Discord translation guides
Set up translation on your server, fix it when it stops, and compare the bots. Every guide, in one place.
Setup & how-to
How to translate on Discord
Discord has no built-in translator. Three free ways to translate messages: flag reactions, /translate, and automatic inline translation.
How to add a translation bot to Discord
Invite Talksy, pick the channels to translate, and let members opt in with one command.
How to use a Discord translator bot
Flag reactions, /translate, right-click and automatic inline translation, step by step.
How to set up a multilingual Discord server
The full admin guide: channels, member opt-in, routes for language channels, and best practices.
Discord translation bot commands
Every Talksy command with copy-paste examples: /talksy, /translate, /server and flag reactions.
How to connect Discord to translate messages
Discord has no native translation setting. How to connect a bot that translates in the channel.
Automatic translation bot for Discord
How automatic translation works on Discord, and the two ways to turn it on.
Discord live translator: real-time translation
Real-time translation of chat messages, posted inline under the original speaker.
Discord translate integration: every way to add translation
Bots, channel routes, user-installed apps and DIY APIs: every way to add translation, compared.
What is webhook translation?
How translations get posted under the original speaker's name and avatar, and why it matters.
Troubleshooting
By language
Comparisons
Best Discord translation bot 2026: compared and reviewed
Talksy, iTranslator, Discord Translator, BabelBot, TranslateBot and RitaBot compared on price, free tier and delivery.
Talksy vs iTranslator: honest comparison (2026)
The most-installed translation bot against the newer inline one: pricing, free tier, delivery and scale.
Talksy vs BabelBot: honest comparison (2026)
Both post as the original speaker. Where they differ: pricing model, free tier, media and voice.
Talksy vs TranslateBot: honest comparison (2026)
A subscription with a monthly free tier against prepaid character packs.