The 25 Most Accurate Translation Services in Singapore

If you need to interpret or convert something from one language to another, you should use the best translation services in Singapore. Trust me when I say it’s better than muddling about with Google Translate.

Professional translation services can even translate idioms and metaphors across languages… something that machine translators often fail to manage.

Lucky for you, we’ve found the best companies offering the most accurate translation services in Singapore. In this article, you’ll find their rates, contact details, and much more.

How much do translation services cost in Singapore?

In Singapore, the average cost of translation services ranges from $0.06 to $0.35 per word. Meanwhile, some companies charge per page, which normally begins at $30, while others charge on an hourly basis.

There are also other factors that will affect the overall cost of their services such as source and target languages, complexity, and urgency. 

While you’ll need to contact some translation companies for an exact quote (which we noted below), we managed to gather some of our entries’ rates in the table below.

COMPANY	PRICE ESTIMATE
Lyric	$0.07 Per Word
Raffles Translation	$0.05 – $0.35 Per Word
	$25 Per Page (Large Projects)
AST Translation Services	$0.06 – $0.35 Per Word
ACTC Translation Centre	$30 Per Page

The Best Translation Services in Singapore

In coming up with our list, we considered the following criteria:

Accuracy, to prevent misunderstandings between you and the receiving party

Turnaround time, which also includes business hours and ability to cater to urgent requests without sacrificing quality

Range of services, to allow customers to book a service that meets their language needs—be it translation or interpretation 

Quality of work, so you don’t have to look someplace else should you need translation services again

In no particular order, here are the best and most accurate translation services available in Singapore today!

1. Wordsburg Translations

There are many reasons Wordsburg made it to our list. For one, they offer professional translation services in over 100 languages—that’s quite a lot in comparison to what we’ve seen! 

This includes widely spoken ones like Chinese and Spanish, and even highly niche languages like Swahili and Welsh. 

They also have a comprehensive list of services that can accommodate whatever translation request you might have, from personal and business purposes. On top of that, they can also accommodate interpretation and subtitling requests, among other things.

We also like how easy it is to get a quote. Just input your document type on their website, along with the source and target language and from there, you’ll get an instant quote. 

They’re quite flexible on delivery methods and dates too. From what we’ve seen, it takes about one working day or two for them to process your documents, which also goes through a quality assurance check to minimise errors.

You also have the option to have your documents delivered through email or courier. Just be prepared to shell out some additional fees if you choose the latter.

As you can see, they check the boxes for convenience, multilingualism, and flexibility. So, you can probably see why we highly recommend their services. 

Unfortunately, their working hours are cut short on Saturdays. They’re also more expensive than others, considering that they charge customers per page.

But all that they offer outweighs these minor inconveniences, we think. 

Customer Reviews

Fast processing and good value

“I’m very impressed of how responsive they are whenever I raised a query. Fast action of processing the service, good value among that I got, the whole process took just within 3 business days as promised. Thumbs up & I’ll definitely recommend their service to others who require. Thank you for the good job.” —Lf Tai, Google Reviews

Prompt reply

“Been using their service for translation twice and satisfied with their work. Prompt reply and they will assist you if you need any clarification. The price was expensive compared to others but looking at their services and turn-around time, it’s worth it.” —Hanis, Google Reviews

2. Stamford Language And Communication

Stamford Language And Communication is an interpretation and translation firm providing language consultancy for clients around the world, not just Singapore. 

They work only with certified translators specialising in major Asian and European languages such as Thai, Vietnamese, French, German, and more. 

That said, you may find them a bit limiting if you’re looking to translate the less-spoken languages. So if that’s what you’re aiming for, we won’t hesitate to tell you to skip this one. 

What makes this company particularly unique is the fact that they offer equipment rentals—perfect for multilingual events. 

Some of these equipment items are sound-proof booths for simultaneous interpreting, digital Infrared SI systems with on-site technical support, and more. We think this also goes hand in hand with their interpretation services, which they can arrange for on-site or remotely. 

In fact, they also offer free consultations on remote interpreting services for virtual events and conferences in light of the pandemic. They have an impressive client list to back their expertise on interpretation services, which is why we recommend them!

3. Lyric

Lyric provides fast, affordable, and quality translations by native speakers worldwide. They have been in business since 2010, catering to individuals, as well as local and international businesses alike. 

They have a team of 1,500 translators proficient in over 100 languages, ready to take on whatever request you have—be it medical or legal translation. 

What’s worth noting about Lyrics is that they’re an ISO 9001 certified company. This means that their quality management system is effective, which gives you assurance that they produce high quality output consistently. 

From what we’ve noticed, it takes about 30 minutes to an hour for them to respond to queries, with an average turnaround time of one working day for single pages. We heard that they even send back documents within the same day on some occasions!

This fast service is something that we really like about them, and why we think they’re a great choice for clients who need to have something translated at short notice.

They’re generally more affordable compared to most companies too, seeing that they charge clients per word for documents beyond 1 page. Still, rates for one-page documents are quite low, so you still win either way!  

It’s just a shame that they’re closed on weekends though. But for urgent cases, we recommend contacting them anyway, seeing that they can accommodate some requests depending on the availability of their translators.

Customer Reviews

Very prompt, super efficient

“A big THANK YOU to the team for providing this top-notch translating service to the people in SG! The staffs are very prompt, super efficient and with their assistance, I managed to get my translated document within 1 day (or in fact just half a day). And worth-mentioning, the price quoted is affordable and reasonable. I would definitely recommend Lyric to everyone for their service! Thank you once again!” —Ong Ruyin, Google Reviews

Whole process was very smooth

“The whole process of enquiring, sending documents for translation and receiving translated documents was very smooth and convenient within a few days. I would highly recommend their service if anyone needs certified translation. 👍” —Yu Myat Swe, Google Reviews

4. WhizWordz

WhizWordz started out as a small company handling English to Chinese translations only. Soon enough, they expanded their translation services to cover several major languages such as Korean, Bahasa, Italian, and more. 

Their large pool of translators is made up of native speakers of the targeted language who are also well-versed with the source language. Each translator comes with a minimum of 5 years of experience, so you can be assured of the quality of their services.

Like others on our list, they can also finish simple tasks within a day. They’ve also earned a reputation for being responsive to queries.

From what we’ve seen, they mostly cater to renowned multinational corporations like ANZ, Singapore Zoo, Unilever, and more. 

The fact that large companies like these engage their services tells us that they’re indeed a trusted name in the field, knowing that they also provide personalised services. 

We’re seeing a couple drawbacks here though. For one, their list of languages covered is quite limited in comparison to others, with only 40 pairs available.

They’re also closed on weekends, which means they may be unable to cater to urgent requests at the last minute, especially on Fridays. 

Customer Reviews

Service is very fast and well organized

“The service is very fast, well organized, always checking with the client first and clear translations. I’m confident and looking forward for my next translations/notarizations with them! Highly recommended.” —Agnes Wirjanto, Google Reviews

High-quality service in a short turnaround time

“WhizWordz provided me with excellent and very expedient service! I will never hesitate to recommend WhizWordz to anyone in need of professional translation services. A very professional firm with very dedicated employees! Professionals in the translation field, a fantastic experience we have with such a great company. Very good and accurate translation with high-quality service in a short turnaround time.” —Jafer, Google Reviews

5. Raffles Translation 

Raffles Translation offers a wide range of translation and interpreting services covering more than 100 languages. From general translation to industry-specific translation, rest assured that can get the job done for you.

What sets Raffles Translation apart from their many competitors is their reputation for delivering large projects within tight deadlines. 

A project with over a hundred pages normally takes about 3 to 4 weeks to complete but they aim to deliver these types of projects within the shortest possible time. We heard that it only takes a week or two (or even less), in fact!

But perhaps our favourite thing about them is how competitive their rates are. Relative to other companies, we found that they have among the lowest rates in Singapore, even below the industry average actually.

Of course, this would still depend on the source and target languages, complexity, volume, and other factors. 

We’re a bit disappointed to know that there is a minimum charge for small orders though. This can range from $20 to $120 depending on the language pair and content to be translated.

On the plus side, there are no additional charges such as GST and administrative fees. They also offer discounts for long-term customers, which gives you an incentive to engage their services again if you’re happy with them.

Customer Reviews

Extremely professional and responsive

“Raffles Translation is extremely professional and responsive. The translation was done within 3 days, and the company was extremely patient in fulfilling my additional requests. I am really grateful to Mr. Wang Jian and his team on the service and I would highly recommend Raffles Translation to anyone who is looking for translation services.” —Eddy Liu, Google Reviews

Able to meet my 24 hours request

“I had enquired to 3 other different translation service provider and none of them were able to meet my 24 hours request. The expected time frame was 3-4 working days. However, Mr Wang made my life so much easier by having it translated within a couple of hours. Mr Wang was extremely responsive and even provided extra advice on the notarization part. The price was reasonable given the expedited job request. Highly recommended!!!” —Darashani Terumalai, Google reviews

6. TranslatedRight

TranslatedRight may be relatively new to the industry but they’ve also become a trusted name in the field. Just take a look at their client list (which includes big companies like Motorola, Marina Bay Sands, etc.) and you’ll know that they mean business! 

In terms of services, expect the usual ones that you see in a translation company—language translation, localisation, transcription, and more. The lack of interpreting services may be a slight drawback for some though, considering that they cater to big companies.

They have native speakers worldwide who provide translations in over 50 languages. While this may not be as extensive as some, you’ll find the most commonly spoken ones here including Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and more.

For basic projects, we’ve noticed that they can translate documents within a day at least – sometimes even less depending on the complexity and number of words.

You may notice that they’re closed on weekends but don’t let this discourage you. They’re quite flexible if you need them to handle urgent projects after-hours… for a separate fee, of course. 

Customer Reviews

Turnaround time was earlier than expected

“Very impressive with Translated Right services. Ms. Jina Tan has been very responsive in attending to my requests and the turnaround time was earlier than expected. I will surely use their services again when need arises.” —Pey Torng, Joseph Wong, Google Reviews

Fast and efficient service

“This is the second time I have use TranslateRight and the fast efficient service with their professional results…amazing. Will continue using them for all my needs. Well done TranslatedRight…kudos to Alex, Crystal and Jina.” —Koh Simon, Google Reviews

7. AST Translation Services

AST Translation Service is another company that offers top-notch translation services for any document in any sector. Their translators are multilinguists, capable of doing legal translations, business translations, medical translations, and more.

That said, no translation job is too small for them, seeing that they also offer a wide range of linguistic services besides translations. This includes transcription, copywriting, proofreading, desktop publishing, and subtitling.

We noticed that they mostly cover major languages like French, English, Chinese, and more. While they’re not limited to the ones they listed, it can be difficult to gauge whether they give the same quality in projects requiring niche language translations. 

Now, we think that they’re worth a mention here primarily because of their flexibility in document turnaround. Whether you require overnight translation or urgent ones on weekends, just give them a heads up and they’ll have it done for you. 

Of course, that means that you’ll have to pay for corresponding price markups in those cases. We don’t think that this would be much of a problem though, seeing that they charge clients low rates per word.

8. ACTC Translation Centre

ACTC Translation Centre has been on the top of their game since they first opened their doors in 1999. In fact, they’re the first language service provider to be certified of ISO 9001, setting a pretty high bar when it comes to quality assurance. 

In fact, each translated document undergoes one to two rounds of proofreading, depending on the complexity of the document, before it’s sent back to the client. If you think that this would take a toll on turnaround time, we assure you that it won’t.

We first heard of them particularly because of their fast turnaround time, with an average of one to two days for basic documents. 

Their translators have a good command of both source and target languages, covering over 40 languages to date. 

This is quite limited compared to other companies though, which means that they may not be the most suitable choice for those requesting for lesser known languages. 

But from what we’ve seen, they do a pretty solid job when it comes to English to Chinese translation, knowing that they understand the nuances of local Chinese markets. 

We heard that they’re also the English-Chinese translation provider of the United Nations Development Programme in Singapore since 2010, which speaks highly of the quality they provide!

Customer Reviews

Prompt service with very helpful staff

“I have used ACTC for both professional and personal purposes and find them to be very proficient in the languages translated – good and prompt service with very helpful staff. Prices are much reasonable compared to other companies for the same services. Highly recommended!” —Monica Chloe, Google Reviews

Pleased with their service and quick response

“I have engaged ACTC several occasion for document translations. I’m pleased with their service and quick response. Highly recommended and gladly to use their translation services again in the future. Thanks ACTC for providing translation of documents less stressful.” —Eduardo Ang, Google Reviews

9. Translation Services Singapore

Compared to our other entries, Translation Services Singapore specialises in a few languages only. This includes English, Mandarin, Malay, Japanese, and Cantonese.

While this can be a major deal breaker for a lot of clients, we’re seeing some merits with this kind of specialisation though. Normally, companies like theirs do a pretty good job in the services they provide, despite being limited.

That said, they also make a good choice for clients who need last-minute translation services. We like that they have a 24-hour express service for single-page documents like IDs, academic transcripts, job applications, and the like. 

They also happen to be open 24/7 including public holidays, so that’s another point for them!

We couldn’t find any information about their rates though, but not to worry. You can always request for an obligation-free quote for the services you require.

10. Lingua Technologies

Among our entries, Lingua Technologies is the only company to be ISO 17100-certified. Now, this certification says a lot about the company’s involvement and calibre in the field of translation.

In other words, it’s safe to say that they provide one of the most accurate translation services in Singapore and in Southeast Asia, actually. They simply wouldn’t dare to give you half-baked jobs at the risk of losing this accreditation. 

That said, it seems that this certification is also backed by their outstanding reputation, both through online means and word of mouth. We heard many good things about them, including the fact that turnaround and response times are incredibly fast!

Their large network of translators covers more than a hundred languages, which you can find on their website. You may notice that their list is quite limited, but you can still check with them if you have unique requirements.

We just wish they were open on weekends to cater to urgent requests though, or that they had readily available rates online. But we think that it’s a small inconvenience compared to all that they offer. 

Customer Reviews

Professional, fast, with great customer service

“We have been using Lingua Tech professional translation service for more than 6+ years. Their project team are professional, fast and with great customer service on top of their accurate translation.Our company would highly recommend Lingua Tech. if you are looking for a long term partner for translation service. They are amazing.” —Louis Wong, Google Reviews

Response rate is fast

“My company has been engaging Lingua for a few years and the quality of service is excellent. When I had issue with their work, they immediately took prompt action in addressing the issue. They are really committed to ensuring the client has the best service. They are also very proactive and make suggestions to ensure you have the best translation. A shout out to the account executives that handles my requests – Olivia, Jack and their team. They are always so professional, polite and nice. Their response rate is very fast, and they update you timely on your projects. I appreciate them very much, thank you!” —W L, Google Reviews

11. Singapore Translators

If you’re looking for another option that can accommodate last-minute requests, then Singapore Translators is something that you should definitely consider, and here’s why!

For one, they’re one of the very few companies here that offer same-day translation services. Expect fees to be a tad bit higher than usual, but that’s a small price to pay for availability.

Speaking of availability, they’re open daily, ready to cater to requests around the clock including public holidays. Not to mention that they respond promptly to quotation requests too, whether it’s through email or phone.

Compared to our other entries, they have the widest scope of languages covered, with over 200 languages at your disposal. We think that this makes them a great choice for clients of all nationalities, seeing that they also cover industry-specific translation services.

Like most translation companies nowadays, they don’t offer refunds sadly. On the bright side, they do provide necessary modifications free of charge should you be unsatisfied with their services. 

Customer Reviews

Done promptly and efficiently

“I had taken transcription services of my medical presentation last week. It was done promptly and efficiently. The price was reasonable. I was fully satisfied with their team’s output. Excellent service and I would use them again.” —Jhonson Paul, Google Reviews

Very prompt service

“Very prompt service. I had an urgent translation to do. I got a call back in the night within 15 mins of reaching out and translation was completed in within a few hours and I had the documents in my mailbox before the next morning ! Highly recommended!” —Sumant Singh, Google Reviews

12. Lexigo

Lexigo is an Australian-based company offering an array of translation and communication services. 

They have a large team of translators fluent in over 96 languages, covering major global markets to ensure they can match your requirements to the region’s dialect and local lingo. 

What makes them unique in our book is that they operate in an ISO 27001-certified environment. In other words, their servers have the same data security standards as governments and banks, ensuring that your data won’t be compromised in any way.

And we can see that they have earned a reputation in this aspect, seeing that they have worked with the Australian Government and banks like ANZ. So if confidentiality is a primary concern, we won’t hesitate to recommend Lexigo!

We couldn’t get their average turnaround times though. Understandably, they’ve only branched out to Singapore fairly recently, which explains why they’re not that recognised in the field yet. 

Customer Reviews

Awesome service, fair price

“I’ve asked my employment letter in French to translated in English. My first email was made on Saturday night. Received an answer on a Sunday. I made the payment Monday and received my translated paper Tuesday morning. Awesome service, fair price, super quick answer and easy to deal with. I strongly recommend.” —Loic Drezet, Google Reviews

13. Actspand

This Singapore-based company aims to provide high quality translation services in all major languages across different industries—be it business, legal, financial, or medical. 

We like the fact that they have a stringent quality control system in place. Each task is managed by a pair of native speakers who are proficient in the language pair.

Once the translated document is ready, it goes through a rigorous editing and proofreading process to make sure that it’s error-free. 

On top of that, they also offer similar linguistic services including transcription, copywriting, and editing/proofreading.

It’s a bit difficult to get a hold of their average turnaround times though, seeing that they mostly cater to businesses based abroad. Unfortunately, they’re closed on weekends too, so clients who are looking for urgent services may be at a disadvantage here.

14. Chambers Translation

Chambers Translation can take care of your language needs. Beyond translation, they also offer transcription and interpretation services, all of which are available in more than 80 languages.

We noticed that they’re quite flexible in terms of the services they offer. Apart from those mentioned above, they also provide graphic design services and SEO optimisation, in fact. 

On top of that, they also offer customised language courses in several major languages. We like how flexible they try to make their coaching services to be, which can be conducted on a one-to-one or small group basis. 

Despite this, it can be difficult to gauge if their quality of services is consistent throughout. Still, they do a good job in document translation, as evidenced by comments online and offline. 

Speaking of comments, they’re also quite known to be quite prompt in response times and document turnaround. This makes up for the fact that they’re closed on weekends, which can be a drawback for some.

Customer Reviews

Rate and lead time are reasonable

“They response very fast; the rate and lead time are reasonable.They open until 7pm which is very convenient for me to collect the hardcopy after my office hour.Thanks for your service.👌” —Priya Tharisini, Google Reviews

Translation is accurate

“Very good experience. The staff are friendly, translation is accurate, service is comprehensive. Highly recommended” —Leo Zhou, Google Reviews

15. Scribers International

Scribers took translation and localisation to a whole new level by specialising in digital platforms like websites, software, and e-learning tools. It’s exactly what caught our eye in the first place, knowing that the majority of our entries are document-based providers.

They started as a copywriting company, but they saw the need for quality translation services in Singapore, particularly in their niche. This is why they started to offer translation services to help big and small businesses, including government agencies. 

We also like the fact that they’re ISO 9001-certified, which tells us that they take quality seriously across all the services they offer. 

We also think that their sign language interpreting services are worth a mention, seeing that not many translation companies offer this service.

If there was anything that we would’ve liked to see more of, it would be average turnaround times and rates. It also would’ve been more convenient if they were open on weekends too.

So if you have special requests beyond their usual hours, it’s still worth a shot to contact them to see if they can accommodate you. 

16. Veqta Translations

Like some of our entries above, Veqta started with a different focus before venturing out to translation and localisation. Now, they have a network of over a thousand professional translators who provide localisation in over 50 languages

We’re really impressed with their client list, which includes multinational companies like Panasonic, Mazda, and Fujitsu, among others. One thing that these companies have in common is the fact that they’re in the manufacturing industry. 

This pretty much means that Veqta is quite well-versed in what these companies need—be it multimedia or document translation. So, if you’re working with a large company, we’re confident that they can fulfill expectations. 

And true to the spirit of multilingualism, we love the fact that this company is run by a diverse set of people coming from different parts of the world. If anything, it’s a reflection of the translators they employ too—native speakers who also have keen interest in languages.

Compared to other companies though, their list of related services is a bit limited. Sadly, you won’t find interpretation services here. 

On the plus side, they’re quite fast in turnaround, with an average time of one working day for a 3,000-word document. They also charge clients per word, with each language pair having its own rate per source word or character.

Hence, you won’t find rates on their online platforms. You can contact them to get a more accurate estimate for your project.

17. Bridge S.A.

Bridge S.A. isn’t like the majority of our entries here. This humble translation company specialises in three languages only: Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese. 

While the lack of language diversity is definitely off-putting for most clients, we find that this limited scope means that they’re confident in the ones that they offer. 

Often, companies like them also give highly personalised services. And upon closer inspection, we’re glad to report that this was the case with them, actually!

Despite working with clients worldwide, we noticed that they go the extra mile for their Singapore-based clients. 

They’re always available to discuss project matters, update you on the progress, and deal with other needs during your office hours, even if it means making adjustments to their own working hours. 

In terms of their translation services, we like how meticulous they are in quality assurance. Each translated document goes through a second thorough review by another native speaker to ensure that your document is as accurate as possible.

In most cases, a review this comprehensive comes with a separate cost. But we’re glad to know that this service is already included in the fee you’ll be paying. 

Aside from that, their team also offers consultancy services to businesses (mostly startups) looking to expand to Latin America. 

Along with these advantages also comes some drawbacks, however. For one, the lack of related services like transcription and interpretation may be a potential downside for bigger clients.

Turnaround time can also take a toll, considering that they have a smaller team compared to others. 

18. Sage Languages

This Singapore-based company offers no-frills translation and notarisation services. In this company, you have the option to choose among 30 language pairs, ranging from Hindi to Romanian.

What sets this company apart from others on our list is their service guarantee. If you’re unhappy with their services, you’re entitled to free modifications within 30 days upon receiving the document.

Not only that, but they’ll also refund the fees you paid (whether in full or in part) if you’re still unsatisfied with their services. You don’t often get this guarantee in other companies, which is why we think they deserve a special mention here.

We’re a bit bummed to see their extremely short working days, in which they only operate from Mondays to Wednesdays. Because of this, we think that they may be unsuitable for clients with urgent jobs. 

They also lack plenty of related language services that most companies offer, such as interpretation, transcription, and more. 

Despite this, we’ve heard a couple of redeeming points though. 

For one, they respond to queries promptly. Plus, document turnaround times are incredibly fast, which can range anywhere from a few hours to two days at most. 

Customer Reviews

Friendly and responsive

“Used SAGE service twice for document translation. The staff are friendly and responsive. I received the hardcopy of the translated document within 1 working day. Superb!” —Jia Jia, Google Reviews

Translation is done within an hour of payment

“I needed a signed translation of my birth certificate urgently for my e-PR application (foreigners take note). Very professional service. You get what you pay for and more. Replies are prompt, the translation is done within an hour of payment (not that it was promised), a signed soft copy (by public notary) is delivered the next day upon approval (not that it was promised either), with hard copies to follow in the coming days. All pleasant, no fuss.” —Jonan Wong, Google Reviews

19. Letter Crafts Translations

Letter Crafts Translations has a proven track record in the translation industry. Apart from their star-studded client base (think Changi, NUS, and Ubisoft), they’re the only translation company on our list to receive 5-star online reviews by over 300 individual clients. 

This shows us that they’re very consistent in the quality of their work, regardless of the client and nature of the project. 

Speaking of projects, their services are limited to translation only, covering over 80 languages. That said, you won’t find related services here, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. 

In any case, it allows them to focus on the one thing that they’re good at, which is translation. Still, some clients looking for several services in one place will find this a bit disadvantageous.

Despite being closed on weekends, you won’t have to worry about delivery and response times. We heard that they’re very efficient in their work from start to finish, and even beyond.

By this, we mean that they provide post-project support for six months to all their clients, which we really like! 

Customer Reviews

Responded almost immediately

“I requested a few translation companies and Letter Crafts responded almost immediately. AK have follow up on the email with reminder. Price was better than other companies services. Receive the document pretty fast via soft copy and hopefully they will send hardcopy to us soon. Overall, its recommended. Efficient and reliable with accurate translation. Good job guys.” —Lyn Misdar, Google Reviews

Friendly and responsive

“Letter Crafts did a very good job translating my documents from English to French. The first draft was delivered promptly during the weekend and it only took a few minor adjustments to get to the final version. All along, the service was friendly and responsive. Highly recommended!” —Etienne Lastennet, Google Reviews

20. Elionetwork

Elionetwork knows the struggle of businesses when it comes to brand development. This is what motivates them to continuously develop personalised translation and localisation solutions to each of their clients.

In fact, they’re also one of the very few companies on our list that’s ISO 17100-certified, so you can trust that the translations you receive are accurate and true to the source material.

Their large network of translators specialises in over 55 Asian and European languages across various industries. So whether you need to translate technical manuals or city guides, rest assured that they can accommodate your requests.

While each translation job is completely handled by humans, you actually have the option to book machine translation services as well. We think that this would come in handy for clients with limited budgets who simply need to understand the context of a certain material.

Turnaround is so much faster compared to human translations too. The only caveat is that accuracy may not be the best but don’t worry—it’s still a huge step up from open-source machine translators like Google Translate.

When it comes to human translation, it’s a bit tough to get some information on average turnaround times, seeing that they don’t have set business hours. So, we recommend contacting them directly to know if they can fulfill your requests right away. 

21. Berlo International

Catering to both individuals and businesses, Berlo International offers the things you would expect in a regular translation company: localisation, interpretation, transcription, and more. 

They cover a broad spectrum of translation services, ranging from translation of general documents to those with specialised content—be it business, legal, engineering, science, medical, and other fields.

As far as languages go, they have a relatively limited list of the ones they cover. This includes major languages such as Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, and more. 

Apart from the fact that their list is limited, we’re also a bit disappointed to learn that some language pairings are only available in limited capacity. This means that availability can become an issue, depending on the source and target languages.

Despite these drawbacks, they do follow a rigorous quality assurance process to ensure that their outputs meet your expectations. From what we’ve seen, response and turnaround times are fairly prompt, despite the fact that they’re closed on weekends.

Customer Reviews

Reasonable price and quality translation

“I needed an official translation and the service provided was great. Besides their reasonable price and quality translation, I was impressed by the responsive and friendly reply from the staff. I truly recommend it.” —Tee Li Ling, Google Reviews

22. Asian Absolute

At Asian Absolute, you’ll have access to translators and interpreters fluent in over 120 languages, wherever you are in the world. We included them on our list primarily because of their extensive scope and flexibility.  

Normally, their translators are based in the country whose language they’re translating into, which goes to show that they employ native speakers. However, you can also request your documents to be processed in a specific location like Singapore.

We think that this flexibility would allow you to keep track of deadlines easier. Being in the same timezone as your translator would enable you to make special requests in real time too.

Either way, you’re still assured of the same quality that they abide by, considering that they’re ISO 9001-certified as well. 

We love the fact that they’re open 24/7, allowing them to cater to urgent requests no matter the time of day. And because they have offices worldwide, rest assured that they’ll always have someone who can accommodate any given task.

It’s a shame that we couldn’t get a hold of their rates. It’s understandable though, seeing that costs will vary depending on several factors like volume, target language, and more. 

Customer Reviews

Completed within a very tight timeframe

“I was extremely impressed by Asian Absolute’s hard work to complete the project to our high standards and within a very tight timeframe.” —Global Witness, Website Testimonials

Top quality, personal service

“Asian Absolute helped FTChinese.com in the challenging task of building a world-class translation service. They provide top quality, personal service.” —Financial Times, Website Testimonials

23. Eureka Translations

Next on our list is Eureka Translations, a firm that endeavours to provide prompt and precise translation services in a variety of languages. 

Their list of languages covered may not be the most diverse on our list but like some of our entries, they’re particularly known for their expertise in just a few languages. This includes English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

This limitation doesn’t apply to the industries they cover though. They serve a diverse range of industries including governments, banking, manufacturing, media, arts and entertainment, religion, medical, and so forth.

We noticed that the majority of their work involves bulk projects from big companies like Amazon, Google, HP, Microsoft, and more. 

Like some of our entries above, they do offer discounts for high-volume projects, which makes them all the more appealing to clients who regularly need translated materials. 

We also like the fact that each translation job is inclusive of two edits based on client feedback. In fact, they’re also in the process of obtaining an ISO 9001 certification. 

This gives us the impression that quality is something that they take seriously.

It would’ve been helpful to know how much they usually charge clients though. Still, we’ve seen how quick they are in responding to queries and handing documents back to clients, which is just one of the reasons why they made it here. 

Customer Reviews

Went beyond expectations

“I had to do a quick review for this company. Really thankful for the efficiency and the quality of your craft. Went beyond expectations and gave the best assistance to what I wanted. Loving and responsive team. Appreciate the service!” —Shane Ethan Xun, Google Reviews

Very meticulous and attentive

“Price was very competitive, their team was also very meticulous and attentive. Was very accurate too. Value for money, would definitely recommend them and approach them again in future!” —Darren Wee, Google Reviews

24. Elite Asia

If you’re looking to expand your business regionally, then you’ll likely need to translate some essential documents, and we found that Elite Asia makes a fantastic choice for that purpose!

This translation company understands the nuances of foreign markets, particularly in East Asia and Southeast Asia. The language barriers that each industry has is incredibly complex, but they aim to help you overcome it through the services they offer.

Apart from document translation, they’re particularly known for their conference interpretation services, which includes simultaneous interpretation and onsite transcription, among others. 

With this comprehensive list of services, we weren’t surprised to know why many multinational corporations trust them in this line of business. 

Despite their specialisation, they also cover several European languages. They’re also generally quick in terms of turnaround and response times, so that’s another point for them!

Sadly, their rates depend on several factors, which is why you’ll have to contact them to get an exact quote. The good news is that there are no service charges nor GST involved in the price quoted to you.

Just take note surcharges apply for assignments handed to them a day before the deadline. 

Customer Reviews

Got the translation on time

“I directly call the number on their website, I was not waiting too long for the salesperson to answer my call. I explained to them that this project is extremely urgent. We are very busy with our product launching event. The original document is not ready yet but we requested them once we send the document, they need to do the translation ASAP and do it nicely since we won’t have the time to check again. We also have prepared some words for reference.

Thankfully we got the translation on time, thanks to your super fast service. We were very lucky too that our website admin was fast enough to upload those files.” —Jeraine Low, Google Reviews

Handled it promptly and professionally

“Highly recommended. Provided high standard translation with reasonable price. Although we required the translations urgently, they handled it promptly and professionally! Thank you Rina for being responsive and attentive!” —Trisha Alagas, Google Reviews

25. FabForward Consultancy

Established in 2016, FabForward Consultancy is a boutique translation agency that serves clients in over 30 countries. 

This family-owned company has offices in Singapore and Berlin, offering a local touch and global reach in technical topics. That said, they specialise in one language pairing only: English to German and vice versa.

We think that this can be a major drawback for many clients, seeing how specialised their focus is. But as we like to say, this limitation is an indication of expertise and confidence, which puts those who require their services at an advantage.

Both owners (who also act as the lone translator and proofreader respectively) have specialist knowledge in value chains and digital transformation, with many years of practical experience in both linguistic worlds. 

We think that this expertise gives them an edge over generalist translation companies, so quality won’t be compromised here. But because of how small their team is, turnaround times and availability may vary, depending on the backlog of documents they have.

Still, you can always request for express translation, which is subject to higher fees, of course. 

Customer Reviews

Emphasis on quality and accuracy

“FabForward offer exceptional value when it comes to translation services. We not only value their emphasis on quality and accuracy, but also their professional attitude and friendly communication style. Couldn’t recommend them more highly!” —Mia Drakulic, Google Reviews

Fast, responsive, and very accurate

“Great work on very complicated translations of corporate and scientific technical documents. Fast, responsive, and very, very accurate! We highly recommend.” —Drew Dorgan, Google Reviews 

FAQs about Translation Services in Singapore

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And that wraps up our list of the best and most accurate translation services in Singapore! If you have other recommendations, don’t hesitate to leave us a message!

If you’re in the process of submitting very important documents, then you’ll likely need to have some of those certified by a notary public. To help you with that, we’ve also rounded up the best notary publics in Singapore.

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