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At a Glance
Smartcat
Smartcat
Star Rating
(130)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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Wordfast
Wordfast
Star Rating
(15)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Wordfast excels in its Custom Translation Memory feature, scoring 9.3, which allows for tailored translation memories that adapt to specific client needs. In contrast, Smartcat's Built-in Translation Memory, while scoring 8.8, is seen as less flexible for unique projects.
  • Reviewers mention that Smartcat shines in its Ease of Setup, achieving a score of 9.6, making it particularly user-friendly for new users. Wordfast, however, does not have a specific score for this category, indicating potential challenges in initial setup.
  • G2 users highlight Smartcat's superior Collaboration features, particularly in Workflow Management and Translation Tracking, both scoring 9.4. Users say that these features streamline team efforts and enhance project visibility, whereas Wordfast's collaboration tools are less robust.
  • Users on G2 report that Smartcat's Client Portal, scoring 9.2, provides an excellent interface for client interactions, making it easier to manage projects and communications. Wordfast's client management tools, while effective, do not offer the same level of integration and ease of use.
  • Reviewers mention that Smartcat's Quality Checks feature, scoring 9.3, is highly regarded for ensuring translation accuracy, while Wordfast's quality assurance tools, scoring 8.7, are seen as less comprehensive, potentially leading to oversight in quality control.
  • Users say that Smartcat's Neural Machine Translation, scoring 9.1, is a standout feature that enhances translation efficiency and accuracy, whereas Wordfast's Automated Translation, scoring 7.9, is perceived as less advanced, limiting its effectiveness in high-volume projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Smartcat
Forever Free
Free
Per Month
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Wordfast
No pricing available
Free Trial
Smartcat
Free Trial is available
Wordfast
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
98
8.6
14
Ease of Use
9.4
100
8.8
14
Ease of Setup
9.6
44
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
32
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
92
8.7
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
32
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
96
5.8
14
Features by Category
Software Localization ToolsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
9.4
90
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.4
15
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
Automation
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
Website Translation ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.0
90
Not enough data
Translation Support
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
Not enough data
Visitor Customization
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Translation ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
338
Not enough data
Client Tools
8.5
34
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
Translation Tools
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Computer-Assisted TranslationHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.0
142
Not enough data
Translation Memory
9.4
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Machine Translation
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
Translation Options
7.6
21
Not enough data
9.3
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Smartcat
Smartcat
Wordfast
Wordfast
Smartcat and Wordfast are categorized as Computer-Assisted Translation
Unique Categories
Wordfast
Wordfast has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Smartcat
Smartcat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
82.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.0%
Wordfast
Wordfast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Smartcat
Smartcat
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%
Wordfast
Wordfast
Translation and Localization
64.3%
Pharmaceuticals
7.1%
Internet
7.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.1%
Computer Software
7.1%
Other
7.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Smartcat
Smartcat
Most Helpful Favorable Review
BP
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
G
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...

Wordfast
Wordfast
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Brigith G.
BG
Brigith G.
Verified User in Translation and Localization

I started with Wordfast 3 when I knew nothing about translation memories and how to use them. I am now working with this and mainly WF5. Very user-friendly tools and Transcheck is a most useful tool to find issues along the text. Highly recommend.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Translation and Localization

It’s not always intuitive and sometimes it’s hard to remember where to find what you’re looking for. On a similar note, there are plenty of functions and icons that you see but that are kind of obscure as it’s not always clear what each function is exactly...

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Discussions
Smartcat
Smartcat Discussions
How do they dare simply take the user's money?
3 comments
Official Response from Smartcat
Smartcat is a translation services platform that allows customers to make translation orders and make payments for the completed orders. The actual...Read more
DeepL predictive API
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Arseniy K.
AK
Hi Claudia! We’re sorry for replying late. Users can use DeepL engine provided by Smartcat, with no extra options. You can choose one when creating a project...Read more
What is the best way to improve the search ranking of my personal account?
1 comment
Official Response from Smartcat
Hi Aleksandr, thank you for asking! There are a few pieces of advice we suggest you to follow to improve your ranking: 1) Pass tests on our platform. 2)...Read more
Wordfast
Wordfast Discussions
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