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ApSIC Xbench vs OneSky
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 ExtensionWindows
Xbench offers terminology search and a broad set of predefined and custom QA checks, alongside a 30-day trial. Consider the paid 3.0 edition for current development; the free 2.9 edition is non-Unicode and frozen.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
OneSky combines workflow management and automated validation with access to human translators and device testing. It has a free plan, while paid listed starting prices vary by service.
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| ApSIC Xbench | OneSky | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Xbench 3.0: €99 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | xbench.net | oneskyapp.com |
| On localization management software | #3 of 63 | #7 of 63 |
ApSIC Xbench: what it does well
- Searches bilingual references in common CAT formats.
- Predefined checks cover completeness, numbers, tags, and terminology.
- Custom checklists can use regex or Word wildcards.
- Hunspell dictionaries cover 48 languages.
- Fully functional 30-day trial is available.
What to know first
- Xbench 3.0 costs €99/year + VAT (if applicable).
- The free Xbench 2.9 edition is non-Unicode.
- Development of Xbench 2.9 is frozen.
- Email support is available, but phone support is not.
OneSky: what it does well
- Automated checks flag missing placeholders in translations.
- Customers can choose from over 70 languages.
- Supports translation memory, glossaries, and context screenshots.
- Testing on actual devices is available.
What to know first
- Listed paid options are starting prices.
- The free plan is listed as free.
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