Head-to-head · Computer-Assisted Translation Software
locAGI vs BasicCAT
locAGI leads on 0 checks, BasicCAT on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorelocAGI · 7.8/10
- Free planboth
locAGI scores higher on our rubric for computer-assisted translation software: 7.8 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #22.
On deployment model, locAGI gives you Web where BasicCAT offers Desktop.
locAGI is the better fit for teams wanting a modern free web CAT platform. BasicCAT is the better fit for free desktop CAT across major operating systems.
- locAGI fits best
Teams wanting a modern free web CAT platform
- BasicCAT fits best
Free desktop CAT across major operating systems
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Side by side
| Feature | locAGI 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | BasicCAT 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #14 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software | #22 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a modern free web CAT platform | Free desktop CAT across major operating systems |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features locAGI 4/5 · BasicCAT 4/5 | ||
| Translation memory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terminology management | ✓ | ✓ |
| QA checks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alignment tool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline desktop use | — | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Web | Desktop |
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| Our verdict | locAGI is a browser-based computer-assisted translation platform for localisation teams, linguists and reviewers. Its core workspace combines a source-target CAT editor with searchable translation memory, concordance, pretranslation,… Read the review → |
BasicCAT is a free, open-source computer-assisted translation tool for translators working on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Its desktop workflow combines translation memory, terminology management, segment editing, language and spelling checks… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
locAGI — where it wins
- Free forever plan includes unlimited seats and workspace storage
- Combines memory, termbases, QA, alignment and collaboration
- Supports major AI providers, CAT formats, REST API and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Currently in private beta ahead of its planned Q2 2027 public release
- Web-based deployment does not provide an offline desktop option
- AI and storage usage can add consumption-based charges
BasicCAT — where it wins
- Free and open source on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Translation memory, termbases, QA, alignment, and pretranslation
- Git collaboration and many machine-translation integrations
Where it doesn't
- Desktop application rather than a browser-based translation platform
- Open-source model may not suit teams seeking a commercial SaaS plan
- Core workflow centers on supported file formats and desktop work
- locAGI7.8/10 · Free plan
A modern web CAT platform with a generous free core and flexible AI options.
Visit locAGIFull verdict → - BasicCAT7.0/10 · Free plan
A capable free desktop CAT tool with broad file, memory, terminology, and MT support.
Visit BasicCATFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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