Compare OmegaT and Smartcat 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Per Month
OmegaT
Star Rating
(16)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OmegaTSmartcat
Star Rating
(130)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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- Users report that OmegaT has a solid Custom Translation Memory feature rated at 9.3, which allows for tailored translation memories that can enhance consistency across projects. In contrast, Smartcat also offers a strong Built-in Translation Memory rated at 8.8, but users mention that it lacks the same level of customization.
- Reviewers mention that Smartcat excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.4, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to OmegaT's score of 6.8. Users on G2 appreciate Smartcat's intuitive interface, which simplifies the translation process.
- G2 users highlight Smartcat's superior Collaboration tools, particularly in Workflow Management and Translation Tracking, both rated at 9.4. Users report that these features facilitate seamless teamwork, whereas OmegaT's collaboration features are less robust.
- Users say that Smartcat's Quality of Support is rated at 8.6, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, OmegaT's support quality is rated lower at 7.0, with some users expressing frustration over slower response times.
- Reviewers mention that Smartcat's Client Portal feature, rated at 9.2, provides an excellent user experience for managing client interactions and invoicing. OmegaT lacks a comparable client management feature, which users say can hinder business operations.
- Users report that Smartcat's Continuous Translation feature, rated at 9.7, allows for real-time updates and collaboration, making it ideal for ongoing projects. OmegaT does not offer a similar feature, which users say can limit its effectiveness for dynamic translation needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OmegaT
No pricing availableSmartcat
Forever Free
Free
Per Month
To get started with the best free localization plan in the world
- 15,000 words for the first 14 days
- Unlimited users, languages and projects (projects expire after 45 days)
Free Trial
OmegaT
No trial information availableSmartcat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
11
9.0
98
Ease of Use
6.8
11
9.4
100
Ease of Setup
8.3
6
9.6
44
Ease of Admin
7.5
6
9.0
32
Quality of Support
7.0
9
8.6
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
5.8
6
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
9
8.7
96
Features by Category
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
9.4
14
Automation
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Translation Support
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Visitor Customization
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Client Tools
Not enough data
8.5
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
9.0
36
Translation Tools
Not enough data
9.1
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
35
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Translation Memory
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Machine Translation
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.4
21
Translation Options
Not enough data
7.6
21
Not enough data
9.3
34
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OmegaT and Smartcat are categorized as Computer-Assisted Translation
Unique Categories
OmegaT has no unique categories
Smartcat is categorized as Software Localization Tools, Translation Management, and Website Translation Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OmegaT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartcat
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
Translation and Localization
33.3%
Marketing and Advertising
26.7%
Wholesale
6.7%
Medical Practice
6.7%
Management Consulting
6.7%
Other
20.0%
Translation and Localization
48.8%
Professional Training & Coaching
3.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Computer Software
3.1%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
2.3%
Other
38.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
OmegaT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
David L.
Verified User in Warehousing
I can translate my projects quickly, line by line. It's efficient
Most Helpful Critical Review
Maurizio V.
Verified User in Animation
Don't like layout and it has too big size for my old pc
Smartcat
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Becky P.
Verified User in Translation and Localization
When you hear something’s free you usually think basic or limited. Not with Smartcat. It’s surprisingly comprehensive but also very easy to use. I’ve tried many CAT tools and settled on Smartcat because it’s ready to go, very intuitive and has everything...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Hardware
No matter how good the translation is, if the platform can spontaneously delete your content, then why bother using it? Plus the team was super aggressive, they spammed different email accounts of your company domain just to get an answer from you. When...
David L.
Verified User in Warehousing
I can translate my projects quickly, line by line. It's efficient
Becky P.
Verified User in Translation and Localization
When you hear something’s free you usually think basic or limited. Not with Smartcat. It’s surprisingly comprehensive but also very easy to use. I’ve tried many CAT tools and settled on Smartcat because it’s ready to go, very intuitive and has everything...
Maurizio V.
Verified User in Animation
Don't like layout and it has too big size for my old pc
Verified User in Computer Hardware
No matter how good the translation is, if the platform can spontaneously delete your content, then why bother using it? Plus the team was super aggressive, they spammed different email accounts of your company domain just to get an answer from you. When...
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