RateLingo is a simple, command-line application built with Python that helps translators, transcribers, voice-over artists, and subtitlers estimate costs based on word count. It is designed especially for professionals offering Twi language services eg; Twi-English translation, transcription, voice-overs, and subtitling/captions.
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Supports four core language services:
- Translation
- Transcription
- Voice-over
- Subtitling
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📊 | Calculates word count from user input.
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💰 | Computes total service cost based on predefined rates per word.
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Runs directly in the terminal with a simple, interactive interface.
git clone https://github.com/iamDREAMO/RateLingo.git
cd RateLingoMake sure Python 3 is installed on your system. In your terminal or command prompt, run:
python RateLingo.pyor
py RateLingo.py- Choose a service (e.g., translation, transcription, etc.).
- Paste or type your text (multi-line supported).
- Press
Enteronce or twice (2x) on an empty line in your device's command line (windows/mac) or vscode terminal respectively to finish input.. - View the word count and estimated service cost.
| Service | Rate per Word (USD) |
|---|---|
| Translation | $0.10 |
| Transcription | $0.08 |
| Voice-over | $0.15 |
| Subtitling | $0.12 |
(Rates are example defaults and can be adjusted in the code.)
- Python 3.x
No external libraries are required. Just clone and run!
RateLingo is developed by Benedict Kofi Amofah as a practical tool for language professionals. Feel free to contribute, fork, or suggest improvements!
A desktop application and web app version of RateLingo will be developed soon for enhanced user experience and broader accessibility..
This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.....