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Lokalise vs. Smartcat vs. Smartling

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Lokalise

    Score6.5 out of 10
    N/ALokalise 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

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ASmartcat 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

    Smartling

    Score8.5 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
    Pricing
    LokaliseSmartcatSmartling
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    LokaliseSmartcatSmartling
    Free Trial
    YesYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    User Ratings
    LokaliseSmartcatSmartling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    3.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.1
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    Availability
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    9.1
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    Support Rating
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    9.1
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    Implementation Rating
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    User Testimonials
    LokaliseSmartcatSmartling
    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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    Smartling
    Smartling is great for a company or team that doesn't have the resources to translate multiple properties in-house. It automates the process and makes it much more manageable. If you have a large website that is managed by one local team and not a global team, Smartling is for you.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Smartling
    • Website translation without the need to build separate websites for additional locales
    • Translation of Indesign Documents (ingests text only) without having extract text - simply upload an idml file and download the translated idml file
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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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    Smartling
    • Perhaps a global replacement feature for the translation management system (TMS)?
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Lokalise
    No answers on this topic
    Smartcat
    No answers on this topic
    Smartling
    We think Smartling is the way forward in terms of cloud-based translation management tools.
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    Support Rating
    Lokalise
    No answers on this topic
    Smartcat
    No answers on this topic
    Smartling
    I always receive timely and pleasant support from their Help Desk!
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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.
    Incentivized
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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
    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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    Smartling
    • Helped us win 3 enterprise deals where localization is a must- got us an additional $XXXk ARR.
    Incentivized
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