Shells Spending Rules
Free Quota and Pricing Rules
| Feature | Dialog Translation | Image Translation | Simultaneous Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Rules | Ample free daily quota provided (30,000 characters of translation). Beyond the free quota, consuming 1 Shell per 350 characters. (See notes 1, 2) | Shares the free translation quota with the dialog translation feature. Excess is billed at the same rate as dialog translation. (See notes 1, 2) | Billed by interpretation duration, consuming 720 Shells per 1 hour. (See notes 3, 4) |
| Applicable Scenarios | Daily dialog scenarios, supports translation considering the context of the dialogue. | Feature entry is within the dialog translation function. After translating an image, continuing dialog translation in the same session will consider the content of the image for translation. | Suitable for scenarios with long speaking times by a main speaker, such as speeches, classes, meetings, forums, etc. Capable of continuous recognition and translation. |
Notes:
- Dialog translation and image translation share a free quota, which resets at 0:00 UTC daily
- For dialog and image translation, after exceeding the free translation quota, the minimum billing unit per message/image is 350 characters. That is, for every 350 characters in a message/image, 1 Shell is consumed; portions less than 350 characters are also charged as 350 characters. If a single message/image contains less than 350 characters for translation, 1 Shell is deducted. (Character count is based on the original text to be translated)
- For the simultaneous interpretation feature, the minimum billing unit is 5 seconds. That is, 1 Shell is consumed every 5 seconds, with durations less than 5 seconds billed as 5 seconds.
- Once simultaneous interpretation voice recognition is activated, billing continues even if no speech is detected. Please remember to pause interpretation when not speaking.
- Actual translation quality is influenced by multiple factors including voice environment and network conditions. Translation Seagull is committed to continuously improving its technical capabilities to provide you with the best translation service.
Other Common Questions:
1. How to check the balance of Shells?
You can check your Shell balance anytime on the "Me" page in the TransGull App.
2. How to check the Purchase and Spending History?
You can click the question mark next to your Shell balance, then click Purchase and Spending History to view your Shell recharge and consumption records.