Compare Smartling and Transifex 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Year
Starting at $135.00 Per Month
Smartling
Star Rating
(677)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansTransifex
Star Rating
(696)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $135.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Smartling excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface that significantly reduces the time spent on translations. Users have noted that the platform saves them hours each week, making it a top choice for managing translations efficiently.
- Users say that Smartling's translation memory feature is particularly beneficial, as it helps avoid repeated translations, ultimately saving time and costs. This feature is highlighted as a key advantage over Transifex, where users have expressed a need for more robust memory capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Smartling's implementation process is smooth and straightforward, with excellent visibility into each job. In contrast, some users of Transifex have faced challenges in setting up their workflows, indicating that Smartling may offer a more user-friendly onboarding experience.
- According to verified reviews, Smartling outshines Transifex in terms of support quality, with users rating it highly for responsiveness and helpfulness. Many appreciate the human involvement in translations, which helps reduce errors, while Transifex users have noted that support could be improved.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Transifex is particularly strong in integration capabilities, especially with GitHub, making it easier for teams to manage translation files. Users have expressed gratitude for this feature, which simplifies the workflow compared to Smartling's more traditional approach.
- Users report that while Transifex offers solid automated translation features, Smartling's overall translation quality and speed are often preferred. Reviewers have noted that Smartling's approach to localization not only improves translation quality but also helps lower long-term costs, making it a more strategic choice for many businesses.
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
Transifex
Starter
Starting at $135.00
Per Month
Best for companies getting started with localization.
- Unlimited Projects and Files
- Translation Memory
- Transifex AI
Free Trial
Smartling
No trial information availableTransifex
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
565
8.5
603
Ease of Use
8.7
575
8.2
611
Ease of Setup
8.7
397
8.0
337
Ease of Admin
8.4
213
8.2
274
Quality of Support
9.0
517
8.7
469
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
213
8.7
258
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
547
8.3
584
Features by Category
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.0
181
Not enough data
8.6
213
Not enough data
8.1
189
Automation
Not enough data
8.4
207
Not enough data
8.0
184
Not enough data
8.5
190
Translation Support
7.5
198
8.0
152
8.5
202
7.9
155
8.0
198
7.7
156
7.1
173
Feature Not Available
6.8
156
7.0
107
Visitor Customization
6.9
154
7.2
107
7.2
158
7.9
123
7.2
155
8.0
125
7.1
156
7.7
115
Generative AI
6.4
88
7.1
48
6.0
85
6.1
46
Client Tools
8.3
216
Feature Not Available
8.4
233
8.1
227
8.5
227
8.0
211
8.5
244
|
Verified
8.1
242
Translation Tools
8.5
288
|
Verified
8.0
233
|
Verified
8.7
287
|
Verified
7.9
253
|
Verified
8.5
263
|
Verified
8.0
249
|
Verified
8.4
257
|
Verified
7.8
213
|
Verified
8.5
282
|
Verified
7.9
239
|
Verified
8.4
282
|
Verified
8.0
229
Generative AI
7.4
142
7.5
81
Agentic AI - Translation Management
7.8
100
8.2
16
8.0
102
8.5
18
Translation Memory
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Machine Translation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
66
Translation Options
Not enough data
8.1
56
Not enough data
8.8
82
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.5
25
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Smartling and Transifex are categorized as Translation Management and Website Translation Tools
Unique Categories
Smartling has no unique categories
Transifex is categorized as Software Localization Tools and Computer-Assisted Translation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Smartling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Transifex
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
36.6%
Computer Software
11.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Financial Services
4.0%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Other
35.1%
Computer Software
24.6%
Information Technology and Services
14.1%
Financial Services
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Internet
3.9%
Other
48.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Who is Smartling?
1 Comment
Official Response from Smartling
Smartling offers an end-to-end translation management solution that uses data and technology to provide positive translation outcomes. Our offerings include:...Read more
What are all of the content types that Smartling can help me translate?
1 Comment
Official Response from Smartling
Smartling’s solution enables brands to quickly and cost-effectively launch multilingual digital content across websites, web apps, mobile apps, and business...Read more
Why should I implement a Translation Technology Solution?
1 Comment
Official Response from Smartling
Many global companies reach a point where their old translation process simply does not meet today’s needs. They experience missed delivery dates, poor or...Read more
I found a dedicated tutorial for automation using GitHub hooks. Is there a similar integration for gitlab?
2 Comments
HS
Hi Michalis, thanks for your comment.
I just wanted to let you know that we've just released the integration with GitLab.
You can find more information...Read more
Does Transifex have translators?
1 Comment
Official Response from Transifex
Transifex is a software platform – we don't provide any translation services ourselves. Companies that use Transifex usually work with a third-party...Read more
How does Transifex assure translation quality?
1 Comment
Official Response from Transifex
Transifex identifies more than 290 languages and associates them with a locale code. These languages adhere to the ISO 639-1 standard of language names and...Read more
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