Localize vs. Smartling

Localize is brilliant for a startup who needs to implement a cost effective solution for offering tailored languages on their site

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Smartling is great for a company or team that doesn't have the resources to translate multiple properties in-house. It automates the process and makes it much more manageable. If you have a large website that is managed by one local team and not a global team, Smartling is for you.

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• Super easy integration - it takes one minute to add and configure the Localize WordPress plugin.
• Convenient Admin - it is straight forward to add a project, get the API key and start adding translations.
• Front End display - the switch between language is intuitive and efficient. It loads all languages super fast.

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• Excellent customer support reps that are available for any and all questions.
• Detailed interface that allows you to control pretty much everything yourself.
• Comprehensive help center containing articles and videos.

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• We used the automated translator service because we are a start-up and price was everything. This posed a small problem because we were translating from English to Finnish. This is not such a common global language so automated translations tend to be quite bad but this was easily fixed due to the fact that Localize allows us to easily amend their suggested translations.

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• We look forward to seeing more in-depth reporting and user management features specifically for translation agencies that handle multiple client accounts

I have never seen a software company working so diligently to make improvements in a constant and consistent way. Their tool has truly transformed and made a great impact to localization industry

Very simple to use website.

Great support documentation is available on their platform and can solve 95% of your queries. Other queries are often resolved in a timely fashion and with attention to detail.

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I always receive timely and pleasant support from their Help Desk!

Frankly, we don't know what other translation management systems are out there, so we can't comment on how they compare to Localize.

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We prefer Smartling as an online CAT tool because it is easy to use and we can onboard new translators quickly without lengthy training cycles. Our customers like Smartling because they can manage all of their translation needs (website, apps, business documents) through one single platform, share style guides, glossaries and translation memory and save on translation cost over time.

• Localize was setup and running on 4 websites in under 8 weeks.
• Project was delivered well under budget with minimal problems.

• Helped us win 3 enterprise deals where localization is a must- got us an additional $XXXk ARR.

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