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At a Glance
Crowdin
Crowdin
Star Rating
(577)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Smartling
Smartling
Star Rating
(471)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Smartling excels in Quality of Support, scoring 9.0, with many reviewers mentioning the responsiveness and helpfulness of their support team, while Crowdin, with a score of 9.1, is noted for its slightly more proactive support approach.
  • Reviewers mention that Crowdin offers a more user-friendly experience with its Ease of Use score of 8.4 compared to Smartling's 8.5, highlighting Crowdin's intuitive interface and streamlined workflows that make it easier for small businesses to adopt.
  • G2 users indicate that Smartling's Automated Translation feature, scoring 7.6, could benefit from improvements, while Crowdin's score of 8.0 reflects a more robust automated translation capability, which users appreciate for its accuracy and efficiency.
  • Users on G2 report that both platforms have similar scores in Quality Assurance (8.2), but Smartling's additional features for managing translation quality, such as its built-in QA checks, are frequently praised by reviewers.
  • Reviewers mention that Crowdin's Client Portal, scoring 8.3, provides a more comprehensive experience for managing client interactions, while Smartling's score of 8.2 is still strong but lacks some of the advanced features that Crowdin offers.
  • Users say that Smartling's Workflows feature, with a score of 8.5, is highly customizable, allowing for tailored processes, whereas Crowdin's score of 8.4 indicates a solid but slightly less flexible approach to workflow management.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Crowdin
Free
Free
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Smartling
Core
Free
Per Year
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Free Trial
Crowdin
Free Trial is available
Smartling
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
523
8.7
403
Ease of Use
8.3
534
8.5
406
Ease of Setup
8.3
339
8.4
255
Ease of Admin
8.3
270
8.4
191
Quality of Support
9.0
402
9.0
366
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
248
9.1
191
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
513
8.2
384
Features by Category
Software Localization ToolsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.5
291
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
243
Not enough data
8.8
268
Not enough data
8.2
236
Not enough data
Automation
8.6
271
Not enough data
8.2
270
Not enough data
8.6
255
Not enough data
Website Translation ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.7
151
7.3
132
Translation Support
8.1
137
7.6
123
8.3
137
8.5
126
8.1
140
8.1
126
6.9
103
6.7
103
7.0
91
6.6
89
Visitor Customization
7.4
97
6.5
89
7.7
99
7.2
95
8.1
106
7.2
92
7.8
102
7.1
93
Generative AI
7.0
48
7.5
19
6.1
45
6.1
18
Translation ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.1
299
8.2
194
Client Tools
7.4
209
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Verified
7.8
112
7.9
220
|
Verified
8.2
128
7.9
214
8.4
126
7.9
221
|
Verified
8.4
140
|
Verified
Translation Tools
8.1
260
|
Verified
8.3
167
|
Verified
8.1
263
|
Verified
8.5
172
|
Verified
8.0
260
|
Verified
8.2
158
|
Verified
7.9
225
|
Verified
8.2
149
|
Verified
8.3
271
|
Verified
8.2
166
|
Verified
8.1
252
|
Verified
8.2
164
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.3
90
8.0
30
Agentic AI - Translation Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Computer-Assisted TranslationHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
7.9
156
Not enough data
Translation Memory
8.7
131
Not enough data
8.4
144
Not enough data
Machine Translation
8.1
127
Not enough data
7.7
110
Not enough data
Translation Options
6.6
92
Not enough data
8.8
129
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.3
37
Not enough data
Multilingual Customer SupportHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.0
32
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
7.9
27
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
Channel
8.2
24
Not enough data
7.2
26
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
27
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
6.1
22
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Crowdin
Crowdin
Smartling
Smartling
Crowdin and Smartling are categorized as Website Translation Tools and Translation Management
Unique Categories
Smartling
Smartling has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Crowdin
Crowdin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.5%
Smartling
Smartling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Crowdin
Crowdin
Computer Software
30.7%
Computer Games
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Translation and Localization
8.5%
Financial Services
3.0%
Other
38.2%
Smartling
Smartling
Translation and Localization
25.3%
Computer Software
14.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Financial Services
4.8%
Internet
4.4%
Other
40.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Crowdin
Crowdin
Most Helpful Favorable Review
George P.
GP
George P.
Verified User in Translation and Localization

First of all, I'd like to underline the UX of the platform. It's extremely comfortable to use it, it's easy to explore it at the initial stage of usage, it's beautiful and doesn't hurt my eyes with lots of unnecessary blocks and so on. No need to accustom...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting

I find Crowdin's pricing to be somewhat steep, and given the cost, I am considering switching to a free alternative if I need to upgrade my account once more. Additionally, the quality of AI translations falls short of current industry standards, leaving...

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

Reporting in Smartling is not always useful since we have multiple teams with multiple projects using one account with different billing structures. Accounting for project costs have been extremely challenging Issue management is difficult to use-...

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Discussions
Crowdin
Crowdin Discussions
What is Crowdin used for?
1 comment
Khrystyna H.
KH
Crowdin is a localization software used to automate translation & localization. Companies use Crowdin to become multilingual and quickly produce new features...Read more
Who owns Crowdin?
1 comment
Justin M.
JM
The text provides information about the founder and ownership of a company. It mentions that Serhiy Dmytryshyn is the founder, and the company is owned by OÜ...Read more
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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