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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

    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

    Translate.com

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ATranslate.com headquartered in Chicago helps companies establish brand presence on a global scale with a focus on personalizing the customer experience.N/A
    Pricing
    LokaliseSmartlingTranslate.com
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    LokaliseSmartlingTranslate.com
    Free Trial
    YesYesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    LokaliseSmartlingTranslate.com
    Likelihood to Recommend
    3.1
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    9.1
    (2 ratings)
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    Usability
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    7.0
    (4 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    LokaliseSmartlingTranslate.com
    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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    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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    Translate.com
    The user interface is excellent and straightforward. There are different levels of translation this application offers, and each level is priced differently. We can choose between a translator machine or a human translator.
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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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    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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    Translate.com
    • I can translate letters.
    • I can translate emails.
    • I can translate webpage
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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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    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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    Translate.com
    • They should improve their translate tools to translate without any error.
    • They should build an app version
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Lokalise
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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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    Translate.com
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    Usability
    Lokalise
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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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    Translate.com
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    Support Rating
    Lokalise
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    Smartling
    I always receive timely and pleasant support from their Help Desk!
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    Translate.com
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    Alternatives Considered
    Lokalise
    Lokalise is definitely one of the best tools on the market
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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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    Translate.com
    We can hire a specific human translator for a specific task or translate a language that is tricky. The accuracy of the translation is very high. This tool is the best when it comes to professional use and can be used while traveling too. User friendly and cheaper than others.
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    Return on Investment
    Lokalise
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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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    Translate.com
    • The tool is still a work in progress and needs more features to be added.
    • They should add more languages.
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