Smartcat vs. Synthesia

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Smartcat
ScoreΒ 8.4Β outΒ ofΒ 10
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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.N/A
Synthesia
ScoreΒ 10.0Β outΒ ofΒ 10
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Synthesia is an AI video generation platform that can be used by companies to turn boring docs, PowerPoints or PDFs into more engaging training, marketing or how-to videos.
$30
per month
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Descript
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ScoreΒ 8.8Β outΒ ofΒ 10
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ScoreΒ 8.0Β outΒ ofΒ 10
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ScoreΒ 9.1Β outΒ ofΒ 10
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ScoreΒ 8.0Β outΒ ofΒ 10
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User Ratings
SmartcatSynthesia
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
SmartcatSynthesia
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Synthesia
Corporate Online Training Videos Social Media Marketing Videos
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Pros
Smartcat
  • Segmentation.
  • Translation overall quality.
  • Customer service.
  • Pricing.
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Synthesia
  • Engaging customer service
  • Easy-to-learn user interface
  • Plentiful, high-quality learning materia
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Cons
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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Synthesia
  • Continue to invest in AI
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Alternatives Considered
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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Synthesia
Synthesia is the best in the business.
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Return on Investment
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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Synthesia
  • Quicker turn-around on video creation
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