Wordfast Reviews & Product Details

I like that Wordfast is straightforward to use. You can work absolutely right away without having to set up different things, like with Trados. The initial setup of Wordfast was very straightforward and smooth, with no issues at all. Everything worked absolutely fine, and I could start working on the translation right after finishing the installation. The enhanced and newer versions of Wordfast can convert PDF files to DOC or DOCX, allowing me to start working on translations right away, which I really appreciate. I also found the support for Google Translate plugins valuable when agencies started working with machine translation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yeah. You see the trial version is somehow limited to a specific word count, so I can't exceed that word count because, you know, this is actually about licensing. It is not something bad with the application itself. Let's say it's more about the limits that as a demo user of the software, I may face. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Unlike other CAT tools, Wordfast is easy to use and very intuitive. When I started using it, I really did not know much about CAT tools but I stared with the free trial and then, once I got acquainted with the main features of the product and how to use it, I downloaded the free version. Wordfast works well with other CAT tolls and there is an array of language service providers that use this tool, not only in America but in Europe as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't think there is anything I am not happy with. And the fact that it is free is great, specially when some other CAT tools are so much more expensive. Although, now that I think of it, the fact that Wordfast is not compatible with Trados was quite annoying and difficult to integrate. On the other hand, I am Mac user, and Wordfast was so much easier to install that Trados, as I was able to install it without the need of any additional software, while for example, when I had to install Trados in Mac, I had to use Windows and Parallels. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a good tool when it comes to translating documents online, with a good storage memory, good capacity and that translates a large number of varied documents with Excel, Word, etc. It is not as optimal as it could be, but at the time of an emergency, it is always good to have several options available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Despite being a good tool for translating documents, it has certain disadvantages that make using this tool a bit cumbersome. It does not update automatically, which requires you to update it to always have optimal service and there are many complicated and confusing words that prevent you from finding a translation as clear and transparent as possible. It would be great if they improved the tool, for a better quality of use and results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s accessible both as an app and even on the web. Additionally, it has a free version which is great if you’ only need to use a CAT tool casually and not as your everyday job. The documentation on how to use it is also really good and clear to understand, especially when you need to find an answer on the fly while you’re getting work done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s not always intuitive and sometimes it’s hard to remember where to find what you’re looking for. On a similar note, there are plenty of functions and icons that you see but that are kind of obscure as it’s not always clear what each function is exactly for. It’s also always a problem if you want to install the app on a Mac unfortunately (though the online version pretty much solves this problem). I wish the interface got revamped a bit and that an iPhone app got released. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have used Wordfast three years ago, because a client used it. I used to work with Linux back then on one of my workstations. The experience was good, but the client has switched to another translation tool (my actuall preferred tool as well) so I haven't looked back. I like the fact that it is offered on Linux and that it is relatively cheap compared to the main competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No option to work on server side TM's (for example with several translators at the same time). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The pricing is more than fair, and as a freelancer I appreciate that it is a one-time fee, as opposed to a subscription. The layout and functions are, for the most part, intuitive enough to memorise and automate quickly. It helps that it is fully integrated with Word. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is not much that I dislike about Wordfast at all. Wordfast Classic handles fewer formats, compared with other CAT tools. It is usually seen as a beginner's platform with more limited functions, but it perfectly fulfils all of my needs, as an independent translator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I started with Wordfast 3 when I knew nothing about translation memories and how to use them. I am now working with this and mainly WF5. Very user-friendly tools and Transcheck is a most useful tool to find issues along the text. Highly recommend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothin in particular. I am really fond of Wordfast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It helped a lot with my work as translator Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing that I dislike about wordfast Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nice out of the box simple options and fast to configure by project.

Like the fast that it is also usable on Linux and I can use Wordfast Anywhere in case of emergency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Spellchecker, Transcheck with Terminology could come out with extra options.

Even the latest version, Wordfast Pro does not support DeepL Machine Translation yet (Wordfast Anywhere only). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mac compatible, fast, light, uncluttered. Cost effective, real-time quality check, complete integration with Word, great customer support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Despite being light, Wordfast can be a little unresponsive, and file processing is a bit too slow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.