Smartcat vs Wordfast

Smartcat9.4Visit Wordfast8.8Visit

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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Wordfast #4 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Wordfast

• Smartcat fits best

  Large multilingual programs needing broad automation

• Wordfast fits best

  Low-cost CAT across web, desktop, and mobile

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Side by side

Feature	Smartcat 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Wordfast 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software	#4 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software
Best for	Large multilingual programs needing broad automation	Low-cost CAT across web, desktop, and mobile
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$1,200/yr	$9.90/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	15 days	30 days
Free trial length	15 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	31+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smartcat 1/5 · Wordfast 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	Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Supports translation memories, glossaries, QA, and machine translation Handles office, PDF, HTML, XML, XLIFF, and desktop-publishing formats
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	No free plan beyond the 30-day trial Desktop products require $480 one-time licenses Server pricing is quote-based rather than published
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 →	Wordfast is a computer-assisted translation suite for individual translators, language service providers, corporations, and educational institutions. It combines browser-based, desktop, mobile, and server products, with support for… 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

• Wordfast — where it wins

  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Supports translation memories, glossaries, QA, and machine translation
  • Handles office, PDF, HTML, XML, XLIFF, and desktop-publishing formats

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan beyond the 30-day trial
  • Desktop products require $480 one-time licenses
  • Server pricing is quote-based rather than published

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

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

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• Wordfast8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A flexible CAT suite with low-cost browser access and capable desktop workflows.

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