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Compare Smartcat and Trados Studio 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
No pricing available
Smartcat
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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Star Rating
(126)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Trados Studio excels in its Custom Translation Memory feature, scoring 8.8, which allows for tailored translation memories that fit specific project needs. In contrast, Smartcat shines with a higher score of 9.3, indicating a more robust built-in Translation Memory that integrates seamlessly into workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Smartcat's Ease of Use is significantly higher at 9.4 compared to Trados Studio's 7.2, making it a more user-friendly option for those new to translation software. This ease is attributed to its intuitive interface and streamlined setup process.
- G2 users highlight Smartcat's superior Collaboration tools, particularly its Workflow Management and Translation Tracking features, both scoring 9.4. In comparison, Trados Studio's collaboration capabilities, while solid, do not match this level of efficiency, with lower scores in similar areas.
- Users on G2 emphasize that Smartcat offers a free entry-level price, making it accessible for small businesses, while Trados Studio does not provide a free tier, which may deter budget-conscious users.
- Reviewers mention that Smartcat's Quality of Support is rated at 8.6, reflecting a strong commitment to customer service, whereas Trados Studio's support rating of 7.0 suggests room for improvement in this area.
- Users say that Smartcat's Neural Machine Translation feature, scoring 9.1, is more advanced than Trados Studio's 7.3, providing better quality translations and a more modern approach to machine translation capabilities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Smartcat
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)
Trados Studio
No pricing availableFree Trial
Smartcat
Free Trial is available
Trados Studio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
98
8.4
95
Ease of Use
9.4
100
7.2
95
Ease of Setup
9.6
44
7.0
22
Ease of Admin
9.0
32
7.0
17
Quality of Support
8.6
92
7.0
82
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
32
7.0
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
96
6.3
88
Features by Category
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
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
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Client Tools
8.5
34
|
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
8.7
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Translation Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Translation Memory
9.4
36
8.8
27
Feature Not Available
8.1
27
Machine Translation
9.1
30
7.4
23
9.4
21
7.7
22
Translation Options
7.6
21
6.4
23
9.3
34
7.3
22
Generative AI
8.0
9
6.3
10
7.2
9
5.2
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Smartcat and Trados Studio are categorized as Computer-Assisted Translation
Unique Categories
Smartcat is categorized as Software Localization Tools, Translation Management, and Website Translation Tools
Trados Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Smartcat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Trados Studio
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
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%
Translation and Localization
61.7%
Education Management
4.2%
Writing and Editing
3.3%
Computer Software
3.3%
Internet
2.5%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...
Trados Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Hadi J.
Verified User in Translation and Localization
That it's a CAT tool. The very use of cat tools makes my job a whole lot easier.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Automotive
It works great for lists, but not really when translating sentences especially long ones.
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...
Hadi J.
Verified User in Translation and Localization
That it's a CAT tool. The very use of cat tools makes my job a whole lot easier.
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...
Verified User in Automotive
It works great for lists, but not really when translating sentences especially long ones.
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Discussions
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3 comments
Official Response from Smartcat
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1 comment
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If I have any Technical help on any day with TRADOS then whom should we contact?
1 comment
G2
Contact "the community" here or the community at the SDL website, where you will also find an extensive knowledge base. If you are registered at proz.com,...Read more
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