Head-to-head · Computer-Assisted Translation Software
locAGI vs translate5
locAGI leads on 1 check, translate5 on 0, and 5 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 planonly locAGI
- Free trialonly translate5
locAGI scores higher on our rubric for computer-assisted translation software: 7.8 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #20.
locAGI offers free plan; translate5 doesn't. On deployment model, translate5 gives you Hybrid where locAGI offers Web.
locAGI is the better fit for teams wanting a modern free web CAT platform. translate5 is the better fit for organizations needing open-source enterprise workflows.
- locAGI fits best
Teams wanting a modern free web CAT platform
- translate5 fits best
Organizations needing open-source enterprise workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | locAGI 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | translate5 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #14 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software | #20 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a modern free web CAT platform | Organizations needing open-source enterprise workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | €2,400/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 17 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features locAGI 4/5 · translate5 4/5 | ||
| Translation memory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terminology management | ✓ | ✓ |
| QA checks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alignment tool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline desktop use | — | — |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Web | Hybrid |
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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 → |
translate5 is an open-source translation management system for language service providers, translation departments, and other professional language teams. Its browser-based translation and review editor supports translation memories, fuzzy… 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
translate5 — where it wins
- Browser editor with translation memory, terminology, review, and QA checks
- Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployment with REST API automation
- Broad integrations spanning machine translation, language resources, and TMS tools
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; annual paid plans start at €2,400
- No offline desktop application
- User-based plans cover one main user plus 10 linguists
- locAGI7.8/10 · Free plan
A modern web CAT platform with a generous free core and flexible AI options.
Visit locAGIFull verdict → - translate57.2/10 · Open source · 30-day trial
A browser-based CAT and translation management system for enterprise workflows.
Visit translate5Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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