The capito alternative for content across every channel
Understandable content should move beyond the Easy Language Translator. It needs to reach websites, fit into CMS workflows and be produced reliably at scale. Simple8 and capito.ai bring different strengths to this task.
Which solution fits your team?
Simple8
A strong fit for teams that want understandable content directly on websites and in CMS workflows, with automation and a model operated in Germany.
capito
A strong fit for teams that want a writing coach, three language levels, their own terminology and optional support from experts.
Information checked on 28 August 2026
Feature comparison
| Requirement | Simple8 | capito |
|---|---|---|
| Language modes | Plain language and Easy Language | Three language levels |
| Output languages | 136 supported languages | Up to 100 languages on request; exact availability by plan: uncertain |
| Easy Language Translator | Yes | Yes: writing assistance and a writing coach |
| Editorial review | Yes: an editorial review workflow | Yes: optional expert services |
| Website widget | Yes | Uncertain |
| WordPress | Yes | Uncertain |
| TYPO3 | Yes | Uncertain |
| Drupal | Yes | Uncertain |
| Other CMS integrations | Storyblok and additional integrations through the API | PR-Desk integration is documented; a general CMS list is uncertain |
| API | Yes | Yes; public technical details are uncertain |
| Batch processing and automated jobs | Yes | Uncertain |
| Automatic content updates | Yes | Uncertain |
| Model provider | Simple8 model; no external model API | Uncertain |
| Processing location | Germany | Uncertain |
| Use for model training | No | Uncertain |
| Published prices | Sandbox €0/month, Starter €49/month and Scale €299/month; check current prices before buying | Free; Starter €29.99/month; Pay as you go €7.50/page; Business on request; excluding VAT; one page equals 1,800 characters |
| Free trial | Sandbox available | A free plan with two AI-processed pages per month |
Understandable content, ready for everyday use
Good text creates value when it reaches its readers. Simplification alone is often not enough: content needs to be reviewed, approved, published and kept up to date. Simple8 and capito.ai both support understandable communication, with different priorities. capito focuses on writing assistance, language levels and optional expert services. Simple8 connects its Easy Language Translator with integrations and automation throughout the workflow.
capito.ai supports people as they write and revise. Three language levels, practical tips, text analysis and an industry-specific dictionary guide the editorial process. Teams can also book expert services for additional personal support. This approach suits teams that want to develop understandable text carefully within an editor.
Simple8 connects content creation to publication. Plain language, Easy Language, editorial review, the website widget, CMS integrations and the API work together. Recurring content can be processed through jobs, batches and webhooks. An individual understandable text becomes part of a workflow that also handles large websites and regular updates.
The right language for every piece of content
capito organises simplification into three language levels. Its integration with APA-Comm's PR-Desk lists B1, A2 and A1. Text analysis, a writing coach, practical tips and an industry-specific dictionary help editors improve text step by step. This is useful for writers who want guidance and immediate feedback.
Simple8 clearly separates plain language and Easy Language. Teams select the mode that fits their audience and content, edit the result in the Easy Language Translator and complete the editorial review workflow. Responsibility and approval stay with the team, creating a reliable foundation for content published through a website, CMS or API.
Simple8 supports 136 languages. Up to 100 languages on request; exact availability by plan: uncertain.
From the first draft directly to your website
Simple8 is built for content that needs to move beyond a single tool. Its JavaScript widget brings understandable versions to websites. Documented integrations cover WordPress, TYPO3, Drupal and Storyblok. The API connects Simple8 to custom systems and workflows, shortening the path from source text to a visible, understandable version.
Automation and updates become particularly useful when new content is produced regularly. Simple8 supports jobs, batches and webhooks, allowing teams to process larger volumes and trigger follow-up workflows without moving every text manually. Dynamic content can also be updated. This creates a repeatable workflow for portals, service sections and large websites.
capito documents its integration with APA-Comm's PR-Desk and links to an API, so technical integration is part of the offering. The sources reviewed did not clearly describe a complete list of general CMS integrations, API authentication details, a website widget or support for dynamic content. Ask capito directly about these requirements.
Keep specialist terms clear and accurate
Understandable language must still be accurate. Product names, legal terms, abbreviations and agreed wording need to remain correct after simplification. capito highlights support for an organisation's own spelling conventions, specialist terminology and reusable text blocks. An industry dictionary, quality reports and compliance reports complement this editorial approach.
capito also combines self-service software with optional human expertise. Its pricing page lists a text service from €100 per page, excluding VAT. The Business offering includes expert services as an option. This can help teams that need occasional external language support alongside software.
Simple8 focuses on a controlled digital production workflow. Text is created in plain language or Easy Language, reviewed by editors and then reused through a website widget, CMS or API. This suits organisations that want to retain subject expertise internally while managing publication, updates and large content volumes efficiently.
Pricing that fits your workload
capito offers several starting options. Free includes two AI-processed pages per month. Starter costs €29.99 per month and includes eight pages. Pay as you go costs €7.50 per AI-processed page, while Business is available on request. Published prices exclude VAT. capito defines one page as 1,800 characters, including spaces.
Simple8 starts with Sandbox at €0 per month. Published prices are €49 per month for Starter and €299 per month for Scale, providing a free starting point and plans for growing needs. Prices and features can change, so check current allowances and terms on each provider's pricing page before subscribing.
The right plan depends on how content is produced. A per-page model can be easy to budget for individual editorial texts. For multiple websites, frequent changes or automated CMS workflows, volume, API usage and ongoing updates also matter. Human services affect the total cost too. Compare the full path to published content alongside the monthly price.
A clear basis for data processing
Simple8 operates its service and model in Germany. Requests therefore do not pass through an external model API into that provider's model training. This provides a specific, documented basis for organisations handling sensitive content or requiring a particular processing location.
For capito, the public product sources reviewed did not clearly establish the model provider, usual processing location, retention rules or use of data for model training. "Uncertain" does not mean that protection is missing. It means the cited pages do not provide a reliable answer. capito can clarify these points directly or through contractual documents.
Understandable language is an important part of digital accessibility. Depending on the service, accessibility also involves semantic HTML, keyboard access, sufficient contrast, captions and accessible documents. This comparison focuses on language and content workflows in Simple8 and capito.ai. Technical and visual accessibility remain additional tasks.
See quickly what works in everyday use
Real content from your work provides the clearest impression. A public service page shows how understandable the result is. A longer specialist text tests structure and preservation of meaning. Tables, links and structured CMS fields reveal how well the complete content workflow works. A frequently updated page shows how easily understandable versions stay current.
Several aspects matter together: facts must be correct, meaning must be preserved and the language level must fit the audience. Specialist terminology should remain consistent. The editor should be easy to use, and the finished text should reach its publication destination without unnecessary steps. Feedback from people in the target audience makes this quality easier to assess.
Simple8 can be tried through its free Sandbox. capito also offers a free plan with two AI-processed pages per month. Teams can use suitable content to experience both approaches: capito's guided writing process and Simple8's connected Easy Language Translator, CMS, website and automation workflow. They can then confirm current plan details and technical requirements directly with each provider.
Two strong approaches. A clear choice for scalable content.
capito.ai offers a comprehensive editorial toolkit when writing is the main focus. Three language levels, a writing coach, organisation-specific terminology, quality and compliance reports, and optional expert services support this approach. The free plan and usage-based option provide a straightforward start for individual texts and smaller trials.
Simple8 is particularly strong when understandable content becomes part of a larger system. Its website widget brings alternative versions directly to readers. WordPress, TYPO3, Drupal and Storyblok can be integrated. APIs, jobs, batches and webhooks make recurring workflows scalable. Its service and model are also operated in Germany, without sending requests to an external model API.
For organisations with websites, CMS workflows and regular content volumes, Simple8 is a particularly direct capito alternative. Teams can create, review, integrate, publish and update text without rebuilding the workflow around the limits of a single Easy Language Translator. capito provides a useful focus for teams that mainly want guided writing support or bookable expert services. Both products can also serve different tasks within the same organisation.
Questions and Answers
Is Simple8 an alternative to capito.ai?
Yes. Simple8 is particularly attractive when understandable content needs to move from the Easy Language Translator through a website widget, CMS and API to publication. capito has other documented strengths, including a writing coach, three language levels and optional expert services.
Does capito support Easy Language and plain language?
Yes. capito describes AI features for Easy Language and plain language, alongside three language levels. Availability of a particular language and feature depends on the offering and can be confirmed directly with capito.
How much does capito.ai cost?
On the review date, the German pricing page listed Free with two pages per month, Starter at €29.99 per month, Pay as you go at €7.50 per page and Business on request. Prices exclude VAT. One page equals 1,800 characters, including spaces.
Does capito.ai have an API?
Yes. capito links to an API and describes an integration with APA-Comm's PR-Desk. Further public technical details and a complete list of general CMS integrations were not clearly established in the sources reviewed.
Where does capito.ai process data?
The public product sources reviewed did not clearly establish the model provider, usual processing location, retention rules or use of data for training. capito can answer these questions directly and through the relevant contractual documents.
Which product is better?
It depends on the use case. Simple8 is strong in websites, CMS, APIs, automation and documented model operation in Germany. capito is strong in guided writing support, three language levels, terminology customisation and optional expert services.
Does understandable language replace technical accessibility?
No. Understandable content is an important part of accessibility, but it does not replace technical, visual or document accessibility.