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Smartling Translation Solution

4.3 out of 5
Out of 43 user reviews.


Smartling helps ambitious brands access more markets, deliver better experiences, and build stronger relationships by transforming the way their content is created and consumed around the world. Our translation software and services prioritize process automation and intelligent collaboration so that companies can quickly and cost-effectively localize their websites, apps, and documents with minimal IT involvement. We help brands like British Airways, Spotify, IHG, and WeWork tell a global story.
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Software details


PriceFree for translators and agencies; clients pay based on content tiers
File formatsHTML, Java properties, XML, JSON, Android XML, iOS Strings, YAML, gettext, Microsoft Office, InDesign
License typeSoftware as a service (subscription)
System requirements
Operating systemApple iOS, Windows, MacOS, Linux, Other, Android
System requirementsSmartling is a cloud-based system that only requires access to the internet via a modern web browser. No desktop installation is needed.
CompatibilityCloud-based, and thus compatible with all systems
Support & upgrades
Support and upgrades offered/includedFree community support, Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription, Free technical support via support ticket center
Support and tutorial linkshttps://help.smartling.com/docs
Free trial
Free trial
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Languages supportedAll languages supported for translation. Translation interface available in English.




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5 out of 5
How easy is it to learn?

Very easy, yet powerful tool
Review by 
markuskarlsen . The Smartling system is an extremely powerful platform, yet easy to learn and use.

The staff working over at both technical and end-user support are very helpful, friendly and replies quick, also outside normal office hours for urgent calls.
As a translator, you're assigned a contact person which handles all questions you might have, everything from how to use the platform to clarifications or questions to the material.
I've always perceived them as very professional in handling both clients and translators.

And - maby most important - they keep what they promise. Payments are never late, and have been correct for the whole period I've worked with them.
0 out of 1 found this review helpful.





5 out of 5
How easy is it to learn?

A great, practical tool
Review by 
mstorron (X) . Smartling's tool is very useful and friendly. The communication flow with the client and among translators and editors is great, and Machine Translation and Translation Memories are integrated in a simple and practical fashion. A simple tool that works with any browser and OS, everywhere.
0 out of 1 found this review helpful.





5 out of 5
How easy is it to learn?

The Smart Tool
Review by 
Maria Perdana (X) . I started using Smartling in 2010 and then again this year. Even back in 2010 this tool was already friendly and the 2013 version is really a blast.

The part that I like the most is how I can actually check the context and text positions during web translation projects. This is extremely helpful because most web and apps translations are also about positions and character counts. With Smartling I can easily see the live layout without having to create blurry imaginations on how my translation would look like, or predicting the character count with strenuous effort. I believe this feature is important for both translator and the client.

The tool itself is easy to load, no prolonged downtime, easy loading even on slow connections, no broken links, no hideous loading issues. The interface is simple, clean, easy to learn and not menacing - simply wonderful!

I definitely recommend this tool - Smartling is indeed "smart".
0 out of 1 found this review helpful.





5 out of 5
How easy is it to learn?

Unbeatable approach to website and online translation
Review by 
Idea Translations . The Smartling Translation Management System is an unbeatable approach to website and online apps translation. Translators are able to complete translations online and within context.

The biggest challenge we faced when translating websites in the past was to get the context right when we had to deal with a bunch of strings. Smartling has found a solution to this problem as translators actually get a visual of what they’re translating which makes them less likely to fall into context errors. Additionally, Smartling has a TM leverage for consistency like any other CAT tool.

Altogether, it helps improve quality and consistency thanks to the “in context” approach and the TM leverage and it’s so easy to use that we can teach our translators to use in no time even if they’ve never used a CAT tool. I recommend this tool for anyone attempting to translate a website or a mobile app.
4 out of 10 found this review helpful.





4 out of 5
How easy is it to learn?

An easy, simple & helpful tool to work with.
Review by 
4localize . An easy going tool to get familiar to and work with. We have used it both as a project manager to assign jobs, split/distribute big volumed project to several translators & reviewers to work simultaneously. It gives enough features to control and follow up the translators progress.
From a translator point of view, it’s simple to use especially with the help of the glossary and the TM. Also having the instructions always there without having to ask for each project ahead, is a helpful feature. That’s plus posting the translation queries directly to client and having the answer back also directly back to me as a translator saves a lot of time.
0 out of 2 found this review helpful.