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Pricing
Translation pricing should be easy to understand before you commit — not a surprise on the invoice. This page explains how Locstars quotes projects, what moves the price up or down, and why the number on your quote is the number you pay.
Per-Word and Per-Page Pricing
Most projects are priced per word of the source text, because word count is the fairest measure of actual effort. For documents where counting words is impractical — scanned certificates, official records, some certified documents — we quote per page instead.
Either way, you receive a fixed, itemized quote before any work begins. Nothing starts until you approve it.
What Affects Your Translation Cost
Several factors shape the final figure:
✓Language pair — some combinations require rarer specialists than others
✓Subject matter — legal, medical, and patent texts demand senior domain experts
✓Turnaround — rush deadlines can add a premium; flexible timelines can save you money
✓Volume and repetition — larger projects and repeated content qualify for translation-memory discounts
✓Extras — certification, desktop publishing, or complex formatting are quoted as separate line items
No Hidden Fees
The quote we send is complete. It covers the full TEP process — translation, editing, and proofreading — plus final checks and delivery in your required format. If the scope changes mid-project, we tell you before the cost does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is translation priced per word or per page?
Usually per word of source text. Per-page pricing applies to scanned or official documents where word counts are impractical. Your quote states the basis clearly.
Is the quote free? Am I committed to anything?
Quotes are free and carry no obligation. You see the exact cost and timeline before deciding.
Can I lower the cost of a large project?
Often, yes. Volume, repeated content covered by translation memory, and flexible deadlines all bring the price down. Ask us to quote the options.
Does the price include editing and proofreading?
Yes. Independent editing and proofreading are part of the standard quote, not paid add-ons.
Why do you not publish a rate card?
Because a fair price depends on your language pair, subject, and deadline. A generic rate would overcharge simple projects and underprice complex ones — a tailored quote costs nothing.
Send Us Your Document and Get an Exact Figure, Fast
Free, itemized, and complete—the number on your quote is the number you pay.
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