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Head-to-head · Computer-Assisted Translation Software

memoQ vs Centus

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score memoQ #3 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 7.9/10 From $54/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit memoQ
Centus #8 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 6.8/10 From $145/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Centus

memoQ leads on 0 checks, Centus on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorememoQ · 7.9/10
  • Most featuresCentus · 2 of 5

memoQ scores higher on our rubric for computer-assisted translation software: 7.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Centus offers terminology management; memoQ doesn't publish it.

memoQ is the better fit for professional translators needing mature CAT workflows. Centus is the better fit for localization teams needing integrations and automation.

  • memoQ fits best

    Professional translators needing mature CAT workflows

  • Centus fits best

    Localization teams needing integrations and automation

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Side by side

Feature memoQ 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Centus 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 6.8
Ranking #3 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software #8 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software
Best for Professional translators needing mature CAT workflows Localization teams needing integrations and automation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · card required 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs · 24/7 Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001 SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features memoQ 1/5 · Centus 2/5
Translation memory ✓ ✓
Terminology management Not published ✓ (best)
QA checks Not published Not published
Alignment tool Not published Not published
Offline desktop use Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment model Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Translation memory, terminology, alignment, and quality assurance in one workflow
  • Supports Word, XLIFF, XML, SDLXLIFF, and INDD document formats
  • Browser workflows, APIs, and integrations support team-based translation operations
  • Translation memory, glossaries, terminology, and automated QA
  • API, CLI, code synchronization, and many localization integrations
  • Collaborative workflows with reporting and progress tracking
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Translator Pro runs on Windows
  • Paid subscriptions may be costly for occasional translators
  • Starts at $145 per month with no free plan
  • Higher tiers are needed for machine translation and larger limits
  • Enterprise pricing uses custom limits and contact-sales pricing
Our verdict

memoQ is computer-assisted translation and translation management software for professional translators, language service providers, enterprises, and localization teams. Its workflow covers translation memory, terminology management,…

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Centus is a cloud-based translation management platform for localization managers, translators, developers, designers, and growing businesses. It supports collaborative translation, computer-assisted translation, translation memory,…

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  1. memoQComputer-Assisted Translation Software 7.9From $54/mo · 14-day trial
  2. CentusComputer-Assisted Translation Software 6.8From $145/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • memoQ — where it wins

    • Translation memory, terminology, alignment, and quality assurance in one workflow
    • Supports Word, XLIFF, XML, SDLXLIFF, and INDD document formats
    • Browser workflows, APIs, and integrations support team-based translation operations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Translator Pro runs on Windows
    • Paid subscriptions may be costly for occasional translators

  • Centus — where it wins

    • Translation memory, glossaries, terminology, and automated QA
    • API, CLI, code synchronization, and many localization integrations
    • Collaborative workflows with reporting and progress tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $145 per month with no free plan
    • Higher tiers are needed for machine translation and larger limits
    • Enterprise pricing uses custom limits and contact-sales pricing
  • memoQ7.9/10 · From $54/mo · 14-day trial

    A full-featured CAT environment for professional translation teams, with no free plan.

    Visit memoQFull verdict →
  • Centus6.8/10 · From $145/mo · 14-day trial

    Centus suits localization teams that need automation, integrations, and developer access.

    Visit CentusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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