Best Computer-Assisted Translation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: locAGI is ranked #1 of 28 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Smartcat and BasicCAT. The best-ranked option with a free plan is BasicCAT. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Wordfast at $1/mo.
Computer-assisted translation software supports translation work with tools for managing language resources and reviewing output. Compare translation memory and terminology management, as well as alignment tools and QA checks, to see how each option fits your process. Deployment model and offline desktop use help describe how you can work with the software; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost context. XTM Cloud, locAGI, and TextUnited are among the entries to explore. Consider the tasks you handle, the checks you need, and whether your work calls for offline access or specific terminology controls.
28 computer-assisted translation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 locAGI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 2 Smartcat No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5$100/mo Translation memory: Yes
- 3 BasicCAT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 4 Matecat No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Translation memory: Yes
- 5 Phrase No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Translation memory: Yes
- 6 Déjà Vu X3 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2Free Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 7 CafeTran Espresso No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1€6.67/mo Translation memory: Yes
- 8 TextUnited No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1€150/mo Translation memory: Yes
- 9 Trados No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0£24/mo Translation memory: Yes
- 10 memoQ No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$36.33/mo Translation memory: Yes
- 11 XTM Cloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$1,375/mo Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 12 Verto No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 13 Wordfast No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6$1/mo Translation memory: Yes
- 14 translate5 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 15 LILT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Translation memory: Yes
- 16 Fluency Now No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$15/mo Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 17 Supervertaler Workbench No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 18 Centus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$145/mo Translation memory: YesTerminology management: Yes
- 19 Across Language Server No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Translation memory: Yes
- 20 Swordfish No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$11.67/mo Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 21 WordBeam No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 22 Wordbee Translator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6€150/mo Translation memory: Yes
- 23 Open TLC No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
- 24 OpenTM2 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Translation memory: YesTerminology management: Yes
- 25 Segmova No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Translation memory: YesTerminology management: YesQA checks: Yes
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which computer-assisted translation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
locAGI is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.8. Smartcat is second and BasicCAT third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Wordfast has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.