RSSBox supports multiple translation engines. You can choose the most suitable solution based on your needs, cost, and translation quality requirements.

🤖 OpenAI API Compatible Models

🌐 Official OpenAI

Official Website: openai.com/product

⚠️ Important Notice: Currently OpenAI official does not support users from China, please check officially supported countries/regions

Configuration Parameters: - Base URL: https://api.openai.com/v1 - API Key: Obtain from OpenAI Platform - Recommended Models: gpt-4o-mini (cost-effective) or gpt-4o (high quality)

🌏 Alternative Services Available in China

For the convenience of domestic users, we recommend the following reliable service providers:

OhMyGPT️☃️

• Website: OhMyGPT
• Features: Stable access in China, good Chinese support
• Configuration: Use directly after obtaining API Key

OpenRouter

• Website: OpenRouter
• Features: Supports multiple models, transparent pricing
• Base URL: https://openrouter.ai/api/v1
• Note: May require VPN access

🎯 Other Services Supporting OpenAI Interface

⚙️ Configuration Steps

1. Obtain API Credentials
2. Register with your chosen service platform

3. Obtain API Key and related parameters

4. Configure in RSSBox Name: Custom name (e.g., OpenAI-GPT4) API Key: Your API key Base URL: Service provider's API address Model: Specific model name (e.g., gpt-4o-mini)

5. Test and Verify

6. System will automatically verify after saving configuration
7. Green checkmark indicates successful configuration

🚀 DeepL

Introduction

Official Website: www.deepl.com/zh/pro-api

DeepL is a professional translation service that excels in European language translation. Particularly suitable for users requiring high-quality translation.

💳 Payment Requirements

⚠️ Important Notice: Requires a VISA or MASTER credit card issued by a country or region supported by DeepL

• Not Supported: Any credit cards issued domestically in China (including dual-currency and foreign currency cards)
• Alternative: Third-party proxy services available, but use at your own risk

🎯 Pros and Cons Comparison

Advantages: - High translation quality, especially for European languages - Good API stability - Supports multiple document formats

Disadvantages: - Many payment restrictions - Relatively high cost - Limited number of supported languages

🆓 LibreTranslate (Free & Open Source)

Introduction

LibreTranslate is a completely open source translation service that can be self-hosted or use public instances.

⚙️ Configuration Methods

Using Public Instance

Name: LibreTranslate-Free
Server URL: https://libretranslate.com
API Key: (Optional, not needed for free instances)

🎯 Pros and Cons Comparison

Advantages: - Completely free - Data privacy protection - Can be self-deployed

Disadvantages: - Relatively lower translation quality - Public instances may have rate limits - Limited number of supported languages

🔧 Selection Recommendations

Choose Based on Use Case

💼 Personal Use/Testing

• First Choice: LibreTranslate (free)
• Alternative: OpenAI API compatible services (low-cost models)

🏢 Small Teams/Commercial Use

• First Choice: OpenAI API (gpt-4o-mini)
• Alternative: Domestic service providers (Moonshot, Doubao, etc.)

🏦 Enterprise/High Quality Requirements

• First Choice: DeepL Pro
• Alternative: OpenAI API (gpt-4o)

Cost Control Tips

1. Set reasonable maximum entries: Avoid excessive translation
2. Choose appropriate content type:
3. Title translation: Lowest cost
4. Full-text translation: Highest cost
5. Summary generation: Medium cost, but more refined content
6. Use filters: Reduce unnecessary translations
7. Mixed usage: Use different cost engines for different sources

💡 Pro Tip: Recommend configuring multiple different translation engines simultaneously, so you can choose the most suitable translation solution based on different RSS source content types and importance levels.