Great Open-Source CAT Tool
I have had the pleasure of using MateCat as my go-to CAT tool for translation projects, and I am consistently impressed by its exceptional …
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What is MateCat?
MateCat is an enterprise-level, online CAT tool that aims to make post-editing and outsourcing easy. MateCat is a free, open source software released under the LGPL license. The user can download the code and build a customized version of MateCat…
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What is MateCat?
MateCat is an enterprise-level, online CAT tool that aims to make post-editing and outsourcing easy. MateCat is a free, open source software released under the LGPL license. The user can download the code and build a customized version of MateCat from GitHub.
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What is MateCat?
MateCat is an enterprise-level, online CAT tool that aims to make post-editing and outsourcing easy. MateCat is a free, open source software released under the LGPL license. The user can download the code and build a customized version of MateCat from GitHub.
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| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application | No |
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Ease of use: Several users have found MateCat's user interface to be easy to install and understand, which has made it easy to use. The ease of use and the service provided by MateCat were appreciated by the users who found the tool to be a valuable asset in their work.
Accuracy: Multiple reviewers have praised MateCat for providing meaningful translations with utmost accuracy, which was important to them as professional translators. According to them, MateCat's use of IATE's terminology and its suggestions for words are of professional quality that contributed to the accuracy and quality of their translations.
Versatility: Many users have appreciated the variety of file formats that MateCat accepts, allowing them to work with different types of documents. Moreover, they also liked how compatible it is with different browsers.
Lack of Offline Mode: Several users have expressed their dissatisfaction with the lack of an offline mode in MateCat. They feel that it makes working on projects without internet connectivity difficult and inconvenient.
Privacy Concerns: Some users are hesitant to use MateCat for translating client documents due to concerns about the privacy of uploaded documents. Users suggest adding an option to mark uploaded documents and resulting TMs as private could alleviate this concern.
Consistency Issues while Translating: Many reviewers reported consistency issues while translating, finding it difficult to split translation units and organize segments within sentences. The tool sometimes splits a sentence into 4-5 segments, making it hard to have a full view of the sentence and difficult to make sense of the translation.
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August 21, 2023
Great Open-Source CAT Tool
I have had the pleasure of using MateCat as my go-to CAT tool for translation projects, and I am consistently impressed by its exceptional performance and user-friendly interface. MateCat has proven to be an invaluable asset in streamlining my translation workflow. Its user-friendly design and robust features have significantly enhanced my efficiency and accuracy as a translator. lt promotes seamless teamwork and enables quicker project completion without compromising on quality.
- Project organization
- Timeline management
- Translation filters
- Interface
- Usability
- Project management
- Resource management
- Great ROI
- Phrase and memoQ
What truly sets MateCat apart is its commitment to being accessible to all, thanks to its open-source nature. This remarkable feature not only empowers freelance translators like myself but also serves as a testament to the software's dedication to fostering a global community of linguists.