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OpenTrad vs Smartcat
Both stand on translation apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIExtensionWeb
OpenTrad combines formatted document translation, website tools, and integration options for multilingual workflows. Costs and tool limits differ: the basic translator is free within its size limit, while API and CAT features are paid.
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Free plan API
Smartcat brings document and website translation together with translation memory, glossary tools, and API access. Compare the annual plan allowances and prices, noting that Autonomous has no listed price.
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| OpenTrad | Smartcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Adapt: $1,200 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Smartcat |
| Website | opentrad.com | smartcat.com |
| On translation apps | #28 of 158 | #24 of 158 |
OpenTrad: what it does well
- Preserves formatting across many document types
- Offers website translation and glossary tools
- Provides API integration options
- Lists multiple European language pairs
- States translated text is not stored
What to know first
- API access is paid
- Trados plug-in works only with Trados Studio
- Free document plan has a 5MB limit
Smartcat: what it does well
- Supports 280 languages.
- Includes document and website translation.
- Translation memory and glossary tools are listed.
- Free plan and 15-day trial are listed.
- API access is available.
What to know first
- Adapt costs $1,200 a year.
- Accelerate costs $24,000 a year.
- Anticipate costs $60,000 a year.
- Autonomous has no listed price.
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