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    Akkadu

    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Smartling

    Score8.4 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    The Smartling software platform supports localization of websites, mobile apps, web apps, software, and digital content. The internationalization platform includes a delivery network for global websites, support for mobile app localization, and other multilingual digital content.N/A
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    AkkaduSmartling
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    AkkaduSmartling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    9.1
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    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    AkkaduSmartling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Akkadu
    Akkadu is very well suited for global meetings, where participants speak different languages. Or with participants who speak the same language but with a strong accent that it is difficult to understand.
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    Smartling
    Smartling is great because I can use the Figma plugin to pull already translated strings into my project. If I need translations for the project, I can submit these strings from within and continue working on the next ask of the day. We also have great dev workflows built in: we submit one PR and a Smartling ticket, then, once the ticket is complete, run a simple command to pull in translated strings and refresh the project in a matter of seconds.
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    Pros
    Akkadu
    • Very accurate
    • Integrates with any virtual platform such as Zoom, Teams, WebEx, etc.
    • Very easy-to-use
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    Smartling
    • Excellent customer support reps that are available for any and all questions.
    • Detailed interface that allows you to control pretty much everything yourself.
    • Comprehensive help center containing articles and videos.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Akkadu
    • It'd be great if it has AI Speech so we don't need to read the live captions. Customer service said the AI Speech feature will be released next month.
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    Smartling
    • We look forward to seeing more in-depth reporting and user management features specifically for translation agencies that handle multiple client accounts
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Akkadu
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    Smartling
    I have never seen a software company working so diligently to make improvements in a constant and consistent way. Their tool has truly transformed and made a great impact to localization industry
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    Usability
    Akkadu
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    Smartling
    I do think Smartling has a very high usability. It is easy to access, straightforward in what it can do and has a user-friendly design. It is also highly adaptable, though I wish there was a way to set more keyboard shortcuts for functionalities where they are not currently available.
    Incentivized
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    Akkadu
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    Smartling
    I always receive timely and pleasant support from their Help Desk!
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    Alternatives Considered
    Akkadu
    Akkadu.ai is more accurate. The fact in the Akkadu app you can pick accents such as English (India) or English (Australia) improves the accuracy of the AI. Also the fact you can add terminologies from your industry in advance, makes the AI more accurate as well. Akkadu is very easy-to-use Customer service speaks fluent English and Spanish
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    Smartling
    We prefer Smartling as an online CAT tool because it is easy to use and we can onboard new translators quickly without lengthy training cycles. Our customers like Smartling because they can manage all of their translation needs (website, apps, business documents) through one single platform, share style guides, glossaries and translation memory and save on translation cost over time.
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    Return on Investment
    Akkadu
    • Very positive impact! Meetings with foreign clients that don't speak good English, now became very smooth.
    • Colleagues that don't speak good English now can use their mother tongue during our internal meetings with the Headquarters in Germany. The HQ has noticed the engagement of the foreign colleagues has increased.
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    Smartling
    • We can think in English and know that Smartling can localize and translate for the rest of the world's markets. This probably would have taken weeks, or at least a month, before Smartling, and now we can have translated strings for 150+ markets in a matter of a week.
    Incentivized
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