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Best Computer-Assisted Translation Software in 2026

When translation work involves repeated content or preferred terms, computer-assisted translation software offers capabilities to compare for managing that process. Look at translation memory and terminology management alongside alignment tools and QA checks. Deployment model and offline desktop use can help you assess how each option fits your working setup. locAGI, BasicCAT, and Supervertaler Workbench are among the entries to consider. Compare free-plan availability and paid-from pricing as well, then weigh these details against how you handle terminology, reuse prior translations, and review output.

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    BasicCAT

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    BasicCAT brings translation memory, terminology, file-format support, and machine-translation connections into a free desktop tool.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    ApSIC Xbench

    Free plan ExtensionWindows

    Xbench offers terminology search and a broad set of predefined and custom QA checks, alongside a 30-day trial.

    7.4 From €99/user/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    CafeTran Espresso

    by CafeTran Espresso
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    CafeTran Espresso combines document translation with translation memory and glossary tools across three desktop platforms.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €80/yr Visit site
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    locAGI

    Free plan APILinuxMac+1

    locAGI combines translation workflows, configurable QA, and automation in a free platform plan, with AI charges separate.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Matecat

    by Matecat
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose Matecat if you need a free translation workspace with team collaboration, translation memories, and adaptive machine translation.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Lokalize

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Lokalize for free desktop localization work, especially for KDE or other free and open-source software and OpenDocument translation.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Déjà Vu X3

    by Déjà Vu X3
    Free plan Windows

    Choose Déjà Vu X3 for a Windows translation workflow that combines translation memory, terminology assistance, QA and live document previews.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from €420 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Supervertaler Workbench

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Workbench brings AI features and established CAT workflows together in a free desktop app. Its development status is an important consideration for anyone choosing a tool for ongoing work.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenTM2

    Free plan Windows

    OpenTM2 combines translation memory, project tools, and localization features in a free Windows desktop package.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    translate5

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    translate5 combines project workflows with translation, review, terminology, and integration options.

    6.9 Open source · paid from €2,400/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Segmova

    Free plan Web

    Choose Segmova if you want a browser-based translation editor with translation memory, termbase support, quality checks, and document previews on a free beta plan.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Smartcat

    by Smartcat
    Free plan API

    Smartcat brings document and website translation together with translation memory, glossary tools, and API access.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $1,200/yr · 15-day trial Visit site
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    TextUnited

    by TextUnited
    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose TextUnited if your organization needs multilingual workflows across files, websites or software systems, with terminology controls and options for human review.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from €150/mo Visit site
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    VersQ

    Free plan APIWeb

    VersQ combines document translation with Translation Memory, glossary management, and an API. The free tier has tight format and volume limits; paid plans start at $7.99 a month.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo Visit site
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    Open TLC

    Free plan Web

    Choose Open TLC if you want a free, open-source browser CAT tool with broad file workflows and local project handling.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Verto

    Free plan Web

    Choose Verto if you need a web translation workspace with bilingual editing, translation memory, terminology management, and built-in QA.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Fluency Now

    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Fluency Now Professional if you want desktop translation memory, terminology, QA and alignment tools across Linux, macOS or Windows.

    6.3 From $15/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
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    Centus

    by Centus
    Free trial APIWeb

    Centus brings translation tools, workflow management, and team collaboration together for localization projects.

    6.2 From $145/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Across Language Server

    by Across Language Server
    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    Choose Across Language Server if your enterprise or language service provider needs centralized translation workflows, terminology support, and ways to connect business systems.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Trados

    Free trial APIMacSelf-hosted+2

    Trados offers translation memory, terminology control, file handling, and browser or Windows workflows. Plan limits, Windows desktop support, and paid support requirements should guide selection.

    6.0 From £24/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Swordfish

    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Swordfish for a desktop translation workflow centered on XLIFF, translation memory, terminology, and broad file compatibility.

    5.9 From $140/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    XTM Cloud

    by XTM Cloud
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    XTM Cloud offers translation workflows across a wide range of languages and file formats, with cloud and on-premise deployment options.

    5.8 From $16,500/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    LILT

    by LILT
    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    LILT combines multilingual model management, automated content workflows, integrations, and enterprise governance.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    WordBeam

    Free trial APIWeb

    WordBeam combines collaborative translation editing, translation memory, QA, and production handoff in a web-based service. Its paid plans start at $30 a month, with a 14-day trial and no free plan.

    5.6 From $30/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Wordbee Translator

    Free trial APIWeb

    Wordbee combines translation, terminology, workflow, and quality-checking tools for multilingual operations.

    5.6 Visit site

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