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Moses Statistical Machine Translation vs Trados
Both stand on translation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Moses provides a configurable statistical translation workflow with command-line, server, and website options. Its setup requires alignment tools and language-model components, so it suits users comfortable managing a self-hosted system.
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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.
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| Moses Statistical Machine Translation | Trados | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 11 |
| Maker | Moses Statistical Machine Translation | Not published |
| Website | www2.statmt.org | trados.com |
| On translation software | #53 of 156 | #107 of 156 |
Moses Statistical Machine Translation: what it does well
- Free plan and LGPL license
- Phrase-based, tree-based, and factored models
- Command-line decoder included
- XML-RPC serving interface
- Website translation scripts preserve layout
What to know first
- Linux is the recommended platform
- Windows use requires the Ubuntu subsystem
- Requires a word-alignment tool
- Document translation is not supported
Trados: what it does well
- Translation memory and glossary tools
- Supports more than 50 file types
- Browser access without installation
- API and cloud-storage integrations
- 14-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Desktop editor not officially supported on macOS
- Machine translation capped at 6 million characters
- Direct technical support requires an agreement
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