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At a Glance
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Star Rating
(95)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Unbabel
Unbabel
Star Rating
(198)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Unbabel excels in its "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.3, while Microsoft Translator, although still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that Unbabel's support team is responsive and helpful, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing reliable assistance.
  • Reviewers mention that Unbabel's "Real-time Translation" feature scores 8.2, which is lower than Microsoft Translator's impressive score of 9.0. Users on G2 highlight that Microsoft Translator provides faster and more accurate real-time translations, making it ideal for immediate communication needs.
  • G2 users report that Unbabel's "Translation Memory" feature, particularly its "Custom Translation Memory," scores 8.3, while Microsoft Translator's built-in translation memory scores higher at 8.7. Users say that Microsoft Translator's built-in options help maintain consistency across translations, which is crucial for businesses with extensive documentation.
  • Users say that Unbabel shines in "Collaboration" features, particularly with its "Collaborative Translation" scoring 8.9, compared to Microsoft Translator's lack of a similar feature. Reviewers mention that Unbabel's collaborative tools facilitate teamwork among translators, enhancing the overall translation quality.
  • Reviewers mention that Unbabel's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.7, which is lower than Microsoft Translator's outstanding score of 9.8. Users report that Microsoft Translator is easier to integrate into existing workflows, making it a more convenient option for businesses looking to implement translation solutions quickly.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Unbabel's "Machine + Human Translation" feature scores equally at 8.8 for both products, indicating that both platforms offer a balanced approach to translation. However, reviewers mention that Unbabel's integration of human translators adds a layer of quality assurance that some users find invaluable.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Translator
No pricing available
Unbabel
Pay As You Go
Pay As You Go
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Free Trial
Microsoft Translator
No trial information available
Unbabel
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
65
8.8
148
Ease of Use
9.2
67
9.2
146
Ease of Setup
9.8
10
8.8
98
Ease of Admin
9.3
7
8.9
97
Quality of Support
8.8
52
9.2
142
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
9
9.5
100
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
66
8.5
126
Features by Category
Software Localization ToolsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
268
8.8
292
Translation Options
8.9
28
8.8
47
8.3
27
8.7
30
9.0
27
Feature Not Available
8.0
22
8.1
24
8.1
25
8.7
40
8.6
23
8.9
51
8.8
24
8.9
47
Offering Type
8.8
21
9.0
32
9.2
24
Feature Not Available
7.9
21
9.0
21
9.1
26
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Translation ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
184
Client Tools
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
8.6
20
Translation Tools
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Computer-Assisted TranslationHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.6
114
Translation Memory
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
8.7
34
Machine Translation
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Translation Options
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
19
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Multilingual Customer SupportHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.9
320
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.8
30
Channel
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
9.2
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Unbabel
Unbabel
Microsoft Translator and Unbabel are categorized as Machine Translation
Unique Categories
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.7%
Unbabel
Unbabel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Computer Software
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.8%
Education Management
4.7%
Retail
3.5%
Other
66.3%
Unbabel
Unbabel
Consumer Services
12.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
9.2%
Financial Services
8.7%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Computer Software
8.2%
Other
53.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Joe J.
JJ
Joe J.
Verified User

Simple and colorful interface, allows you to choose between the four main modes of translation and includes shortcuts to view the translation history and the conversation guide and allows me to choose the mode of transmission, be it voice, camera, text.

Most Helpful Critical Review
MV
modou v.
Verified User in Sporting Goods

I don't like that the translations are not always correct and sometimes the sentences are "confused" even if, the common sense is understood.

Unbabel
Unbabel
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Electronics

The fact that we can expect top-level translation services in a seamless process took the cake. The attention that Unbabel took to address translational questions was also encouraging.

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

We were sold on the idea that Unbabel's full-PEMT pipeline (their highest quality AI-assisted option) would deliver near indistinguishable levels of quality from full human translation - this used in combination with their Zendesk Guide integration for our...

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