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Best Computer-Assisted Translation Software

Gauri Pawsey
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Computer-assisted translation (CAT) software translates one language to another using translation memory—which stores previously translated texts—or crowd assistance to provide translations that are consistent with previously used language to ensure proper spelling, grammar, and phrasing. CAT software provides a more streamlined and interactive editing platform compared to simple word-for-word machine translation software. Computer-assisted translation software assists translators, helping them translate texts more efficiently and accurately with tools such as translation memory, phrase directories, and other terminology-related databases. Computer-assisted translation products often integrate with translation management software, allowing translation service providers to collaborate with translators and keep translation texts organized.

To qualify for inclusion in the Computer-Assisted Translation category, a product must:

Use concepts of translation memory to store language information
Segment text for translators to edit
Produce grammar and spell-checked translated copy
Provide tools for editing translated text
Provide tools for quality analysis of translated text
Analyze translation quality and effectiveness
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Featured Computer-Assisted Translation Software At A Glance

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Phrase Localization Platform
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Highest Performer:
Bureau Works
Bureau Works
Easiest to Use:
Bureau Works
Bureau Works
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Google Cloud Translation API
Google Cloud Translation API
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Highest Performer:
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Bureau Works
Easiest to Use:
Bureau Works
Bureau Works
Top Trending:
Google Cloud Translation API
Google Cloud Translation API

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Google Cloud Translation API
(329)4.4 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Make your content and apps multilingual with fast, dynamic machine translation available in thousands of language pairs.

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Data Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 24% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Google Cloud Translation API Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Translation Services
    110
    Ease of Use
    99
    Multilingual Support
    77
    Accuracy
    71
    Language Support
    70
    Cons
    Translation Accuracy
    61
    Expensive
    44
    Accuracy Issues
    43
    Limited Language Support
    27
    Translation Issues
    27
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Google Cloud Translation API features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    8.6
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    8.7
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Google
    Year Founded
    1998
    HQ Location
    Mountain View, CA
    Twitter
    @google
    32,731,192 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    316,397 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:GOOG
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Make your content and apps multilingual with fast, dynamic machine translation available in thousands of language pairs.

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Data Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 24% Enterprise
Google Cloud Translation API Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Translation Services
110
Ease of Use
99
Multilingual Support
77
Accuracy
71
Language Support
70
Cons
Translation Accuracy
61
Expensive
44
Accuracy Issues
43
Limited Language Support
27
Translation Issues
27
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Google Cloud Translation API features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
8.6
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
8.7
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Google
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Mountain View, CA
Twitter
@google
32,731,192 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
316,397 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:GOOG
Phrase Localization Platform
(1,220)4.5 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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Entry Level Price:$27.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    The Phrase Localization Platform is a unique, AI-powered language platform that integrates translation, scoring, and automation tools in one place for businesses and language service providers. It off

    Users
    • Translator
    • Freelance Translator
    Industries
    • Translation and Localization
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 60% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Phrase Localization Platform Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    160
    Intuitive
    78
    Customer Support
    64
    Translation Efficiency
    59
    Translation Services
    59
    Cons
    Translation Issues
    49
    Interface Issues
    34
    Poor Usability
    26
    Expensive
    25
    Poor Interface Design
    24
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Phrase Localization Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    6.5
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    7.1
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    6.6
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Phrase
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Hamburg, Germany
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    399 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

The Phrase Localization Platform is a unique, AI-powered language platform that integrates translation, scoring, and automation tools in one place for businesses and language service providers. It off

Users
  • Translator
  • Freelance Translator
Industries
  • Translation and Localization
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 60% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
Phrase Localization Platform Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
160
Intuitive
78
Customer Support
64
Translation Efficiency
59
Translation Services
59
Cons
Translation Issues
49
Interface Issues
34
Poor Usability
26
Expensive
25
Poor Interface Design
24
View All Pros and Cons
Phrase Localization Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
6.5
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
7.1
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
6.6
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Phrase
Company Website
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Hamburg, Germany
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
399 employees on LinkedIn®

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Bureau Works
(125)4.7 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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Entry Level Price:Free
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    More Than a Translation Management System Bureau Works offers a context-first translation platform that enables localization managers, translation agencies, translators, and developers to translate

    Users
    • Translator
    • Freelance Translator
    Industries
    • Translation and Localization
    Market Segment
    • 94% Small-Business
    • 6% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Bureau Works Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    37
    User Interface
    22
    Intuitive
    20
    Helpful
    17
    Speed
    14
    Cons
    Accuracy Issues
    5
    Quality Assurance Issues
    5
    Steep Learning Curve
    5
    Complexity
    4
    Poor Usability
    4
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Bureau Works features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    8.5
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    8.5
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    9.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Bureau Works
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    Lafayette, US
    Twitter
    @bureau_works
    1,101 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    148 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

More Than a Translation Management System Bureau Works offers a context-first translation platform that enables localization managers, translation agencies, translators, and developers to translate

Users
  • Translator
  • Freelance Translator
Industries
  • Translation and Localization
Market Segment
  • 94% Small-Business
  • 6% Mid-Market
Bureau Works Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
37
User Interface
22
Intuitive
20
Helpful
17
Speed
14
Cons
Accuracy Issues
5
Quality Assurance Issues
5
Steep Learning Curve
5
Complexity
4
Poor Usability
4
View All Pros and Cons
Bureau Works features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
8.5
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
8.5
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Bureau Works
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
Lafayette, US
Twitter
@bureau_works
1,101 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
148 employees on LinkedIn®
Crowdin
(623)4.4 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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DealsSpecial offer!
16% Off: $210/month
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Crowdin is a leading AI-powered localization software for teams. Connect 700+ tools to translate your content. Create and manage all your multilingual content in one place. Localize your apps, soft

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Computer Games
    Market Segment
    • 57% Small-Business
    • 31% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Crowdin Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    273
    Translation Services
    174
    Easy Integrations
    136
    Collaboration
    134
    Customer Support
    131
    Cons
    Usability Issues
    164
    Translation Issues
    117
    Integration Issues
    66
    UX Improvement
    65
    Difficult Navigation
    54
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Crowdin features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    6.7
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    7.4
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    7.2
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Crowdin
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Tallinn
    Twitter
    @crowdin
    2,667 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    124 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Crowdin is a leading AI-powered localization software for teams. Connect 700+ tools to translate your content. Create and manage all your multilingual content in one place. Localize your apps, soft

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • CEO
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Computer Games
Market Segment
  • 57% Small-Business
  • 31% Mid-Market
Crowdin Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
273
Translation Services
174
Easy Integrations
136
Collaboration
134
Customer Support
131
Cons
Usability Issues
164
Translation Issues
117
Integration Issues
66
UX Improvement
65
Difficult Navigation
54
View All Pros and Cons
Crowdin features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
6.7
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
7.4
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
7.2
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Crowdin
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Tallinn
Twitter
@crowdin
2,667 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
124 employees on LinkedIn®
Smartcat
(130)4.6 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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Entry Level Price:Free
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Smartcat is the essential AI platform for global enterprise content. Smartcat’s expert-enabled AI Agents automate content creation, translation, and localization across every format, language, and te

    Users
    • Freelance Translator
    • Translator
    Industries
    • Translation and Localization
    • Professional Training & Coaching
    Market Segment
    • 82% Small-Business
    • 12% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Smartcat Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    11
    Customer Support
    7
    Satisfaction
    5
    Translation
    5
    Automation
    4
    Cons
    Missing Features
    2
    Slow Performance
    2
    Access Issues
    1
    Communication Issues
    1
    Expensive
    1
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Smartcat features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.6
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    8.0
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    7.2
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Smartcat
    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    Boston, US
    Twitter
    @SmartcatAI
    2,050 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    360 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Smartcat is the essential AI platform for global enterprise content. Smartcat’s expert-enabled AI Agents automate content creation, translation, and localization across every format, language, and te

Users
  • Freelance Translator
  • Translator
Industries
  • Translation and Localization
  • Professional Training & Coaching
Market Segment
  • 82% Small-Business
  • 12% Mid-Market
Smartcat Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
11
Customer Support
7
Satisfaction
5
Translation
5
Automation
4
Cons
Missing Features
2
Slow Performance
2
Access Issues
1
Communication Issues
1
Expensive
1
View All Pros and Cons
Smartcat features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.6
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
8.0
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
7.2
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Smartcat
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Boston, US
Twitter
@SmartcatAI
2,050 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
360 employees on LinkedIn®
Lokalise
(712)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
3rd Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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Entry Level Price:Free
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Lokalise is your strategic localization partner for delivering high quality native-sounding digital experiences — for your global users — intuitively and accurately. Trusted by over 3,000 companies

    Users
    • Product Manager
    • CTO
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 46% Mid-Market
    • 40% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Lokalise Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    94
    Customer Support
    83
    Helpful
    56
    Integrations
    50
    Collaboration
    47
    Cons
    Usability Issues
    90
    Translation Issues
    30
    Integration Issues
    29
    Limitations
    26
    Missing Features
    26
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Lokalise features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.3
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    7.3
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    7.9
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Lokalise, Inc.
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Dover, DE
    Twitter
    @lokalise
    2,058 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    261 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Lokalise is your strategic localization partner for delivering high quality native-sounding digital experiences — for your global users — intuitively and accurately. Trusted by over 3,000 companies

Users
  • Product Manager
  • CTO
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 46% Mid-Market
  • 40% Small-Business
Lokalise Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
94
Customer Support
83
Helpful
56
Integrations
50
Collaboration
47
Cons
Usability Issues
90
Translation Issues
30
Integration Issues
29
Limitations
26
Missing Features
26
View All Pros and Cons
Lokalise features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.3
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
7.3
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
7.9
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Lokalise, Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Dover, DE
Twitter
@lokalise
2,058 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
261 employees on LinkedIn®
Weglot
(608)4.7 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
11th Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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Entry Level Price:Free
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Weglot is a powerful website localization solution that both translates and displays the content of your website into multiple languages. Compatible with any CMS (Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, etc, and

    Users
    • CEO
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Marketing and Advertising
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 14% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
    Expand/Collapse Pros and Cons
    • Weglot Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    170
    Ease of Use
    108
    Translation Services
    90
    Helpful
    75
    Setup Ease
    49
    Cons
    Translation Issues
    63
    Expensive
    39
    Translation Limitations
    23
    Complex Setup
    12
    Subscription Costs
    12
    View All Pros and Cons
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Weglot features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.4
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    8.3
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    8.1
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Weglot
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    Paris
    Twitter
    @weglot
    2,287 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    73 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Weglot is a powerful website localization solution that both translates and displays the content of your website into multiple languages. Compatible with any CMS (Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, etc, and

Users
  • CEO
  • Owner
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Marketing and Advertising
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 14% Mid-Market
Weglot Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
170
Ease of Use
108
Translation Services
90
Helpful
75
Setup Ease
49
Cons
Translation Issues
63
Expensive
39
Translation Limitations
23
Complex Setup
12
Subscription Costs
12
View All Pros and Cons
Weglot features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.4
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
8.3
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
8.1
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Weglot
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Paris
Twitter
@weglot
2,287 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
73 employees on LinkedIn®
memoQ
(112)4.5 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $242.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    memoQ TMS is a full-fledged enterprise translation management system (TMS) that has been created to help localiztation teams of enterprises and Language Service Providers achieve their goals. It i

    Users
    • Translator
    Industries
    • Translation and Localization
    Market Segment
    • 63% Small-Business
    • 25% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • memoQ Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    22
    Ease of Use
    22
    Easy Integrations
    18
    Collaboration
    17
    Integrations
    17
    Cons
    Interface Issues
    7
    Slow Performance
    7
    Poor Customer Support
    6
    Complexity
    5
    Complex Setup
    5
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • memoQ features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    5.6
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    6.5
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    4.9
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
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    memoQ Ltd
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    Budapest, Hungary
    Twitter
    @memoQ_Official
    8,123 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    145 employees on LinkedIn®
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memoQ TMS is a full-fledged enterprise translation management system (TMS) that has been created to help localiztation teams of enterprises and Language Service Providers achieve their goals. It i

Users
  • Translator
Industries
  • Translation and Localization
Market Segment
  • 63% Small-Business
  • 25% Enterprise
memoQ Pros and Cons
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Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
22
Ease of Use
22
Easy Integrations
18
Collaboration
17
Integrations
17
Cons
Interface Issues
7
Slow Performance
7
Poor Customer Support
6
Complexity
5
Complex Setup
5
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5.6
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
6.5
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
4.9
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
memoQ Ltd
Company Website
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
Budapest, Hungary
Twitter
@memoQ_Official
8,123 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
145 employees on LinkedIn®
Localazy
(74)4.8 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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    Automated localization for your software products, apps, and content. Invite your team, start in minutes, and run translations on autopilot. 👨‍💻 For developers, Localazy is localization automati

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 81% Small-Business
    • 19% Mid-Market
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    Pros
    Ease of Use
    20
    Features
    13
    Integrations
    13
    Customer Support
    12
    Translation
    11
    Cons
    Translation Issues
    7
    Expensive
    4
    Integration Issues
    4
    Limitations
    4
    Feature Limitations
    3
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    10.0
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    10.0
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    9.4
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
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    Localazy
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    Brno, CZ
    Twitter
    @localazy
    2,078 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    22 employees on LinkedIn®
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Automated localization for your software products, apps, and content. Invite your team, start in minutes, and run translations on autopilot. 👨‍💻 For developers, Localazy is localization automati

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 81% Small-Business
  • 19% Mid-Market
Localazy Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
20
Features
13
Integrations
13
Customer Support
12
Translation
11
Cons
Translation Issues
7
Expensive
4
Integration Issues
4
Limitations
4
Feature Limitations
3
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Localazy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
10.0
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
9.4
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Localazy
Company Website
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Brno, CZ
Twitter
@localazy
2,078 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
22 employees on LinkedIn®
GlobalLink
(186)4.5 out of 5
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GlobalLink is a translation management platform offered by TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of localization services. Designed to be able to scale based on the needs of a variety of use cas

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Financial Services
  • Pharmaceuticals
Market Segment
  • 58% Enterprise
  • 26% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
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  • GlobalLink is a translation service software that facilitates content localization and integrates with various platforms to streamline the translation process.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the software's ease of use, its ability to handle multiple languages, and its integration with existing systems, which helps in managing and tracking different translation projects.
  • Reviewers experienced complexities with role sharing and permissions, reporting gaps, high costs for small businesses, a long implementation process, and difficulties in navigating due to multiple modules.
GlobalLink Pros and Cons
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Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
50
Features
27
Customer Support
23
Helpful
21
Translation Services
20
Cons
Poor Customer Support
8
Missing Features
7
Slow Performance
7
Complexity
6
Difficult Navigation
6
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0.0
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
0.0
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
0.0
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
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Seller
TransPerfect
Company Website
Year Founded
1992
HQ Location
New York
Twitter
@DigitalReef
570 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
17,221 employees on LinkedIn®
Unbabel
(199)4.6 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
15th Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $10,000.00
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    Unbabel eliminates language barriers so that businesses can thrive across cultures and geographies. The company’s Language Operations platform blends advanced artificial intelligence with humans i

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Consumer Services
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    Market Segment
    • 47% Mid-Market
    • 32% Enterprise
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    • Unbabel Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Translation Services
    9
    Ease of Use
    7
    Multilingual Support
    7
    Speed
    7
    Quality
    6
    Cons
    Translation Issues
    7
    Usability Issues
    7
    Expensive
    3
    Poor Customer Support
    3
    Slow Performance
    3
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    8.3
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    6.1
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    5.6
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
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    Unbabel
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2013
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @Unbabel
    3,771 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    740 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Unbabel eliminates language barriers so that businesses can thrive across cultures and geographies. The company’s Language Operations platform blends advanced artificial intelligence with humans i

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Consumer Services
  • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Market Segment
  • 47% Mid-Market
  • 32% Enterprise
Unbabel Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Translation Services
9
Ease of Use
7
Multilingual Support
7
Speed
7
Quality
6
Cons
Translation Issues
7
Usability Issues
7
Expensive
3
Poor Customer Support
3
Slow Performance
3
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Unbabel features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
6.1
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
5.6
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
Seller Details
Seller
Unbabel
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@Unbabel
3,771 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
740 employees on LinkedIn®
Transifex
(669)4.2 out of 5
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13th Easiest To Use in Computer-Assisted Translation software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $135.00
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    Transifex helps companies - from Startups to enterprises - go global. With our SaaS-based Translation and Localization Platform, organizations can easily translate digital content such as websites, mo

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Product Manager
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 29% Small-Business
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    53
    Translation Services
    31
    Translation
    25
    Customer Support
    24
    Features
    21
    Cons
    Translation Issues
    22
    Expensive
    13
    Poor Interface Design
    11
    Complexity
    9
    Difficult Navigation
    9
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    7.9
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    7.4
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    7.1
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
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    XTM International
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    London, GB
    Twitter
    @xtmintl
    2,436 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    211 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Transifex helps companies - from Startups to enterprises - go global. With our SaaS-based Translation and Localization Platform, organizations can easily translate digital content such as websites, mo

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Product Manager
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 29% Small-Business
Transifex Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
53
Translation Services
31
Translation
25
Customer Support
24
Features
21
Cons
Translation Issues
22
Expensive
13
Poor Interface Design
11
Complexity
9
Difficult Navigation
9
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7.9
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
7.4
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
7.1
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
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Seller
XTM International
Company Website
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
London, GB
Twitter
@xtmintl
2,436 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
211 employees on LinkedIn®
Redokun
(20)5.0 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$150.00
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    Redokun is a powerful cloud-based translation tool designed to help marketing managers and their teams efficiently translate various types of documents while maintaining their original layout and desi

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
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    Pros
    Ease of Use
    7
    Customer Support
    5
    Translation Services
    3
    Accuracy
    2
    Collaboration
    2
    Cons
    Translation Issues
    4
    Import Issues
    1
    Inefficient Review Process
    1
    Integration Issues
    1
    Limited Language Support
    1
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    6.7
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
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    Redokun Srls
    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    Montebelluna, Treviso
    Twitter
    @getredokun
    187 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Redokun is a powerful cloud-based translation tool designed to help marketing managers and their teams efficiently translate various types of documents while maintaining their original layout and desi

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 35% Small-Business
Redokun Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
7
Customer Support
5
Translation Services
3
Accuracy
2
Collaboration
2
Cons
Translation Issues
4
Import Issues
1
Inefficient Review Process
1
Integration Issues
1
Limited Language Support
1
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6.7
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
10.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
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Redokun Srls
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Montebelluna, Treviso
Twitter
@getredokun
187 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10 employees on LinkedIn®
Trados Studio
(128)4.0 out of 5
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    Trados Studio offers individual translators an extensive CAT tool in which they can edit, review, and manage their translation projects. It provides many features designed to help speed up translation

    Users
    • Translator
    • Freelance Translator
    Industries
    • Translation and Localization
    • Education Management
    Market Segment
    • 67% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Features
    4
    Ease of Use
    2
    Easy Integrations
    2
    Helpful
    2
    Translation Memory
    2
    Cons
    Bug Issues
    2
    Limited Options
    2
    Poor Usability
    2
    Slow Loading
    2
    Access Issues
    1
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    6.3
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    6.4
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    5.5
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    7.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
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    RWS
    Year Founded
    1958
    HQ Location
    Maidenhead
    Twitter
    @RWSGroup
    16,042 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10,039 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    RWS HOLDINGS PLC
Product Description
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Trados Studio offers individual translators an extensive CAT tool in which they can edit, review, and manage their translation projects. It provides many features designed to help speed up translation

Users
  • Translator
  • Freelance Translator
Industries
  • Translation and Localization
  • Education Management
Market Segment
  • 67% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
Trados Studio Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Features
4
Ease of Use
2
Easy Integrations
2
Helpful
2
Translation Memory
2
Cons
Bug Issues
2
Limited Options
2
Poor Usability
2
Slow Loading
2
Access Issues
1
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6.3
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
6.4
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
5.5
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
7.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
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RWS
Year Founded
1958
HQ Location
Maidenhead
Twitter
@RWSGroup
16,042 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,039 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
RWS HOLDINGS PLC
Language IO
(73)4.5 out of 5
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    Language IO ensures any customer service agent can talk to any customer on any channel in any language. Through the power of AI, your follow-the-sun model now supports every language under the sun, wh

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 53% Mid-Market
    • 25% Enterprise
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    15
    Translation Services
    15
    Customer Support
    12
    Multilingual Support
    11
    Translation Efficiency
    10
    Cons
    Usability Issues
    11
    Language Limitations
    5
    Translation Issues
    5
    Expensive
    4
    Limited Language Support
    4
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    7.9
    Image Translation
    Average: 7.3
    7.8
    AI Text Generation
    Average: 7.4
    8.1
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 7.2
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.9
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    Language IO
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2011
    HQ Location
    Cheyenne, US
    Twitter
    @languageio
    1,292 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    74 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Language IO ensures any customer service agent can talk to any customer on any channel in any language. Through the power of AI, your follow-the-sun model now supports every language under the sun, wh

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 53% Mid-Market
  • 25% Enterprise
Language IO Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
15
Translation Services
15
Customer Support
12
Multilingual Support
11
Translation Efficiency
10
Cons
Usability Issues
11
Language Limitations
5
Translation Issues
5
Expensive
4
Limited Language Support
4
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Language IO features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Image Translation
Average: 7.3
7.8
AI Text Generation
Average: 7.4
8.1
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.2
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.9
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Language IO
Company Website
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Cheyenne, US
Twitter
@languageio
1,292 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
74 employees on LinkedIn®
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What is Computer-Assisted Translation Software?

Computer-assisted translation (CAT) software translates text from one language into another by providing features like translation databases, machine translation, and grammar and spell checkers. While this functionality could be achieved with a series of point solutions, CAT software consolidates into a single product all the software features necessary for translating documents from one language to another. There are many different types of computer-assisted translation software solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Key Benefits of Computer-Assisted Translation Software

  • Consolidates all features required for translation and localization projects
  • Speeds up translation projects without sacrificing accuracy
  • Can also provide translation management features, creating unified platforms for translation services providers

Why Use Computer-Assisted Translation Software?

Translators opt to use computer-assisted translation tools because they centralize all the features necessary for their work.

Professional translators need to ensure their work is as accurate and consistent as possible, and CAT software supports the translation process at every step. Instead of bouncing between dictionaries and previously translated texts, translators have all the information they need for translation in a single software solution. The centralization of these features is especially helpful when considering that translators often translate documents into multiple languages.

Who Uses Computer-Assisted Translation Software?

Computer-assisted translation solutions are usually leveraged by professional translators. However, translators can work in different industries or employment arrangements.

Freelance translators — Many translators work freelance and take one-off contract jobs from larger companies. Plenty of businesses can have infrequent translation needs, and hiring a localization team in-house is expensive. Freelance translators can fill the gap, allowing businesses to avoid unnecessary expenses on staff and software.

Translators working for translation services — Larger translation and localization firms hire multiple translators to handle bulk projects. Translation services providers will often use a combined translation management and computer-assisted translation tool; this allows translation projects to move through pre-determined workflows as translators work on them.

Kinds of Computer-Assisted Translation Software

Standalone — Most computer-assisted translation solutions are available as standalone software. These options will only provide the typical features of CAT software. Standalone CAT software tends to be cheaper than other tools built into other solutions.

Built-in translation management — Combined translation management and computer-assisted translation tools are popular among large translation services providers. These types of tools provide all the features of a computer-assisted translation solution, but with additional workflows, project planning features, and even payment gateways and client portals for customers.

Computer-Assisted Translation Software Features

In reality, a computer-assisted translation software tool is a collection of smaller programs translators utilize for translation and localization projects. While CAT offerings can vary in scope, the following features are found in most, if not all, computer-assisted translation software.

Translation memory (TM) — A database that stores text segments from a source language and their designed translations in other languages. Translation memory can be modified by users to remove or add new words.

Search — Unified search across a CAT software’s translation memory and previous translations.

Spell checker — Checks for proper spelling in source language and other languages.

Grammar checker — Checks for proper grammar usage in source language and other languages.

Terminology managers — A customizable database for terms. Translators can rely on this database to provide quick translations for frequently used terms.

Electronic dictionary — A built-in dictionary in a source language for another language. Multiple may be available in a given offering.

Additional Computer-Assisted Translation Features

Workflow management — Allows users to create defined workflows around translation projects. Many translation management tools that come with a built-in computer-assisted translation component will also provide comprehensive workflow management. This feature ensures stakeholder and contributor visibility throughout the translation process.

Potential Issues with Computer-Assisted Translation Software

Supported languages — Computer-assisted translation software vendors do their best to support popular languages, but this means that less well-known or prevalent languages are not supported out-of-the-box. Some CAT software allows translators to make modifications to the translation memory which could allow them to use the tool for their desired language. However, that process can take a lot of time if the translator doesn’t have a pre-made word bank, forcing them to populate the translation memory manually.