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At a Glance
GlobalSight
GlobalSight
Star Rating
(10)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Smartling
Smartling
Star Rating
(443)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews)
Information
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 Quality of Support with a score of 9.1, while GlobalSight, although still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.7. Reviewers mention that Smartling's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Smartling's Automated Translation feature scores 8.3, which is beneficial for users looking for efficiency. In contrast, GlobalSight does not have a specific score for this feature, indicating a potential gap in automated capabilities that users may find limiting.
  • Users on G2 highlight Smartling's Workflows feature with a score of 8.8, which allows for customizable translation processes. GlobalSight, while offering workflow capabilities, does not provide a specific score, leading users to feel that Smartling offers a more robust solution in this area.
  • G2 users report that Smartling's Client Portal is rated at 8.2, providing a user-friendly interface for managing projects. GlobalSight's client management tools are less emphasized, suggesting that users may find Smartling's portal more intuitive and easier to navigate.
  • Users say that Smartling's Translation Tools such as Computer-Assisted Translation and Quality Assurance both score 8.2 and 8.1 respectively, indicating a strong focus on maintaining translation quality. GlobalSight does not provide specific scores for these tools, which may lead users to question the effectiveness of its translation quality measures.
  • Reviewers mention that Smartling's Product Direction is rated at 8.5, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features. In contrast, GlobalSight boasts a perfect score of 10.0, suggesting that users feel very confident about its ongoing development and enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GlobalSight
No pricing available
Smartling
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
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Free Trial
GlobalSight
No trial information available
Smartling
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
9
8.7
377
Ease of Use
9.3
9
8.5
379
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.3
237
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
190
Quality of Support
8.7
5
9.1
345
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
190
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
8
8.3
356
Features by Category
Website Translation ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.3
779
Translation Support
Not enough data
7.9
104
Not enough data
8.7
107
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
6.7
84
Not enough data
6.4
73
Visitor Customization
Not enough data
6.5
74
Not enough data
7.4
78
Not enough data
7.4
76
Not enough data
7.1
76
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Translation ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.2
1,362
Client Tools
Not enough data
7.7
100
Not enough data
8.1
116
Not enough data
8.4
114
Not enough data
8.3
128
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Translation Tools
Not enough data
8.3
155
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
160
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
146
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
137
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
154
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
152
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Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GlobalSight
GlobalSight
Smartling
Smartling
GlobalSight and Smartling are categorized as Translation Management
Unique Categories
GlobalSight
GlobalSight has no unique categories
Smartling
Smartling is categorized as Website Translation Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GlobalSight
GlobalSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
70.0%
Smartling
Smartling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.3%
Reviewers' Industry
GlobalSight
GlobalSight
Hospital & Health Care
30.0%
Internet
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Computer Software
10.0%
Biotechnology
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Smartling
Smartling
Translation and Localization
22.6%
Computer Software
14.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Financial Services
5.1%
Internet
4.7%
Other
41.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
GlobalSight
GlobalSight
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Internet

I like to feel in-charge of the software which only open source softwares can provide. GlobalSight is a great tool for translation and being open source I can change the source code myself if found any bug. Also they have started Forums for different types...

Most Helpful Critical Review
AJ
Aditya J.
Verified User in Internet

We require keep away from long sentences to be more exact. There is no element to effectively turn around the dialects of the information and yield boxes, which would permit you to change from interpreting your own particular content in your dialect to...

Smartling
Smartling
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Raymond T.
RT
Raymond T.
Verified User in Graphic Design

I've used other translation CMS in the past and never had difficulties learning the ins and outs of Smartling since the interface is very intuitive. I also like how the high-level contents are organised, which makes things easy to find. I also appreciate...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

The routes of communication with linguists might be tricky. i.e. users need to reject the translation after it's published. However, not every user is aware of that, so users tend to leave comments/open an issue, which won't assign linguists automatically...

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Discussions
GlobalSight
GlobalSight Discussions
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GlobalSight has no discussions with answers
Smartling
Smartling Discussions
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