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| Name | Wordfast Classic | Smartling Translation Solution |
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| Most helpful review | User friendly and good value for money. Been using Wordfast Classic for Word source texts since 2009. Has become an 'old friend'. Easy to use. I don't use full functionality, due to my limitations! Represents good value for money, compared with SDL Trados.14 out of 15 found this review helpful.
Read more reviews → | Recommended Decent tool overall. Much improved from 10 years ago.32 out of 36 found this review helpful.
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| Product description | THE BEST TRANSLATION MEMORY SOLUTION FOR MICROSOFT WORD
Wordfast Classic (WFC) integrates with Microsoft Word to create a powerful translation memory tool that is quick to learn and easy to use. Discover why thousands of freelance translators worldwide rely on Wordfast Classic as their TM tool of choice. | Smartling helps ambitious brands access more markets, deliver better experiences, and build stronger relationships by transforming the way their content is created and consumed around the world. Our translation software and services prioritize process automation and intelligent collaboration so that companies can quickly and cost-effectively localize their websites, apps, and documents with minimal IT involvement. We help brands like British Airways, Spotify, IHG, and WeWork tell a global story.
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| Price | $460 | Free for translators and agencies; clients pay based on content tiers |
| File formats | Microsoft Word | HTML, Java properties, XML, JSON, Android XML, iOS Strings, YAML, gettext, Microsoft Office, InDesign |
| License type | 3-year license | Software as a service (subscription) |
| Operating system | Windows 95, 98, ME, NT & 2000, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows 10, Windows 7, Linux, Windows XP, Mac OS 7, 8, 9, OSX 10.3.4 and higher | MacOS, Linux, Other, Android, Apple iOS, Windows |
| System requirements | - MS Word (PC): MS Word 2000 and higher*
- MS Word (Mac): MS Word 2011 or 2019
| Smartling is a cloud-based system that only requires access to the internet via a modern web browser. No desktop installation is needed. |
| Compatibility | Requires Microsoft Word | Cloud-based, and thus compatible with all systems |
| Support and upgrades offered/included | Free technical support via support ticket center, Free community support, Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription, Installation support | Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription, Free technical support via support ticket center, Free community support |
| Support and tutorial links | Online support center | https://help.smartling.com/docs |
| Free trial | Work in the demo version free forever. License required once you reach 500 translated sentences per translation memory. | No data |
| Languages supported | Wordfast Classic supports any language that is supported by Microsoft Word. This includes Eastern European, Cyrillic, Asian, Right-to-Left, and various other languages. | All languages supported for translation. Translation interface available in English. |
