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Head-to-head · Computer-Assisted Translation Software

Smartcat vs Centus

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Smartcat #1 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 9.4/10 Free plan · paid from $1,200/yr · 15-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Smartcat
Centus #8 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 6.8/10 From $145/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Centus

Smartcat leads on 1 check, Centus on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreSmartcat · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Smartcat
  • Most featuresCentus · 2 of 5

Smartcat scores higher on our rubric for computer-assisted translation software: 9.4 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Smartcat offers free plan; Centus doesn't. Centus offers terminology management; Smartcat doesn't publish it.

Smartcat is the better fit for large multilingual programs needing broad automation. Centus is the better fit for localization teams needing integrations and automation.

  • Smartcat fits best

    Large multilingual programs needing broad automation

  • Centus fits best

    Localization teams needing integrations and automation

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Side by side

Feature Smartcat 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Centus 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 6.8
Ranking #1 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software #8 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software
Best for Large multilingual programs needing broad automation Localization teams needing integrations and automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 15 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 31+ integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smartcat 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
  • Supports AI translation across 280+ languages and multiple content types
  • Combines CAT editing, memory, glossaries, QA, and human review
  • Connects with major content, design, service, and developer tools
  • Translation memory, glossaries, terminology, and automated QA
  • API, CLI, code synchronization, and many localization integrations
  • Collaborative workflows with reporting and progress tracking
Cons
  • Paid plans begin at $1,200 per year with annual billing
  • API access, SSO, and 2FA are reserved for the Anticipate plan
  • Advanced governance and on-site support require the Autonomous plan
  • 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

Smartcat is a translation and localization platform for individuals, language service providers, and enterprise teams managing multilingual content. It covers documents, websites, software, video, audio, and courses through AI translation,…

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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. SmartcatComputer-Assisted Translation Software 9.4Free plan · paid from $1,200/yr · 15-day trial
  2. CentusComputer-Assisted Translation Software 6.8From $145/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Smartcat — where it wins

    • Supports AI translation across 280+ languages and multiple content types
    • Combines CAT editing, memory, glossaries, QA, and human review
    • Connects with major content, design, service, and developer tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans begin at $1,200 per year with annual billing
    • API access, SSO, and 2FA are reserved for the Anticipate plan
    • Advanced governance and on-site support require the Autonomous plan

  • 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
  • Smartcat9.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $1,200/yr · 15-day trial

    Broad multilingual automation with strong CAT, collaboration, and integration coverage.

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  • 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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