Fluency Now

What Fluency Now is

Fluency Now is computer-assisted translation software for freelance professionals and larger organizations. The desktop product manages multiple translation memory files, including TMX, SDLTM and TTX, and brings multiple machine translation engines into one window. Supported engines include Microsoft, Google, Systran, iTranslate4, MyMemory and World Lingo. Built-in terminology covers more than 35 languages, and users can import and manage their own terminology. Listed document and exchange formats include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, InDesign, XLIFF, SDLXLIFF, HTML, XML and RTF. The maker says Fluency Now supports language combinations in the ISO 639-2 list.

Fluency Now runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. It is installed on the user's computer and supports offline work after initial registration; an internet connection is required for that first registration, and subscriptions are validated every 15 days. The Professional subscription includes terminology management, QA checks, an alignment tool and technical support, for use on up to two computers. It costs $15.00 per month, with yearly payment also offered with two months free. The maker describes encryption and access controls, and says Fluency supports HIPAA compliance but is not HIPAA-certified; customers remain responsible for their own organizational policies.

Who it suits

Fluency Now suits freelance translators and larger organizations that need desktop translation tools, translation memories and terminology management. It may also suit users who need to work offline after registering and handle a range of document formats.

Limits

Professional supports use on up to two computers and cannot connect to Fluency TM & Term Server or interface with FluencyFlow project management. The subscription is validated every 15 days.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.westernstandard.com/Fluency/FluencyNow.aspx.
2. Choose Fluency Now Professional at $15.00 per month or select yearly payment, which includes two months free.
3. Install Fluency Now on a Linux, macOS or Windows computer.
4. Connect to the internet for first registration.
5. Use the subscription on up to two computers; subscriptions are validated every 15 days.

Verdict

Choose Fluency Now Professional if you want desktop translation memory, terminology, QA and alignment tools across Linux, macOS or Windows. Look elsewhere if you need Professional to connect to Fluency TM & Term Server or interface with FluencyFlow project management.