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Alchemy CATALYST vs Centus
Both stand on localization management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Visit Alchemy CATALYST 
Free trial APIWeb
Centus brings translation tools, workflow management, and team collaboration together for localization projects. Compare plan limits carefully, particularly hosted keys, seats, and included machine-translation characters.
Visit CentusThe facts
| Alchemy CATALYST | Centus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Start: $145 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Centus |
| Website | alchemysoftware.com | centus.com |
| On localization management software | #27 of 63 | #23 of 63 |
Alchemy CATALYST: what it does well
Centus: what it does well
- Includes translation memories, glossaries, and automated QA checks.
- Supports collaboration across translation and review roles.
- Offers web access and an API.
- 14-day trial includes all features and requires no credit card.
- Plans include 24/7 support.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Start includes zero machine-translation characters.
- Start includes one seat.
- Hosted-key overages may apply, subject to eligibility.
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