Compare Smartling and memoQ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Year
Starting at $242.00 Per Month
Smartling
Star Rating
(698)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansmemoQ
Star Rating
(127)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $242.00 Per Month
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Smartling excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score. Users appreciate its ease of use and the ability to quickly connect with project managers, which enhances collaboration and project management.
- According to verified reviews, memoQ is recognized for its powerful features that support real-time collaboration among teams. Users highlight its advanced functionalities and the ability to fine-tune the tool to meet specific team needs, making it central to their operations.
- Users say that Smartling's cloud-based platform is a significant advantage, providing secure and easily accessible workspaces. The configurable workflows are particularly praised for streamlining project handling, which can be a game-changer for teams managing multiple projects.
- Reviewers mention that while memoQ offers a solid foundation with its basic features being easy to learn, it also provides robust filters for handling various file types. This flexibility is appreciated, especially for teams dealing with diverse content formats.
- G2 reviewers highlight Smartling's superior support quality, with users noting quick resolutions to queries and a high level of assistance. This aspect is crucial for teams that rely on timely support to keep projects on track.
- According to recent feedback, memoQ's Live Docs feature is a standout, allowing for collaborative editing and real-time updates. This capability is essential for teams that need to work together seamlessly, although some users feel that the learning curve for advanced features can be steep.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Smartling
Core
Free
Per Year
Best fit for teams looking to translate small-scale basic projects such as business documents, etc. For a full list of features, please visit https://www.smartling.com/plans/
- Professional Language Services
- Unlimited Projects
- Visual Context
memoQ
Starter monthly
Starting at $242.00
Per Month
- 1 Project Manager license
- 5 Linguist subscriptions included
Free Trial
Smartling
No trial information availablememoQ
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
577
8.9
105
Ease of Use
8.6
588
8.5
109
Ease of Setup
8.7
409
8.0
75
Ease of Admin
8.4
213
8.0
41
Quality of Support
9.0
527
8.8
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
213
8.9
43
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
559
8.1
103
Features by Category
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.3
14
Automation
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.8
13
Translation Support
7.5
201
Not enough data
8.5
205
Not enough data
8.0
198
Not enough data
7.1
173
Not enough data
6.8
156
Not enough data
Visitor Customization
6.9
154
Not enough data
7.2
158
Not enough data
7.3
156
Not enough data
7.1
156
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
88
Not enough data
6.0
85
Not enough data
Translation Options
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.9
23
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
9.2
22
Offering Type
Not enough data
7.5
23
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.3
20
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.3
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Machine Translation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Client Tools
8.3
215
Feature Not Available
8.4
234
7.8
25
8.5
226
7.5
25
8.5
244
|
Verified
8.3
27
Translation Tools
8.5
292
|
Verified
9.0
26
8.7
288
|
Verified
9.3
29
8.5
262
|
Verified
8.3
29
8.4
258
|
Verified
8.5
28
8.5
284
|
Verified
8.2
29
8.4
286
|
Verified
8.4
29
Generative AI
7.3
144
6.3
23
Agentic AI - Translation Management
7.8
99
7.5
6
8.0
101
6.9
6
Translation Memory
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Machine Translation
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
7.2
44
Translation Options
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
47
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Smartling and memoQ are categorized as Translation Management
Unique Categories
Smartling is categorized as Website Translation Tools
memoQ is categorized as Computer-Assisted Translation, Machine Translation, and Software Localization Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Smartling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
memoQ
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
35.8%
Computer Software
11.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Financial Services
4.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Other
35.1%
Translation and Localization
53.0%
Higher Education
4.3%
Banking
3.4%
Internet
3.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.4%
Other
32.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
How can I upload glossaries from other projects and/or platforms into the Smartling TM?
1 Comment
AD
They need to be in the format of the template but you should be able to do that near the linguistic assets once you are in that menu Read more
Can the software/service be validated?
1 Comment
JC
Hi Rafael —Smartling supports translation review, QA, etc. via a 'validation' step within a translation workflow.
We also have a number of compliance...Read more
Who are your translators?
1 Comment
Official Response from Smartling
Smartling collaborates with a team of highly curated professional linguists that are located in the country of the languages they service. The linguists are...Read more
Is it possible to get memoQ integrated with the GRAMMARLY?
1 Comment
G2
Absolutely, but not by default, and not for free. As you may know, in SDL Trados Studio, it is extremely easy to use and integrate Grammarly, and the addon...Read more
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