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Supervertaler Workbench
What it is
Supervertaler Workbench is a free standalone CAT tool that combines AI translation with traditional computer-assisted translation workflows. It supports AI translation, batch translation, chat, prompts, image context, and AI proofreading, as well as local models through Ollama. Listed providers include OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Mistral AI, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, Ollama, and custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints. Translation tools include fuzzy matching, TMX import, and concordance search; terminology features include termbases, automatic term highlighting, and TermLens. Workbench supports DOCX and TXT, with additional formats through Okapi, including IDML, HTML, XLIFF, PO, XLSX, and PPTX. Documentation describes exchange workflows for memoQ, Trados Studio, Phrase, and CafeTran. Documents, termbases, and translation memories remain on the user's machine; AI requests go to the selected provider when an AI action is triggered. With Ollama, processing stays local. Workbench runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and supports offline desktop use. Its maker says it is no longer actively developed, though genuine bugs may still be fixed and releases still go out.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
- Includes fuzzy matching, TMX import, and concordance search.
- Supports terminology features including TermLens.
- Ollama processes data locally on the user's machine.
Against
- The maker says Workbench is no longer actively developed.
- AI requests go to the selected provider when triggered.
The verdict
Workbench brings AI translation and conventional CAT features into a free desktop tool, with offline use and an Ollama local-processing option. Its discontinued active development is an important consideration for translators evaluating it.
Who it suits
Workbench may suit translators who want AI capabilities alongside translation memory and terminology tools in a desktop CAT workflow. It may also fit users who want to work offline or process AI requests locally through Ollama.
Plans and prices
Free
Standalone CAT tool
Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.supervertaler.com
On the record
- AI features
- It supports AI translation, batch translation, chat, prompts, image context, AI proofreading, and local models through Ollama.docs.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- AI providers
- The provider documentation lists OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Mistral AI, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, Ollama, and custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints.docs.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- CAT tool workflows
- The documentation describes exchange workflows for memoQ, Trados Studio, Phrase, and CafeTran.docs.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Development status
- The product page says Workbench is no longer actively developed, although the maker says genuine bugs may still be fixed and releases still go out.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- File formats
- Document support includes DOCX and TXT, with additional formats via Okapi including IDML, HTML, XLIFF, PO, XLSX, and PPTX.docs.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Local AI option
- The policy says Ollama processes data locally on the user's machine, so no data leaves the computer when using that provider.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Local data and AI privacy
- The privacy policy says documents, termbases, and translation memories stay on the user's machine; AI requests go directly to the selected provider when the user triggers an AI action.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The maker is Michael Beijer, a Dutch patent translator and translation technology developer based in Hastings, UK.beijer.uk · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Workbench is a standalone CAT tool that combines AI translation with traditional computer-assisted translation workflows.docs.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The documentation directs users to report issues on GitHub or ask questions in GitHub Discussions.docs.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Terminology
- Workbench supports termbases, automatic term highlighting, and TermLens.docs.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Translation memory
- Workbench includes fuzzy matching, TMX import, and concordance search.docs.supervertaler.com · read 30 Sep 2026
