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At a Glance
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
Star Rating
(20)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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
Learn more about Microsoft Translator
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM Watson Natural Language Processing excels in AI Text Generation with a score of 8.9, allowing users to create contextually relevant content efficiently, while Microsoft Translator shines in AI Text-to-Speech with an impressive score of 9.7, making it a preferred choice for users needing voice output capabilities.
  • Users report that IBM Watson's Document Translation feature scores 8.3, which some find lacking in comparison to Microsoft Translator's real-time translation capabilities, rated at 9.0, highlighting its effectiveness in immediate communication scenarios.
  • G2 users indicate that the ease of setup for Microsoft Translator is notably high, scoring 9.8, which contrasts with IBM Watson's more complex setup process, making Microsoft a more user-friendly option for small businesses.
  • Users on G2 mention that while both products have a solid Quality of Support rating of 8.8, Microsoft Translator's overall customer service experience is rated higher, with users appreciating its responsiveness and helpfulness, scoring 9.4 in the partnership aspect.
  • Reviewers say that IBM Watson's Product Direction score of 6.9 reflects some concerns about its future development, whereas Microsoft Translator's score of 8.9 suggests a more positive outlook, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Users report that IBM Watson's offering as a Browser Application scores 8.8, which is competitive, but Microsoft Translator's Downloadable Software option, rated at 9.2, is favored for its offline capabilities, making it more versatile for users on the go.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
No pricing available
Microsoft Translator
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
No trial information available
Microsoft Translator
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
15
8.6
65
Ease of Use
8.6
15
9.2
67
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.8
10
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.3
7
Quality of Support
8.8
12
8.8
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.4
9
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
15
8.9
66
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.7
35
Translation Options
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
24
Offering Type
Not enough data
8.8
21
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
9.1
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Agentic AI - Machine Translation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing and Microsoft Translator are categorized as Machine Translation
Unique Categories
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing has no unique categories
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.0%
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.7%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
Information Technology and Services
27.8%
Education Management
11.1%
Think Tanks
5.6%
Sports
5.6%
Research
5.6%
Other
44.4%
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%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Media Production
GM
Verified User in Media Production

Better user interface than Google Translate. Translation quality is slightly superior, but the difference is not big enough to warrant a full purchase. Periods are correctly translated to commas for large numbers.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace

Some of the features need alot of work in the API

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.

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IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
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Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator Alternatives
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Discussions
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
IBM Watson Natural Language Processing has no discussions with answers
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Microsoft Translator has no discussions with answers