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Head-to-head · Translation Software

Smartcat vs Smartling

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Smartcat #5 in Translation Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Smartcat
Smartling #7 in Translation Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Smartling

Smartcat leads on 0 checks, Smartling on 0, and 6 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 scoreSmartcat · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Smartcat
  • Free trialonly Smartcat

Smartcat scores higher on our rubric for translation software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Smartcat is the better fit for large enterprises needing high-volume AI translation. Smartling is the better fit for enterprises combining human and automated translation.

  • Smartcat fits best

    Large enterprises needing high-volume AI translation

  • Smartling fits best

    Enterprises combining human and automated translation

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Side by side

Feature Smartcat 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Smartling 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in Translation Software #7 in Translation Software
Best for Large enterprises needing high-volume AI translation Enterprises combining human and automated translation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $1,200/yr $0.0075/unit usage-based
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 31+ integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smartcat 5/5 · Smartling 5/5
Document translation ✓ ✓
Website translation ✓ ✓
Translation memory ✓ ✓
Glossary tools ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported languages 280 Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports AI translation across 280-plus languages and 80-plus file formats
  • Combines memories, glossaries, human review, APIs, and workflow tools
  • Connects with Google Drive, GitHub, Jira, CMS platforms, and more
  • Combines CAT, translation memory, glossaries, QA, and workflow management
  • Supports website, app, and document localization across connected systems
  • Offers machine, AI, and human translation workflows with API access
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • The entry plan starts at $1,200 annually
  • Advanced enterprise capabilities require higher annual tiers or custom pricing
  • Enterprise pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Core limits translation memory to 180 days
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams translating small content volumes
Our verdict

Smartcat is a translation and localization platform for global companies, language service providers, and translators. It handles AI translation for documents, websites, software, video, audio, images, and courses, while supporting human…

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Smartling is a cloud-based translation management platform for organizations localizing websites, applications, and business documents. It brings project and workflow management together with a CAT tool that provides visual context,…

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  1. SmartcatTranslation Software 9.0Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. SmartlingTranslation Software 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Smartcat — where it wins

    • Supports AI translation across 280-plus languages and 80-plus file formats
    • Combines memories, glossaries, human review, APIs, and workflow tools
    • Connects with Google Drive, GitHub, Jira, CMS platforms, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The entry plan starts at $1,200 annually
    • Advanced enterprise capabilities require higher annual tiers or custom pricing

  • Smartling — where it wins

    • Combines CAT, translation memory, glossaries, QA, and workflow management
    • Supports website, app, and document localization across connected systems
    • Offers machine, AI, and human translation workflows with API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Enterprise pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Core limits translation memory to 180 days
    • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams translating small content volumes
  • Smartcat9.0/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A broad enterprise translation platform with extensive language, file, workflow, and integration support.

    Visit SmartcatFull verdict →
  • Smartling8.8/10 · Paid

    A broad translation workspace for teams combining AI, machine, and human workflows.

    Visit SmartlingFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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