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At a Glance
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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Transifex
Transifex
Star Rating
(649)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$120.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Smartling excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.1, while Transifex has a slightly lower score of 8.7. Reviewers mention that Smartling's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Smartling's Translation Memory features, particularly the Custom Translation Memory and Built-in Translation Memory, score higher at 8.3 and 8.2 respectively, compared to Transifex's 7.9 and 7.6. Users say this allows for more tailored translations and better consistency across projects.
  • G2 users highlight Smartling's superior Workflow Management with a score of 8.8, while Transifex lags behind at 7.7. Users report that Smartling's workflows are intuitive and customizable, which enhances team collaboration and efficiency.
  • Users on G2 note that Smartling's Automated Translation feature is rated at 8.3, outperforming Transifex's 7.8. Reviewers mention that Smartling's automation capabilities streamline the translation process, saving time and reducing manual effort.
  • Reviewers mention that Smartling's Client Management tools score 8.4, compared to Transifex's 7.9. Users report that Smartling provides better tools for managing client relationships and tracking project progress, which is crucial for agencies.
  • Users say that Smartling's Continuous Translation feature, rated at 8.5, is a standout compared to Transifex's offerings. Reviewers mention that this feature allows for real-time updates and seamless integration into ongoing projects, enhancing overall productivity.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Smartling
Core
Free
Per Year
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Transifex
Starter
$120.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Smartling
No trial information available
Transifex
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
403
8.5
559
Ease of Use
8.5
406
8.1
566
Ease of Setup
8.4
255
8.1
293
Ease of Admin
8.4
191
8.2
271
Quality of Support
9.0
366
8.7
442
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
191
8.7
255
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
384
8.1
539
Features by Category
Software Localization ToolsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
8.2
222
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
170
Not enough data
8.6
200
Not enough data
8.1
178
Automation
Not enough data
8.4
194
Not enough data
8.0
171
Not enough data
8.4
179
Website Translation ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.3
132
7.2
175
Translation Support
7.6
123
7.9
137
8.5
126
7.7
141
8.1
126
7.5
142
6.7
103
Feature Not Available
6.6
89
6.7
93
Visitor Customization
6.5
89
7.0
93
7.2
95
7.8
109
7.2
92
7.8
112
7.1
93
7.5
102
Generative AI
7.5
19
6.9
43
6.1
18
6.0
42
Translation ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.2
194
7.8
287
Client Tools
7.8
112
Feature Not Available
8.2
128
8.0
201
8.4
126
7.9
186
8.4
140
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Verified
7.9
218
Translation Tools
8.3
167
|
Verified
7.8
200
|
Verified
8.5
172
|
Verified
7.7
224
|
Verified
8.2
158
|
Verified
7.9
227
|
Verified
8.2
149
|
Verified
7.7
187
|
Verified
8.2
166
|
Verified
7.8
215
|
Verified
8.2
164
|
Verified
7.9
203
Generative AI
8.0
30
7.2
66
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
7.7
94
Translation Memory
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Machine Translation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
50
Translation Options
Not enough data
7.5
40
Not enough data
8.6
66
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
18
Not enough data
6.9
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Smartling
Smartling
Transifex
Transifex
Smartling and Transifex are categorized as Translation Management and Website Translation Tools
Unique Categories
Smartling
Smartling has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Smartling
Smartling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.7%
Transifex
Transifex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.9%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Transifex
Transifex
Computer Software
25.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Financial Services
5.0%
Internet
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
48.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
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-...

Transifex
Transifex
Most Helpful Favorable Review
LS
LJ S.
Verified User in Entertainment

It's a great way to split concerns between product and development. It removes the need for a code update for translations and tweaking the copy on a website in general. Integrating it was easy, there was an implementation library for whatever application...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Retail

I think the barrier for entry is quite high. What I mean by that is it takes quite a lot of effort from the outset to get it working in the way we want. Have also found the customer support to be quite poor.

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Discussions
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
Transifex
Transifex Discussions
I found a dedicated tutorial for automation using GitHub hooks. Is there a similar integration for gitlab?
2 comments
Haris S.
HS
Hi Michalis, thanks for your comment. I just wanted to let you know that we've just released the integration with GitLab. You can find more information...Read more
Does Transifex have translators?
1 comment
Official Response from Transifex
Transifex is a software platform – we don't provide any translation services ourselves. Companies that use Transifex usually work with a third-party...Read more
How does Transifex assure translation quality?
1 comment
Official Response from Transifex
Transifex identifies more than 290 languages and associates them with a locale code. These languages adhere to the ISO 639-1 standard of language names and...Read more