Reverso

What Reverso does

Reverso is a France-based language-technology company that builds AI-powered translation, grammar-checking, and document-processing tools for individual consumers, educational users, and corporate clients. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, the company operates a horizontal product portfolio that includes a free text translator supporting 25–28 languages, a Documents platform handling PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and 15+ formats across 29 languages with native layout and formatting preservation, an AI grammar checker/rephraser available in English/French/Spanish/Italian, and supporting tools for context examples, synonyms, conjugation, and dictionaries. Core technology is a proprietary Neural Machine Translation (NMT) engine refined over more than 10 years, combined with OCR for scanned documents, Translation Memory, and collaborative review workflows — positioned explicitly as independent of third-party foundation models such as OpenAI or Mistral.

The business runs on a freemium model with Premium and Pro subscription tiers for individuals, customized Enterprise/Corporate Translator plans, dedicated Educational licensing, and usage-based API access. Distribution is product-led and multi-surface: reverso.net, browser extensions on Chrome/Edge/Firefox (reported at 70M+ users), Windows/macOS desktop apps, and iOS/Android mobile apps, supplemented by direct enterprise sales and developer API channels. The company holds SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and SecNumCloud certifications with 100% European data hosting, targeting regulated industries and European public-sector buyers. In March 2026, Reverso entered a strategic partnership with Claranova's Avanquest subsidiary to co-develop an AI-native multilingual document intelligence platform for over 1.5 million B2B users, with global rollout planned for Q2 2026 — a material expansion of its enterprise distribution and document-AI roadmap.

Name

Reverso

Legal name

Reverso SAS

Website

https://reverso.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Translation Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Localization, Translation & Multilingual Publishing Tools (EDAFAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multilingual Multimedia Localization (Subtitling, Dubbing, Voiceover) (MPAAANAH), Vocabulary, Flashcards, SRS & Memorization Platforms (EDAFAOAF), Bilingual/ESL/ELL & Multilingual Learner Support Tools (EDAFAOAK)

Keywords

• Language translation software
• Neural machine translation
• Document translation services
• AI grammar checking tools
• Multilingual translation platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Neuilly-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Freemium Subscription (Premium): Free tier with limited features; Premium subscription unlocks longer texts, unlimited corrections, document translation in one click, and access across all Reverso products
2. Enterprise/Corporate Licensing: Reverso Corporate Translator and enterprise plans for teams and organizations requiring volume, security, and control with customized setup and dedicated support
3. API Access: Programmatic API access for developers and teams to integrate document translation into workflows and products, with batch processing up to 20 files per call
4. Educational Licensing: Special pricing for educational institutions, students, and teachers
5. API On-Premise Licensing: Possibility of on-premise installation on local servers for high-volume enterprise clients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reverso provides AI-powered language tools including text translation across 25+ languages, professional document translation across 29 languages with original layout/formatting preservation, AI grammar checking and rephrasing in English, French, Spanish, and Italian, and contextual translation examples with vocabulary tools. The platform is delivered via web (reverso.net), browser extensions (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), Windows/macOS desktop apps, and iOS/Android mobile apps, with a freemium consumer model and a paid Reverso Corporate Translator / API offering for enterprise customers requiring higher volumes, security certifications, and workflow integration.

Product overview

Reverso is a comprehensive AI-powered language technology platform offering translation, grammar checking, and document processing services. The core product family includes the Text Translator supporting 28 languages, Documents platform handling PDF/Word/PowerPoint/Excel in 29 languages, Grammar Check/Spell Checker available in 4 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian), and Reverso Context for contextual learning. Supporting tools include Synonyms, Conjugation (10 languages), and Dictionary. The platform is accessible via web, Windows/macOS desktop app, browser extensions for Chrome/Edge/Firefox, and mobile apps for iOS/Android. Reverso operates on freemium model with Premium subscription and enterprise Corporate Translator offerings. A March 2026 strategic partnership with Claranova combines Reverso's translation capabilities with Claranova's PDF technologies to create an AI-native multilingual document intelligence platform for B2B users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reverso Translation (Text Translator) Free AI-powered text translation service using Reverso's Neural Machine Translation engine, supporting 28 languages for words, phrases, idioms, and short texts. Targets individual consumers, language learners, and business users needing quick lookups with integrated dictionary and grammar features.
• Reverso Documents Professional document translation platform translating PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and 15+ formats in 29 languages while preserving original layout (tables, fonts, margins, images, headers, page numbers). Includes segment-by-segment review editor, collaborative review, OCR for scanned documents, Translation Memory, and up to 3 target languages simultaneously. Designed for legal, HR, finance, and academic professionals.
• Reverso Grammar Check / Spell Checker AI-powered grammar and spell checker available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian that detects verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, incorrect prepositions, typos, and punctuation. Includes an AI Rephraser for sentence-level enhancement with tone control. Integrated into Microsoft Word and used by 20,000 companies.
• Reverso Context Contextual translation service providing translations with real-life usage examples. Includes vocabulary lists, favorites, flashcards, and search history for language learning.
• Reverso Synonyms Comprehensive thesaurus providing synonyms and definitions for words to help users find the right expression and enrich vocabulary.
• Reverso Conjugation Verb conjugation tool covering all modes and tenses in 10 languages including French, Spanish, German, Arabic, and Japanese.
• Reverso Dictionary Online dictionary with English definitions sourced from Collins, Merriam-Webster, Larousse, LEO, Oxford, and Langenscheidt.
• Reverso for Windows / macOS Desktop application for Windows and macOS that enables real-time translation anywhere on the computer via Ctrl+C+C shortcut. Integrates with Gmail, Outlook, Teams, WhatsApp, and other applications to deliver translation and writing assistance without switching context. Windows version has over 5 million downloads.
• Reverso Browser Extension Browser extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox supporting 28 languages. Features subtitle translation on Netflix and YouTube, double-click translation on web pages, and a phrasebook for saving favorite words and expressions. Used by 70 million+ users with 1000+ reviews.
• Reverso Mobile App Mobile applications for iOS and Android providing real-time translation directly in all apps, including chats, emails, articles, and documents, on the go.
• Reverso Corporate Translator Enterprise translation solution for organizations requiring volume, security, and control. Includes high-volume credits, 100% European hosting with ISO 27001 certification and SecNumCloud compliance, dedicated account manager, API access, priority processing, and custom credit allocation. Designed for regulated industries and large organizations.
• Reverso Documents API Programmatic API enabling developers to integrate document translation into products or internal tools. Supports all formats including DOCX, PDF, XLSX, XML, HTML, TXT, XLIFF; batch processing up to 20 files per API call; Translation Memory for cost reduction on repeated content; and optional human reviewer workflow. Use cases include data room translation, invoice processing, CMS integration, product catalogue, and internal knowledge base.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% satisfaction score from users
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Claranova (Avanquest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Strategic partnership between Reverso and Claranova (specifically its Avanquest subsidiary) to develop an AI-native multilingual document intelligence platform for businesses. The platform combines Claranova subsidiary Avanquest's PDF technologies with Reverso's multilingual translation capabilities. It will automatically understand, translate and edit complex documents while preserving their structure and formatting, offered on a SaaS subscription basis to over 1.5 million B2B users under a controlled, proprietary document architecture. Global rollout planned for Q2 2026.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DeepL: DeepL is the most direct competitor to Reverso, offering premium NMT translation, document translation, and an enterprise API. Both compete for the same regulated-industry and professional translation use cases across Europe.
• LanguageTool: LanguageTool provides AI-powered grammar and spell checking across 30+ languages, overlapping directly with Reverso Grammar Check. Both target multilingual business and consumer writing assistance with freemium + premium tiers.
• Systran: Systran is a pioneer in machine translation with enterprise and on-premise products serving legal, defense, and regulated industries. Comparable to Reverso in domain specialization and security focus.
• Translated: Translated (translated.net) combines MT with human post-editing and offers enterprise translation memory platforms. Comparable to Reverso Enterprise and TM functionality in the professional translation buyer set.

Broad incumbents

• Google Translate: Google Translate offers free consumer translation integrated with Workspace and 100+ languages. It is the de facto incumbent in mass-market translation; Reverso differentiates on document workflow, EU compliance, and quality.
• Microsoft Translator: Microsoft Translator is bundled into Microsoft 365, Azure, and Edge, providing direct enterprise distribution. Competes head-to-head with Reverso Documents in regulated industries; advantage is native Microsoft integration.
• RWS Group (SDL Trados): RWS is a large language services and technology provider (parent of SDL Trados), serving enterprise translation memory and CAT tooling. Compares to Reverso's TM and professional translation features but at much larger breadth.

Emerging players

• Smartling: Smartling is a translation management system focused on digital content localization for global brands. Adjacent competitor in enterprise document/website translation workflows but emphasis on TMS vs end-user product.
• Phrase (formerly Memsource): Phrase is a TMS and localization platform with AI translation, serving enterprise localization teams. Overlaps with Reverso's enterprise translation and API capability, particularly for customers integrating into CMS and product workflows.

Others

• Grammarly: Grammarly is the leading AI writing assistant, partly overlapping with Reverso Grammar Check and Rephraser. Adjacent competitor in writing support and enterprise subscriptions; not a direct translation peer but competes for writing-tool budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ReversoEN

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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