Supervertaler Workbench
Supervertaler Workbench: A capable desktop CAT workspace for open-source users who want AI assistance. Ranked #21 of 29 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source users wanting AI-assisted desktop CAT.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source users wanting AI-assisted desktop CAT
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Offline desktop useYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free MIT-licensed software with commercial use allowed
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with offline desktop support
- Combines memory, termbases, QA, CAT exchange, and AI tools
Where it doesn't
- No alignment tool is included
- New features are no longer actively developed
- Cloud AI providers require internet access
Our verdict on Supervertaler Workbench
Supervertaler Workbench is a standalone computer-assisted translation application for translators who want an AI-assisted desktop CAT environment. It combines a translation editor with fuzzy translation memory, TMX import and export, termbases, terminology highlighting, concordance search, spellchecking, tag validation, and non-translatable checks. It runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and its MIT license permits commercial use. The product is especially suited to open-source users who want a free desktop workflow with both local and cloud AI options.
Its strongest fit is breadth within a standalone CAT application. Workbench can exchange files and workflows with memoQ, Trados, Phrase, and CafeTran, while integrations with Déjà Vu X3, Ollama, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Mistral AI, and OpenRouter extend its translation and AI ecosystem. Translation memories support fuzzy matching and TMX exchange, while termbases, automatic terminology highlighting, and concordance search support terminology control. Voice commands, push-to-talk dictation, and system-wide clipboard, lookup, and translation tools add interaction options beyond the core editor.
The main trade-off is product direction. Workbench remains available and receives bug fixes, but new features are no longer actively developed, so it is a better choice for users who value current functionality over an expanding roadmap. Cloud AI providers require internet access; local Ollama processing can keep AI data on the machine. There is also no alignment tool. Choose Workbench if you want a free, open-source, cross-platform CAT tool with memory, terminology, QA, exchange formats, and flexible AI providers. Consider another option if active new-feature development or alignment workflows are central to your requirements.
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Supervertaler Workbench fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Translation memory | Yes |
| Terminology management | Yes |
| QA checks | Yes |
| Alignment tool | No |
| Deployment model | Desktop |
| Offline desktop use | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: memoQ, Trados, Phrase, CafeTran, Déjà Vu X3, Ollama … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | supervertaler.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Supervertaler Workbench integrations
Supervertaler Workbench lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- memoQ
- Trados
- Phrase
- CafeTran
- Déjà Vu X3
- Ollama
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- Google Gemini
- Mistral AI
- OpenRouter
Alternatives to Supervertaler Workbench
- 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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