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    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

    Synthesia

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/ASynthesia 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

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    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    SmartlingSynthesia
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
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    Usability
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
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    Availability
    9.1
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    Support Rating
    9.1
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    User Testimonials
    SmartlingSynthesia
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Synthesia
    If you need to create explanatory content or videos where the narrator isn't on the front page, Synthesia is a great ally. AI is not welcomed by everyone, or, to put it differently, people don't want to learn from AI, it feels fake, or takes out value. People want to engage with a real human, especially in a learning enviroment. I'd suggest using Synthesia because it saves you a lot of time, but if the avatar is the center of video, it might be an issue. You can note by the way the mouth moves that it's AI. There are ways in Synthesia where you can remove the avatar and just hear its voice (which are great btw) or make them smaller so your atention doesn't go there all the time.
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    Pros
    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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    Synthesia
    • Engaging customer service
    • Easy-to-learn user interface
    • Plentiful, high-quality learning materia
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    Cons
    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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    Synthesia
    • Cost
    • AI voice match to avatar
    • Realness in avatar personality
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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
    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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    Synthesia
    Synthesia is very good with someone needing to create videos and not a lot of knowledge on the matter. It's easy to use, intuitive and has a lot of tutorials on how to use their features
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    Support Rating
    Smartling
    I always receive timely and pleasant support from their Help Desk!
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    Synthesia
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Synthesia
    Synthesia is the best in the business.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Synthesia
    • Compliance training
    • Translation costs
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