finops:
  description: LibreTranslate offers a unique cost model compared to proprietary translation
    APIs. As an open-source project, self-hosting is free with infrastructure costs
    being the only expense. The managed service provides predictable flat-rate monthly
    billing with no per-character or per-request charges.
  reference: https://portal.libretranslate.com
  costModel:
    type: hybrid
    options:
      - name: Self-Hosted
        type: infrastructure-cost
        description: Zero software licensing cost. Operators pay only for their own
          compute, storage, and bandwidth. Suitable for organizations with existing
          infrastructure or those prioritizing data sovereignty and unlimited volume.
        softwareCost: 0.00
        infrastructureCost: variable
        notes: Requires Python environment or Docker. Language model packages downloaded
          separately. No per-translation charges regardless of volume.
      - name: Managed Hosting
        type: flat-rate-subscription
        description: Predictable monthly subscription with no per-request or per-character
          charges. No infrastructure management required. Two fixed tiers available.
        tiers:
          - name: Pro
            monthlyUSD: 29.00
            annualizedUSD: 348.00
            perRequestCost: 0.00
            perCharacterCost: 0.00
            notes: Unlimited total translations. 2,000 character limit per call.
              Up to 80 req/min burst, ~1,200/hour sustained.
          - name: Business
            monthlyUSD: 58.00
            annualizedUSD: 696.00
            perRequestCost: 0.00
            perCharacterCost: 0.00
            notes: Unlimited total translations. 2,000 character limit per call.
              Up to 200 req/min burst, ~3,000/hour sustained.
  billing:
    currency: USD
    cycles:
      - monthly
    refundPolicy: 7-day money-back guarantee on managed tiers
    notes: No setup fees. Cancel anytime. Custom pricing available for enterprise
      needs beyond the Business tier.
  costComparison:
    description: Compared to proprietary translation APIs that charge per character
      (e.g., $0.000015–$0.00002 per character), LibreTranslate's flat-rate model
      offers significant savings at scale. At 1M characters/month, proprietary services
      may cost $15–$20 vs. $29 flat for Pro (with no overage risk).
    notes: Self-hosted eliminates per-character costs entirely for organizations able
      to manage infrastructure.
  funding:
    openCollective: https://opencollective.com/libretranslate
    notes: LibreTranslate is supported by its community via OpenCollective. Purchasing
      managed API keys also directly funds ongoing open-source development.