Compare GlobalLink and Smartling 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us Per Month
GlobalLink
Star Rating
(142)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GlobalLinkSmartling
Star Rating
(443)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Smartling excels in its Translation Tracking feature, allowing for seamless monitoring of translation progress, while GlobalLink's tracking capabilities are noted to be less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that GlobalLink offers superior Image Translation capabilities, with a rating of 7.7 compared to Smartling's 6.2, making it a better choice for users needing to translate visual content.
- G2 users highlight Smartling's strong Quality of Support with a score of 9.1, which is on par with GlobalLink, but users feel Smartling's support is more responsive and helpful in critical situations.
- Users on G2 report that GlobalLink shines in Traffic Analysis, scoring 8.3, which helps businesses understand their translation usage better, while Smartling's score of 6.2 indicates room for improvement in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Smartling's Automated Translation feature is rated at 8.3, providing a solid balance of machine and human translation, whereas GlobalLink's score of 8.4 suggests a slightly better automated experience.
- Users say that both platforms offer robust Collaboration tools, but Smartling's user-friendly interface for Workflow Management (8.8) is often praised as more efficient compared to GlobalLink's 8.6 rating.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GlobalLink
No pricing availableSmartling
Core
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Per Month
Best fit for teams looking to translate small-scale basic projects such as business documents, etc. For a full list of features, please visit https://www.smartling.com/plans/
- Professional Language Services
- Unlimited Projects
- Visual Context
Free Trial
GlobalLink
Free Trial is available
Smartling
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
109
8.7
370
Ease of Use
8.7
112
8.4
372
Ease of Setup
8.3
65
8.2
230
Ease of Admin
8.7
34
8.4
189
Quality of Support
9.1
105
9.1
338
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
34
9.1
189
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
113
8.3
350
Features by Category
Grammar
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Formatting
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Presentation
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Generative AI
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Collaboration
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Automation
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Translation Support
8.4
37
8.0
96
8.6
39
8.7
99
8.5
39
8.0
100
7.7
31
6.6
76
8.3
29
6.2
66
Visitor Customization
7.8
27
6.2
67
8.6
30
7.2
71
8.3
25
7.3
69
8.2
25
7.0
69
Generative AI
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Translation Options
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Generative AI
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Client Tools
7.4
73
7.7
99
7.9
71
8.1
115
8.3
68
8.4
113
7.9
69
8.3
127
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Translation Tools
8.1
67
8.3
153
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8.5
73
8.5
159
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8.3
66
8.2
145
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8.2
65
8.1
136
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7.8
68
8.1
152
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8.2
72
8.1
150
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Generative AI
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Translation Memory
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Machine Translation
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Translation Options
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Generative AI
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Voice
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Audio
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Image
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GlobalLink and Smartling are categorized as Website Translation Tools and Translation Management
Unique Categories
Smartling has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GlobalLink
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
9.2%
Pharmaceuticals
8.5%
Medical Devices
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Other
66.9%
Translation and Localization
21.3%
Computer Software
14.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Financial Services
5.2%
Internet
4.7%
Other
42.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
GlobalLink
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abby M.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Taking time to think about the future and prepare for it.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dienaba S.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
- too many steps and information to share before launching the translation - not so easy to use (need a deep training to be able to correctly use the tool)
Smartling
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
The plethora of features on Smartling covers everything a localisation manager might need for running projects of all sizes and scopes, which is not available in many TMSs.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
The site isn't very intuitive hard to know what to do.
Abby M.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Taking time to think about the future and prepare for it.
Verified User in Computer Software
The plethora of features on Smartling covers everything a localisation manager might need for running projects of all sizes and scopes, which is not available in many TMSs.
Dienaba S.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
- too many steps and information to share before launching the translation - not so easy to use (need a deep training to be able to correctly use the tool)
Verified User in Computer Software
The site isn't very intuitive hard to know what to do.
Discussions
Did you ever used their SEO
1 comment
JB
We have a dedicated division for SEO, www.TPTDigital.com and can integrate SEO with the localisation workflow so it all happens seemlessly in one job Saving...Read more
Who owns GlobalLink?
1 comment
JN
The word "Transperfect" does not appear to be in an unknown language but rather seems to be a proper noun, possibly referring to a company or brand name. If...Read more
GlobalLink has no more discussions with answers
Who is Smartling?
1 comment
Official Response from Smartling
Smartling offers an end-to-end translation management solution that uses data and technology to provide positive translation outcomes. Our offerings include:...Read more
What are all of the content types that Smartling can help me translate?
1 comment
Official Response from Smartling
Smartling’s solution enables brands to quickly and cost-effectively launch multilingual digital content across websites, web apps, mobile apps, and business...Read more
Why should I implement a Translation Technology Solution?
1 comment
Official Response from Smartling
Many global companies reach a point where their old translation process simply does not meet today’s needs. They experience missed delivery dates, poor or...Read more
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