formats, PDF, HTML, XML, SQL, JSON, PHP, WordPress content and printouts. The enquiry form supports TLS-encrypted uploads of up to ten files: a maximum of 25 MB per file and 100 MB in total. Accepted formats are listed beside the upload field. Archives such as ZIP or SIT and executable files cannot be uploaded there. For other formats or larger amounts of data, we agree a suitable transfer method with you. Files, layout & data transfer ↗
Project-specific access rights, secure storage in Germany and individual confidentiality agreements help protect your data. Our quality management is ISO 9001 certified; our information security management is ISO 27001 compliant. Quality & confidentiality ↗
Cooperation that delivers
Expert specialist translation and very friendly staff; particularly fast order processing with reasonable value for money. We'd happily use your services again!NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank · Client feedback
Client feedback · Translated from GermanView German original
kompetente Fachübersetzung und sehr freundliches Personal; inbesondere schnelle Auftragsabarbeitung bei akzeptablen Preis-Lesitungsverhältnis. Gern kommen wir auf Sie zurück!
Your next step
Tell us your languages, volume and deadline. We recommend the right service level and prepare your fixed-price quote.