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    Google Cloud Translation API

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AA machine translation tool used to make apps or websites multilingual.N/A

    Smartling

    Score8.3 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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    Google Cloud Translation APISmartling
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    Google Cloud Translation APISmartling
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Google Cloud Translation APISmartling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
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    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
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    User Testimonials
    Google Cloud Translation APISmartling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    Well suited for product which is available in global market, so ease to translate multiple platform languages. and also it works well for all the web content, lables and documents. Less appropriate for our one of the product which handle the legal documents which are tightly coupled with customers like aggreement or contract based.
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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
    Google
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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.
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    Cons
    Google
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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
    Google
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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
    Google
    As per personal experience, for sure Google Cloud API translation is highly usable, since integration is very easy and straightforward with help docs, able to adope in products quickly. And for general translations, accuracy is peak for all our platform languages. We are translating for 15 languages. However for domain based content, additional validation or monitoring is required
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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.
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    Support Rating
    Google
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    Smartling
    I always receive timely and pleasant support from their Help Desk!
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
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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
    Google
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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.
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