Lokalise vs. Smartcat

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Lokalise
Score 6.4 out of 10
N/A
Lokalise is a localization platform used by global teams to manage translation and internationalization workflows. It enables companies to adapt digital products, applications, and content for international markets while maintaining consistency and quality. The platform integrates with over 60 tools, including GitHub, Figma, Jira, Adobe, and Contentful, as well as leading CMS systems, allowing…
$144
per month
Smartcat
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Smartcat combines translation automation technologies with communication capabilities to help users not only automate workflows but also find needed freelance specialists. Originally a product of ABBYY, Smartcat became an independent product, and company, in 2016.
$1,188
per year
Pricing
LokaliseSmartcat
Editions & Modules
Explorer
$144
per month 5 advanced seats included
Essential
$499
per month 10 advanced seats included
Advanced
$999
per month 15 advanced seats included
Enterprise
Contact Sales
per year 40 advanced seats included
Basic
$1188
per year
Enterprise
Custom
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
LokaliseSmartcat
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
LokaliseSmartcat
User Ratings
LokaliseSmartcat
Likelihood to Recommend
3.1
(2 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
LokaliseSmartcat
Likelihood to Recommend
Lokalise
We used the service for almost 2 years, initially the decision was very tight when comparing to similar providers. There are many services that can do similar functions to what Lokalise to, given the many providers existing, if I were to choose again I'd be looking for lower price and better cancellation policies, versus aggressive sales tactics that result in loss of trust for a couple bucks.
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Smartcat
ABBY SmartCAT is truly a universal solution that can fit any type of organization from freelancers flying solo, to small team of translators and large translation agencies. Anyone who wants to establish themselves as a professional translator can benefit greatly from the CAT tool that SmartCAT offers absolutely free of charge, while teams will surely appreciate the collaborative features that make it possible to work simultaneously with other translators, proofreaders, editors and QA experts on a single project.
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Pros
Lokalise
  • optimizing translation processes
  • offering a good experience for translators, managers and developers
  • great communication options between translators and task owners
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Smartcat
  • Segmentation.
  • Translation overall quality.
  • Customer service.
  • Pricing.
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Cons
Lokalise
  • Refund policy is unfortunately non existent, charging 11 months extra than use
  • Integration got broken and cascaded the failure to the deployment pipeline
  • Interface can be confusing and slow at times
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Smartcat
  • Performance has been an issue initially. Sometimes it takes longer for some things to load and it can be frustrating.
  • UI seems a bit confusing at times. For example, I don't understand why I need to have a translator's profile when I'm clearly a project manager.
  • Their support team can take a long time to reply which often crucial for urgent projects.
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Alternatives Considered
Lokalise
Lokalise is definitely one of the best tools on the market
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Smartcat
I regularly use the two other products and appreciate Smartcat including more features than MateCat, such as storing of projects and contact with agencies and clients.
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Return on Investment
Lokalise
No answers on this topic
Smartcat
  • Translation memories and CAT tool help us ensure maximum consistency in our translations which is always appreciated by clients.
  • Team collaboration made it easier for us to grow our business and take on bigger projects, which brings us more revenue.
  • Payment solution helps us save money on wire transfer fees which is always great when working with multiple freelancers.
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