20 Best Professional Translation Software Tools in 2023

• User-friendly interface for efficient translation management

• Integration with numerous platforms for a unified workflow

• Collaboration features allow multiple users to simultaneously work on a project

• Grammar checks, auto-complete, translation memory

• Comprehensive security certifications

• Advanced translation memory technology for faster translations

• Consistent terminology management to ensure uniformity

• Quality control tools to uphold translation standards

• Requires significant time and skill to master

Users agree that SDL Trados Studio offers an extensive range of file formats and customizations but is not beginner-friendly due to its complexity.

Frequent and expensive upgrades can also be a drawback. It lacks a subscription-based license, preferred by some for keeping current with updates.

Read SDL’s reviews on Capterra and G2.

• Smart technology for spotting and fixing mistakes

• It comes with consistency checking tools to ensure uniform translations across large projects

• Its quality monitoring features add an extra layer of security

• The software is user-friendly and doesn't require a steep learning curve

• Sometimes the translation speed is slow

• Full teamwork capabilities require a constant connection to memoQ's server

• Unlimited glossary and memory management

• Runs on Windows,macOS, and Linux

• Can handle virtually any file format including MS Office files, HTML, XML, InDesign, and FrameMaker

• Integrates with SDL Trados

Users on G2 and Capterra appreciate Wordfast Pro for its versatility, as it works on multiple platforms and with many file types. Its great customer service and detailed guides are a big plus.

However, some users find the software’s UI outdated and difficult to navigate. It's tough to install on macOS, but the online version helps with this issue. Despite these minor drawbacks, users appreciate the software’s free version.

• Option to source translators and manage all aspects of your translation projects.

• Can handle payments within the platform.

• The user interface is simple and friendly.

• Free-to-use version (with limitations)

Reviews indicate that Smartcat stands out for its helpful customer service, quick payouts to freelance translators, and user-friendly features like segment-based work. It also boasts easy document handling.

However, the process of introducing minor edits to the text can be improved in Smartcat. Some people also reported occasional system overloads. A point of concern among reviews is Smartcat's recent shift towards serving businesses more than translation companies, along with changes in their pricing models.

• Clean and intuitive user interface

• Extensive compatibility with different file formats

• Effective integration with third-party tools, including Trados and Wordfast

• Excellent customer support according to user reviews

• Fluency Now is also available for Windows, Mac, and Linux

Users mostly have positive feedback about its easy-to-use interface and great customer support. Its high compatibility with different file formats is well-liked.

Some users provided negative feedback on the steep learning curve and difficulties with complex projects. Read more

• Strong collaboration features

• Comprehensive integration capabilities with various third-party platforms

• Effective translation memory system

User reviews highlight Phrase's simplified localization capabilities and integration with other tools.

The interface is clear and helpful, too. However, users suggest improvements in project list sorting, comment inclusion in exported files, and QA process optimization.

See more reviews on TrustRadius and G2

• Unlimited, free, and open-source translation capabilities

• Downloadable code

• Free technical support via email

• Recording of localized voiceover tracks based on localized scripts

• Audio mixing, syncing, and post-editing services

• Access to a host of translators

• Developer hub with comprehensive guides

• Multilingual customer support features

• Free plan for eligible open-source projects

• Can translate text in the source document’s format

• You integrate XTM Cloud with your existing content systems

• Being a cloud-based solution, it facilitates collaborative work

• Provides online collaboration tools

• Professional speech-to-speech and speech-to-text translation on mobile

• Runs on macOS and Windows

• Offers 24/7/365 live human technical support

Users appreciate Pairaphrase for its easy-to-use, cloud-based system that provides quick and generally accurate translations.

It's great for technical languages and comes with responsive customer support. However, it does struggle with maintaining original document formatting and has inconsistent prompts for text modifications. Read more on Trustpilot and Trustradius.

• Video subtitling and transcription powered by AI

• Integration with a variety of platforms such as Figma, Salesforce, and Confluence

Users typically appreciate TextUnited for its professional project management and quality translations.

However, users criticize it for occasional sluggish performance, unclear task management, and unaddressed bug reports. Some also express frustration over difficulties in deleting failed projects and issues with terminology management. Read reviews on GetApp and Crozdesk.

• Open-source translation software

• Integration with other CAT tools

• Multilingual user support channel

• Vendor marketplace

• Integration with platforms like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD

• API and webhooks

Reviews for Crowdin are largely positive, with users appreciating its clean interface, robust feature set, and integrations. However, some users mention that the price plans should be customizable to fit their unique needs.

Read on G2.

• Powerful integrations with GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Azure Repos, Jira, and more

• API access

• Allows users to translate text from uploaded images

Lokalise stands out for handling multiple projects and sharing translation keys, wide range of integrations, and excellent 24/7 customer support. Its automation features allow real-time translations with minimal monitoring.

However, users say it can occasionally slow down, show repetitive update messages, and make finding missing translations challenging. Moreover, the documentation, while useful, could be better organized (G2).

• AI-enabled voiceover and subtitling

• Integration with CMS, DMS, e-commerce, and other platforms

• No-code integration process

• Detects website text, images, and SEO metadata

• Automatically creates language subdomains or subdirectories, implements hreflang tags, and translates metadata rank

• Integrates with platforms such as WordPress and Shopify

• Integrates with over 50 platforms

• Pool of qualified human translators

• Quick machine translation

• End-to-end localization solution

• Supports multiple content types

• Includes basic CAT and human translation services