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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$27.00 Per Month
Free Per Month
Phrase Localization Platform
Star Rating
(1,251)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$27.00 Per Month
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Star Rating
(130)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that the Phrase Localization Platform excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Smartcat. Users appreciate its intuitive design and features that simplify content updates and sharing, making collaboration seamless.
- Users say that Phrase Localization Platform's implementation process is straightforward, with many highlighting the absence of downloads as a major time-saver. In contrast, Smartcat, while praised for its ease of use, has not received recent reviews, which may indicate less active engagement from users.
- According to verified reviews, Phrase Localization Platform is particularly favored by small businesses, with nearly 60% of its reviews coming from this segment. Users commend its cost-effectiveness, especially for freelancers, as it reduces initial investment costs while providing robust translation management features.
- Reviewers mention that Smartcat shines in its free offering, making it an attractive option for freelancers. Users appreciate its automated invoicing and prompt customer support, which contribute to a smooth project completion experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms are user-friendly, Phrase Localization Platform has a slight edge in terms of overall usability and setup. Users have noted that it allows for quick onboarding without the hassle of updates, which is a significant advantage for those looking to get started quickly.
- Users report that Phrase Localization Platform provides a more comprehensive set of features for translation tracking and workflow management, although Smartcat's collaborative tools are well-received. This suggests that while Smartcat is effective for individual freelancers, Phrase may better serve teams needing advanced project management capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Phrase Localization Platform
Freelancer
$27.00
Per Month
For individuals offering localization services to others.
- 1 TMS seat
- No Strings seats
- Access to 5 Phrase products
Smartcat
Forever Free
Free
Per Month
To get started with the best free localization plan in the world
- 15,000 words for the first 14 days
- Unlimited users, languages and projects (projects expire after 45 days)
Free Trial
Phrase Localization Platform
Free Trial is available
Smartcat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,020
9.0
98
Ease of Use
9.0
1,043
9.4
100
Ease of Setup
8.8
489
9.6
44
Ease of Admin
8.7
369
9.0
32
Quality of Support
8.9
816
8.6
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
342
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
970
8.7
96
Features by Category
Collaboration
8.4
129
9.0
13
8.6
137
9.4
15
8.5
128
9.4
14
Automation
8.5
130
9.4
16
8.0
126
9.4
16
8.4
129
9.7
16
Translation Support
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Visitor Customization
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Translation Options
8.2
110
Not enough data
8.5
112
Not enough data
7.5
106
Not enough data
7.8
107
Not enough data
7.4
107
Not enough data
7.2
100
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
Offering Type
8.4
105
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
100
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.6
53
Not enough data
5.4
51
Not enough data
5.5
51
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Machine Translation
5.7
16
Not enough data
5.0
15
Not enough data
Client Tools
Feature Not Available
8.5
34
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
7.7
268
|
Verified
8.9
27
8.1
333
9.0
36
Translation Tools
8.4
388
|
Verified
9.1
40
|
Verified
8.4
396
|
Verified
8.7
37
|
Verified
8.4
377
|
Verified
9.1
32
|
Verified
8.4
361
|
Verified
9.0
34
|
Verified
8.3
374
|
Verified
8.8
37
|
Verified
8.1
384
|
Verified
8.7
35
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
133
8.7
9
Agentic AI - Translation Management
4.9
28
Not enough data
5.4
28
Not enough data
Translation Memory
8.5
505
9.4
36
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Machine Translation
7.7
439
9.1
30
Feature Not Available
9.4
21
Translation Options
Feature Not Available
7.6
21
8.1
434
9.3
34
Generative AI
6.9
195
8.0
9
6.5
191
7.2
9
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Translation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Output - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - Machine Learning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Learning - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Phrase Localization Platform and Smartcat are categorized as Translation Management, Computer-Assisted Translation, Website Translation Tools, and Software Localization Tools
Unique Categories
Phrase Localization Platform is categorized as Machine Translation, Machine Learning, and Video Translation
Smartcat has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Phrase Localization Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartcat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Translation and Localization
39.1%
Computer Software
8.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.2%
Higher Education
3.6%
Automotive
2.1%
Other
40.7%
Translation and Localization
48.8%
Professional Training & Coaching
3.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Computer Software
3.1%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
2.3%
Other
38.8%
Discussions
Is there a chance to an option that enable linguists to create and use their own TB?
2 Comments
F
That's a great question, Nasser, thank you for asking.
Linguists, even in the current set-up, can enable their own resources, including the TBs, if they...Read more
How do I edit a project save?
1 Comment
BN
Hi Sancley, it is possible to edit a project, even after it has been created and saved. If you would like to edit the project settings, just use the 'Edit'...Read more
Phrase Localization Platform has no more discussions with answers
How do they dare simply take the user's money?
3 Comments
Official Response from Smartcat
Smartcat is a translation services platform that allows customers to make translation orders and make payments for the completed orders. The actual...Read more
DeepL predictive API
2 Comments
AK
Hi Claudia! We’re sorry for replying late. Users can use DeepL engine provided by Smartcat, with no extra options. You can choose one when creating a project...Read more
What is the best way to improve the search ranking of my personal account?
1 Comment
Official Response from Smartcat
Hi Aleksandr, thank you for asking! There are a few pieces of advice we suggest you to follow to improve your ranking: 1) Pass tests on our platform. 2)...Read more
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