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At a Glance
MateCat
MateCat
Star Rating
(13)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Smartcat
Smartcat
Star Rating
(130)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that MateCat excels in its "Custom Translation Memory" feature, scoring 9.3, which allows for tailored translation memories that enhance consistency across projects. In contrast, Smartcat's built-in translation memory, while solid at 8.8, does not offer the same level of customization.
  • Reviewers mention that Smartcat shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.6, making it particularly user-friendly for new users. MateCat, however, does not provide a specific score for this category, which may indicate a steeper learning curve for some users.
  • G2 users highlight Smartcat's "Client Portal" feature, rated at 9.2, as a significant advantage for managing client interactions and providing transparency. Users on G2 note that MateCat lacks a comparable client management tool, which could hinder user experience in client-facing scenarios.
  • Users say that Smartcat's "Quality Checks" feature, rated at 9.3, is robust and helps ensure high-quality translations. In comparison, MateCat's automated translation capabilities scored lower at 7.9, indicating potential gaps in quality assurance during the translation process.
  • Reviewers mention that Smartcat's "Workflow Management" feature, with a score of 9.4, allows for seamless project tracking and collaboration among team members. MateCat's workflow capabilities, while effective, do not match this level of user satisfaction.
  • Users report that Smartcat's "Translation Tracking" feature, rated at 9.4, provides excellent visibility into project progress, which is crucial for meeting deadlines. MateCat's tracking capabilities, while functional, do not receive the same level of praise, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
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MateCat
No pricing available
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Free Trial
MateCat
No trial information available
Smartcat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.3
11
9.0
98
Ease of Use
8.3
11
9.4
100
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.6
44
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.0
32
Quality of Support
7.9
7
8.6
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
10
8.7
96
Features by Category
Software Localization ToolsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
9.3
16
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
Website Translation ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.8
12
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
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Translation ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.9
43
Client Tools
Not enough data
8.5
34
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
26
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Verified
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
9.0
36
Translation Tools
Not enough data
9.1
40
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
37
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
32
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
34
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
35
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Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
9
Agentic AI - Translation Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Computer-Assisted TranslationHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.6
42
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
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MateCat
MateCat
Smartcat
Smartcat
MateCat and Smartcat are categorized as Computer-Assisted Translation
Unique Categories
MateCat
MateCat has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MateCat
MateCat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Smartcat
Smartcat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
82.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.0%
Reviewers' Industry
MateCat
MateCat
Translation and Localization
53.8%
Computer Software
15.4%
Writing and Editing
7.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.7%
Internet
7.7%
Other
7.7%
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%
Most Helpful Reviews
MateCat
MateCat
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mariela  P.
MP
Mariela P.
Verified User in Translation and Localization

First of all, to use Matecat you only need to upload a document to the website and choose the source and target languages; once this is done, Matecat provides you with two general choices, either you work with the automatic translation for free or submit...

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

A sentence is split sometimes in 4 or 5 segments and is very difficult to have a full view of the sentence making difficult to make the translation to have sense. Most of the time after translating those 4-5 segments need to go back and check consistency

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...

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Discussions
MateCat
MateCat Discussions
How good is MateCat?
1 comment
Cindy S.
CS
I love MateCat, it makes my life so much easier and the fact that we get access to the global MT. Read more
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MateCat has no more discussions with answers
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
2 comments
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