Head-to-head · Translation Software
Matecat vs Gridly
Matecat leads on 1 check, Gridly 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 scoreMatecat · 7.7/10
- Free planonly Matecat
- Free trialonly Gridly
Matecat scores higher on our rubric for translation software: 7.7 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #18 and #32.
Matecat offers free plan; Gridly doesn't.
Matecat is the better fit for free, open-source CAT workflows. Gridly is the better fit for game and content teams needing structured localization.
- Matecat fits best
Free, open-source CAT workflows
- Gridly fits best
Game and content teams needing structured localization
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Side by side
| Feature | Matecat 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Gridly 6.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 6.2 |
| Ranking | #18 in Translation Software | #32 in Translation Software |
| Best for | Free, open-source CAT workflows | Game and content teams needing structured localization |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | €50/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 17 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Matecat 5/5 · Gridly 5/5 | ||
| Document translation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website translation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Translation memory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Glossary tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Matecat is a browser-based computer-assisted translation tool for translators, language service providers, translation companies, and enterprise users. It supports project creation, document analysis, in-editor translation, segment… Read the review → |
Gridly is a cloud-based localization platform for teams managing multilingual digital content. It brings content management, translation project management, and computer-assisted translation into one workspace. Teams can organize localized… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Matecat — where it wins
- Free, open-source browser-based CAT workflow
- Translation memories, termbases, and revision approvals
- Document support, machine-translation selection, and REST API access
Where it doesn't
- Workflow centers on a browser-based translation editor
- Format coverage depends on supported file types
- Self-hosting and customization require organizational infrastructure
Gridly — where it wins
- Combines CMS, TMS, and CAT capabilities in one workspace
- Includes translation memory, glossaries, QA, AI, and document support
- Connects with Unity, Unreal Engine, WPML, Figma, Slack, and APIs
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; pricing starts at €50 per month
- CMS and CAT capabilities are split across separate paid plans
- Team CAT pricing reaches €280 per month
- Matecat7.7/10 · Free plan
A flexible browser CAT tool with translation memories, termbases, APIs, and self-hosting.
Visit MatecatFull verdict → - Gridly6.2/10 · 14-day trial
A paid localization platform combining content, translation, CAT, AI, and integrations.
Visit GridlyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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