ApSIC Xbench
ApSIC Xbench: A Windows QA companion for terminology checks across CAT-tool formats. Ranked #28 of 29 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: From €99/user/yr · 30-day trial; best for CAT-tool QA and terminology checking.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingFrom €99/user/yr · 30-day trial
- Best forCAT-tool QA and terminology checking
- Free planNo
- Paid from€99/user/yr
- Offline desktop useNo
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Searches bilingual terminology across many CAT-tool formats
- Custom QA checklists plus predefined translation-quality checks
- Exports project and search contents to TMX, Excel, Word, or text
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop application only
- Primarily a QA companion, not a full CAT editor
- Licensed instances require Internet authentication
Our verdict on ApSIC Xbench
ApSIC Xbench is a Windows desktop application for professional translators and localization teams that need terminology management and translation quality assurance. It imports bilingual reference materials including TMX, XLIFF, TBX, Trados, memoQ, Wordfast, and other CAT-tool formats. Users can search bilingual references, organize terminology sources by priority, define key terms, and check terminology consistency. It is aimed at teams working across multiple translation environments rather than users seeking a complete CAT editing workspace.
Its main strength is ecosystem coverage. Xbench integrates with Trados Studio, memoQ, Wordfast, Memsource Editor, Transifex, Matecat, Smartcat, XTM, Lingotek, Crowdin, SDL Passolo, and OpenTM2. QA checks cover untranslated segments, tags, numbers, URLs, symbols, consistency, and spelling, while user-defined checklists allow teams to tailor reviews to project requirements. The configurable Windows hotkey also lets users invoke terminology searches from other Windows applications. Exports to TMX, tab-delimited text, Excel, and Word support handoffs and reporting.
The published plan is Xbench 3.0 subscription at €99 per user per year, billed annually, with terminology management, translation quality assurance, multi-user licensing, and the Windows desktop application. A 30-day fully functional trial is available. A licensed instance requires Internet authentication, so teams should account for that requirement. Xbench is a strong choice for translators and localization teams that already work in CAT tools and want cross-format search and focused QA. Teams needing editing, translation-memory authoring, or a broader CAT workspace should choose a full CAT platform instead.
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ApSIC Xbench fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €99/user/yr |
| Translation memory | Yes |
| Terminology management | Yes |
| QA checks | Yes |
| Alignment tool | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Desktop |
| Offline desktop use | No |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: Trados Studio, memoQ, Wordfast, Memsource Editor, Transifex, Matecat … |
| Pricing | From €99/user/yr · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | xbench.net |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
ApSIC Xbench integrations
ApSIC Xbench lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- Trados Studio
- memoQ
- Wordfast
- Memsource Editor
- Transifex
- Matecat
- Smartcat
- XTM
- Lingotek
- Crowdin
- SDL Passolo
- OpenTM2
Alternatives to ApSIC Xbench
- SmartcatBroad multilingual automation with strong CAT, collaboration, and integration coverage.9.4
- TradosA balanced CAT suite with cloud, desktop, AI, QA and workflow tools.9.2
- memoQA full-featured CAT environment for professional translation teams, with no free plan.9.0
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