Comparing BothLang vs. Browser Built-in Translation

Most modern browsers (like Chrome, Edge) have a “Translate this page” feature. So why do you need to install BothLang when browsing Reddit? Let’s make a small comparison.

1. User Experience (UX)

• Google Translate (Browser): Translates the entire webpage forcibly. Sometimes it translates things that shouldn’t be translated like proper names, code snippets, or breaks the site layout.
• BothLang: Designed specifically for Reddit. It accurately identifies post content and comments, preserving Reddit’s structure and formatting. The interface remains intact, providing a smooth reading experience.

2. Bilingual Features

• Google Translate (Browser): Only displays one language at a time (Original or Translated). You have to keep toggling if you want to compare.
• BothLang: Supports bilingual mode. You can view both the original English sentence and the translation right below. Extremely useful for understanding meaning precisely and learning vocabulary.

3. Interactivity

• Google Translate (Browser): It’s a static overlay. When the webpage loads new content (e.g., scrolling down to see more comments), the browser often doesn’t automatically translate the new part immediately or glitches.
• BothLang: Deeply integrated into Reddit. Automatically detects and translates new comments when you scroll or expand threads.

Conclusion

If you just need to skim a news site, the browser translator is enough. But to truly experience, understand, and interact on Reddit, BothLang is the specialized tool that delivers superior results.