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Head-to-head · Computer-Assisted Translation Software

Matecat vs TextUnited

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Matecat #7 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Matecat
TextUnited #8 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit TextUnited

Matecat leads on 0 checks, TextUnited on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMatecat · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth

Matecat scores higher on our rubric for computer-assisted translation software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Matecat is the better fit for free CAT work with broad language and format coverage. TextUnited is the better fit for teams needing a free entry point and managed workflows.

  • Matecat fits best

    Free CAT work with broad language and format coverage

  • TextUnited fits best

    Teams needing a free entry point and managed workflows

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Side by side

Feature Matecat 8.5/10 Visit ↗ TextUnited 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #7 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software #8 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software
Best for Free CAT work with broad language and format coverage Teams needing a free entry point and managed workflows
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan €150/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Tickets
Integrations 1 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Matecat 1/5 · TextUnited 1/5
Translation memory ✓ ✓
Terminology management Not checked yet Not checked yet
QA checks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Alignment tool Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline desktop use Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports more than 200 languages and 80 file formats
  • Includes translation memory, termbases, and terminology quality checks
  • Offers REST APIs, WPML integration, and self-hosting options
  • Free one-user plan with AI localization and 100+ languages
  • Translation memory, terminology rules, and team approval workflows
  • REST API, integrations, automation, and professional linguist options
Cons
  • Its listed integration coverage names WPML rather than multiple platforms
  • Self-hosting and customization require technical ownership
  • Its workflow is centered on browser, API, and self-hosted deployments
  • The free tier is limited to one user
  • Team access starts at €150 per month
  • API, integrations, and SSO begin with the €780 OnePlatform plan
Our verdict

Matecat is a free, open-source computer-assisted translation tool for professional translators, language service providers, companies, and enterprise users. It runs in a web browser, supports uploaded document files, and covers translation…

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TextUnited is a web and API translation and localization platform for teams managing multilingual documents, product content, websites, and technical content. It combines AI translation with terminology and style-rule enforcement,…

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  1. MatecatComputer-Assisted Translation Software 8.5Free plan
  2. TextUnitedComputer-Assisted Translation Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Matecat — where it wins

    • Supports more than 200 languages and 80 file formats
    • Includes translation memory, termbases, and terminology quality checks
    • Offers REST APIs, WPML integration, and self-hosting options

    Where it doesn't

    • Its listed integration coverage names WPML rather than multiple platforms
    • Self-hosting and customization require technical ownership
    • Its workflow is centered on browser, API, and self-hosted deployments

  • TextUnited — where it wins

    • Free one-user plan with AI localization and 100+ languages
    • Translation memory, terminology rules, and team approval workflows
    • REST API, integrations, automation, and professional linguist options

    Where it doesn't

    • The free tier is limited to one user
    • Team access starts at €150 per month
    • API, integrations, and SSO begin with the €780 OnePlatform plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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