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Stepes in 8 slides
A mobile-first translation platform where translators take on paid localization jobs.
- Translation marketplace
- Translation platforms
- Based in San Francisco, United States
2015founded
3.1our rating out of 5
15achievement points, Bronze
How it works2 / 8
What you do on Stepes
How the money is made: freelance services
- Build a profile
- Win a client
- Deliver the work
- Get paid
A mobile-first translation platform where translators take on paid localization jobs.
Founded 2015 · next to 11 other translation platforms
Work and topics
Good for
Fees3 / 8
What Stepes takes
~$0.05-0.14/wordwhat it costs you
~$0.05-0.14/word
Getting paid4 / 8
How the money reaches you
1 way to withdraw
- PayPal or Stripe
Real earnings5 / 8
What people actually earn
Good to know · 2026$0.05-$0.14 per word
In its FAQ checked in October 2026, the company says translators are paid $0.05-$0.14 per word, depending on the translation language and subject.
Source: stepes.com ↗Rating and achievements6 / 8
How it scores
3.1out of 5
Strong on access. Weaker on getting paid.
- FeesNot enough facts
- Getting paid2.3
- Access4.0
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings2.5
15/100 ptsBronze
- Open worldwide
- 10 years running
Profile completeness7 / 8
How much we know
47%
We have 7 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
What we have
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- Withdrawal methods
- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
Still missing
- Plain-English overview
- Minimum payout
- How fast you get paid
- Payment protection
- Join requirements
- Review ratings
- Wikipedia or reference page
- Support channels
- Mobile apps
- Social accounts
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