Smartcat vs memoQ TMS Comparison

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Trados Studio

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XTM Cloud

Yarnit

Now I use Smartcat as my backup stand-by CAT, along with SDL Trados Studio and memoQ.

Smartcat is a good CAT tool for freelance translators

I prefer to use SmartCat and choose to use other CAT Tool software only when the client requires me to work on SDL Trados or MemoQ. It also supports Xliff projects and easy to use. 

Best cloud based CAT tool for translation

Smartcat has been a very good way to automatize and manage translation tasks pipeline, manage payments and contact new clients, 

Best value per price Translation platform

I have worked some projects for clients through this platform, but my concern is that I have to create new database in this platform while I can't upload other database (from trados, from Memsource , MemoQ). It is a pity for a translator that each new platform has to create new database. 

Easy to use but hard to find new clients

I highly recommend this to other translators out there who may not be using any CATs, or just aren't ready to commit to purchasing one. It makes my work faster and better quality.

Amazing and free

I have worked on more than five CAT tools, including MemoQ, Trados, MateCate, Memsource, google translator toolkit, etc, and I've never been satisfied until I tested SmartCat.
I've been using SmartCat for more than two years and I am satisfied with the experience, but I hope that SmartCat handles the features I mentioned in the "Cons" section, especially the Auto-complete feature, which I would pay for it if it was available.

Almost a perfect software

While I now mainly use trados, I still get jobs through smartcat and still use it regularly when agencies use it in their workflow. It is the first CAT tool I used when I started translating, and it was perfect since it was free to use.

Easy to use CAT tool - perfect for beginner translators

Hi,

Thanks and congratulation for making SmartCat very useful CAT tool. I use Smart Cat from the beginning and very much satisfied compare to Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast and some other online CAT tools.

Previously I had informed about some bugs in this Cat tool for working with xliff file for compatibility with Trados. 
And thank you very much Team to solve those issues. Now It works fine.

I am mainly Bengli/Hindi Translator, working with all Indian languages. Working in this industry for 17+ years.

I am requesting you if possible solve following 2 points only. 

1. SmartCat allows to export bilingual file but working with this it is not uploaded/updated. In other Cat tools like Trados and MemoQ I can export bilingual word file and can work or edit offline and after that it easily upload/update. For this facility one can work offline in a exported word file. Also for this facility translation done on CAT tool can be reviewed by other translator who do not CAT tool. After reviewing the file Translator can update. 

2. Proofreading very much important part for translation and some times client want proofread files along with changes marking, i.e track change mode. Where Reviewer's changes are shown on that file. This facility can be done with Trados in Review by active Track change mode. This is very important facility in trados for Proofreading.

If you can add above two facilities Smart Cat will be a complete number one CAT tool. Feel free to write  me if any support require.

Scope of upgradation

Smartcat is an online platform where you can manage and work on translation projects. It's easy to use (especially if you are from the industry) and you can integrate your own TMs/glossaries, add new terms and apply standard quality check routines.

It has an embedded online CAT tool, but it also allows you to download the .xliff file and work offline on your preferred tool (to upload it back to the platform). 

Also, it works as a whole project management system, where you can contact/hire translators, organize different language pairs in a same project and track each file status. 
For translators, it also allows you to work online, submit your job and get paid directly on the platform (although I personally had a slightly bad experience with that, described in the cons).

Overall, it's a useful option for translators and Project Managers and it's worth trying it. 

A good option to translate and manage translation projects online.

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XTM Cloud is a powerful translation management system that simplifies and accelerates localization processes. With its centralized platform, businesses can efficiently manage translation projects, automate workflows, and maintain brand consistency across multiple languages. Drive global growth and connect with diverse audiences seamlessly using XTM Cloud.

Trados Studio offers translators an extensive CAT tool for can editing, reviewing, and managing their translation projects.

Smartcat is a cloud-based translation management software designed to help businesses handle multilingual translation projects on a centralized platform. Supervisors can automate workflows, track the status of ongoing projects and filter them based on multiple criteria.

Access Controls/Permissions

Billing & Invoicing

Collaboration Tools

Customizable User Interface

For Software

For Websites

Localization Automation

Machine Translation

Order Management

Project Tracking

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Resource Management

Terminology Management

Translation Management

Translator Database

Workflow Management

Smartcat

Web-based

Freelancer Translator

Their page said there would be no charges, but I've got charged USD 3.00 on my first transfer, which was a high percentage, considering the paid amount.

Technical translator

The thing I like best about SmartCAT is that I can accomplish everything in one place in CLOUD and FOR FREE there. I'm a very early user of SmartCAT and stick to it ever since my first trial.

Freelancer

This is a disadvantage as there were cases when a client refused to make the payment and I was not paid for the job. I think customers should make payment before the work is ready.

freelancer

The very kind and responsible support team as well as best user friendly interface ever seen.

Translator

This software is very easy to use and has lot of features which are really helpful in my job. I think this it the best software for translatios at all.

So, I would like to thank you to Smartcat team for all the easiness and functionality they offer. This means a lot to me as it does to so many freelance translators like me.

Freelance Translator

In general, Smartcat is a wonderful tool with a great MT/TM motor that allows for rapid translations in all kinds of fields.

It's super easy to use, has a clean interface, and it's online, meaning you can access from anywhere.

Sometimes hard to understand how the actual payment sent from the client corresponds to the tasks completed, as the payment notifications are missing crucial information.

I really enjoy the interface, and how it's easy to see who's online working on a task. I also like the fact that the glossary terms are highlighted in the source text.

Ease of use, good customer service, getting better day by day.

Overall, it's a useful option for translators and Project Managers and it's worth trying it.

It is very easy to use and it works like a charm.

You can only review each segment at a time (for as far as I know) and when you indicate you want to ignore an error, the software does not apply it automatically to each of the same issues.

Translation

Easy to use and money friendly. Instructions are well written and are easy to follow.

It's free and it's heaven for those who cannot afford the expensive cost for the licence of other CAT tools.

It's easy to use (especially if you are from the industry) and you can integrate your own TMs/glossaries, add new terms and apply standard quality check routines.

Translator & interpreter

Machine translator software is efficient. I like that it is online.

Smartcat screenshot: Smartcat project management

Smartcat screenshot: Smartcat payment automation

Freelancers

Large Enterprises

Mid Size Business

Small Business

Business-focused Conversational AI solution to help enterprises deliver outstanding services experiences.

Yarnit is a Generative AI powered content marketing platform that allows teams and business to design, write, audit and publish engaging content- all under one app.

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memoQ TMS is a comprehensive translation management system that provides users with complete control over their localization projects. It offers a unified source of terminology, reusable reference documents, and translation memories to help teams efficiently reuse and revise content while maintaining quality.

Activity Dashboard

Activity Tracking

AI/Machine Learning

Alerts/Notifications

Assignment Management

Built-In Database

Commenting/Notes

Communication Management

Conditional Generation

Content Generation

Content Management

Customizable Branding

Customization

Data Augmentation

Deadline Management

Document Management

File Management

Full Text Search

Historical Reporting

Memory Management

Multi-Language

Natural Language Processing

Personalization and Recommendation

Preview Functionality

Price and Cost Calculations

Progress Tracking

Project Management

Project Workflow

Projections

Prompt Engineering

Quotes/Estimates

Reporting & Statistics

Reporting/Analytics

Revision History

Search/Filter

Spell Check

Status Tracking

Tagging

Task Management

Text Editing

Third-Party Integrations

Transfer Learning and Fine-tuning

Transformer Model

Translation Analytics

Translation Memory

User Management

Version Control

Website Integration

memoQ TMS

Windows

The ability to connect with clients server and the ability to create my own memory translation helping me better assist my costumers in even lesser time.

Swahili Translator

Memoq has a very good LQA which i love to use. You have the ability to integrate terminology and TM plugins even WordFast is included, this feature is super useful.

MemoQ is an lovely tool, easy to install and deploy. I love how innovative they are, this is what is needed in the translation world.

Chief Technology Officer

The fact that it does not work on Mac is also a constraint. The sophistication of the tool can also be a barrier to less tech-savvy users.

Linguist and Localization Project Manager

After the reinstallation disaster, and as I've had a lot of problems with MemoQ, I asked for them to cancel my license and return my money.

The user interface is very friendly. Functionality and cross-compatibility with other CAT tools is awesome as well.

Blended Senior expert

Also, It lets me import additional Translation Memories from other Translators. That means it is helping me to improve myself in the translation feld and improve my work.

Freelance Translator (French-English)

Great translation CAT tool, has good memory and quality assurance features designed for translators.

Technology Manager

We actually use it with XTRF, and although we ran into some integration hiccups, the memoQ support team was absolutely amazing in helping us sort it out.

Junior Project Manager

What I dislike is not so much about the software itself, it's about the presentation of information done by the developer.

And using the server version for one client didn't work at all, I had to ask the client to take it offline. The last straw for me was, when I had to install MemoQ on a new system after a crash.

Our overall experience with memoQ has been very positive. It has enabled us to drastically develop our service offering and equipped us with one of the leading translation technology on the market.

Product R&D Director

Thanks to impeccable customer support (which is also one of the software's brightest points) implementation is not an ordeal, either.

Language Technologies Expert

MemoQ is an overall good CAT Tool. It offers online collaboration capabilities and it smoothly integrate Machine Translation workflows.

I like simplicity of managing different TMs, fast import-export, fast and very efficient concordance search, and easy to use interface.

MemoQ is one of the best CAT tools on the market with an option for on-premises deployment. The software is packed with features and possibilities.

Owner

Easy to use, compatible with several file formats. The online activation and session feature is very helpful to work with remote clients.

I take issue with the "Waste of Money" review. She does not state that she worked for Trados and loves that product.

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