Looking of language translation API or offline options

Question

I am trying to develop a java app which translates text.

My first attempt was Google Translate but it is now a paid service. So any other free options?

Or any offline solutions available ?

P.S. - read somewhere that Microsoft has also made its service paid. But right now I cannot access the website to check if that is actually true. Thanks in advance. And belated Merry Christmas! :) :P

Answer 1

see https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/cognitive-services/translator-text-api/
Microsoft translation service: last time i checked up to 2 million chars/month free