Smartcat vs LILT

Smartcat9.4Visit LILT8.6Visit

Higher score Smartcat #1 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Smartcat

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LILT #6 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit LILT

• Smartcat fits best

  Large multilingual programs needing broad automation

• LILT fits best

  Enterprises combining AI and human translation

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Side by side

Feature	Smartcat 9.4/10 Visit ↗	LILT 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software	#6 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software
Best for	Large multilingual programs needing broad automation	Enterprises combining AI and human translation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$1,200/yr	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	15 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	31+ integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smartcat 1/5 · LILT 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 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	Combines contextual AI, human verification, memory, terminology, and QA Connects with Amazon, Google, DeepL, OpenAI, and 100+ business systems Supports API access plus cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped deployment
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	Pricing requires contacting sales for every listed plan Web-only platform coverage may not suit desktop CAT workflows Advanced deployment and verification features are limited to higher tiers
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,… Read the review →	LILT is an enterprise translation and multilingual content platform for commercial organizations, governments, translators, and localization teams. Its feature set covers AI and human-in-the-loop translation, document workflows,… Read the review →

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

• LILT — where it wins

  • Combines contextual AI, human verification, memory, terminology, and QA
  • Connects with Amazon, Google, DeepL, OpenAI, and 100+ business systems
  • Supports API access plus cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales for every listed plan
  • Web-only platform coverage may not suit desktop CAT workflows
  • Advanced deployment and verification features are limited to higher tiers

• Smartcat9.4/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

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

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• LILT8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad enterprise translation platform for teams that need AI, human review, and connected workflows.

  Visit LILTFull verdict →