Smartling

smartling.com
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End-to-end localization & translation services for global growth

How to Replace Smartling

Overview

Smartling is an AI-powered translation management system that provides end-to-end localization and translation services. The platform enables enterprises to automate translation workflows, scale global content, and deliver high-quality translations faster and more cost-effectively across multiple content types and languages.

Features

57 features across 24 categories

AI Translation(9)

AI HubAIPremium

Translate with 20+ LLMs and machine translation engines

AI TranslationAIPremium

LLM-powered translations in proven workflows

AI-powered Post-editing and Quality EstimationAIPremium

AI handles post-editing and quality estimation

Bias DetectionAIPremium

AI detection of biased content

Content Routing and Workflow OptimizationAIPremium

AI-powered content routing and workflow optimization

Hallucination MitigationAIPremium

Mitigates hallucination for LLM-generated content

LanguageAI™ SystemAIPremium

AI system that selects the right models, applies context automatically, and continuously improves quality

Smartling TranslateAIPremium

AI-powered portal delivering instant, on-brand translations

Tone EnforcementAIPremium

AI-powered tone enforcement for consistent brand voice

Automation(3)

Auto-detection of New Content

Automatically detects new content for translation

Auto-publishing of Completed Translations

Automatically publishes completed translations

Instant Job Authorization and Submission

Automatically authorizes and submits translation jobs

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing & Cost Management(3)

Custom Billing Reports

Generate custom reports for billing and cost tracking

Rate Cards

Track and manage translation service rates

Real-time Job Cost Estimates

Get real-time cost estimates for translation jobs

Collaboration(4)

In-platform Collaboration

Collaborate with team members directly in the platform

In-platform Issue Management

Manage source and translation feedback in-platform

Real-time Notifications

Receive notifications via Slack or email

Shared Translation Memory and Glossary

Centralized translation memory and glossary for team collaboration

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core Platform(1)

Translation Management System

All-in-one translation orchestration platform

Customer Assurance(1)

Satisfaction GuaranteePremium

If not satisfied with translations, revisions provided at no additional cost

Also in: Zazzle, Instacart

Data Management(2)

Translated Content Export

Export translated content in XLIFF format

Translation Memory Export

Export translation memory in TMX format

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

File Compatibility(1)

Multiple File Format Support

Supports JSON, XML, YAML, HTML, Markdown, Gettext PO, iOS .strings, Android XML, Microsoft Office, PDF, InDesign, SVG, SRT/VTT

Also in: BricsCAD

Human Translation(1)

Professional TranslationPremium

Human translation from network of 4,000+ linguists

Integration(6)

CI/CD Pipeline Integration

Integrate Smartling directly into CI/CD pipeline for continuous deployment

Finance System Integration

Open APIs for integration with finance systems

Integrations

Connect Smartling to 50+ software platforms to automate content flow

Open APIs

Open APIs for custom integrations

SDKs

Software development kits for custom integrations

Zapier Support

Integration with Zapier for workflow automation

Platform Capabilities(1)

Unlimited Users

Unlimited user accounts on the platform

Quality Assurance(7)

Brand Safety FiltersAIPremium

Filters to avoid toxic or off-brand translations

Glossary Enforcement

Enforce terminology and glossary consistency

Human Review with Intelligent Sampling

Human review of translations with intelligent sampling

Linguistic Quality Assurance

Tooling suite and environment for quality evaluation

MQM Quality GuaranteePremium

98+ MQM quality guarantee on Smartling Language Services

Quality Scoring

Score and track translation quality metrics

Terminology Management

Manage and maintain terminology across translations

Reporting & Analytics(2)

Analytics

Real-time dashboards detailing translation performance

Quality Reporting

Generate reports on translation quality

Scalability(1)

Cloud-native Scalability

Handles millions of words and translation actions daily, supports hundreds of languages

Services(2)

Managed ServicesPremium

Managed services including translation program management

Professional ServicesPremium

Professional services for custom integrations and onboarding

Support(2)

24/7 Technical SupportPremium

Round-the-clock technical support

Dedicated Customer Success ManagersPremium

Dedicated support from customer success managers

Translation Tools(2)

Translator Tools

Feature-rich CAT and transcreation tools with advanced visual context

Visual Context for Translators

Provide visual context to help translators catch errors

Use Case - Learning(1)

Learning & Development Localization

Train global teams at scale with localized resources

Use Case - Marketing(1)

Marketing Content Translation

Translate campaigns with high-quality, on-brand content

Use Case - Software(1)

Software & Mobile App Translation

Translate product interfaces without slowing down development

Use Case - Support(1)

Help Center Translation

Translate articles and FAQs to support customers everywhere

Use Case - Web(1)

Website Translation

Take your site global with ease

Web Translation(1)

Translation Proxy

Easy-to-use web content translation solution

Workflow Management(3)

Built-in Review Workflows

Manage translation review workflows within the platform

Custom Workflow Rules

Tailor workflow rules to your team's needs

Transparent Approval Workflows

Clear visibility into approval processes

Pricing

Core

Custom
  • Foundational translation management needs

Enterprise

Popular
Custom
  • Full capabilities
  • All integrations
  • Advanced automation
  • Dedicated support

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Smartling. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Smartling alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 57 features.

Buy Smartling

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Smartling saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 57 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

15 known integrations