Best Computer-Assisted Translation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: TextUnited is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of locAGI and Smartcat. The best-ranked option with a free plan is locAGI. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Wordfast at $1/mo.
Computer-assisted translation software helps translators handle recurring language, terminology, and quality checks in their work. Smartcat, locAGI, and Matecat appear first in the ranking, followed by Phrase and Trados. Compare translation memory and terminology management for reuse and consistency, then consider alignment tools and QA checks in relation to your process. Deployment model and offline desktop use help clarify how the software can be accessed. The remaining comparison points are free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. TextUnited, memoQ, and Wordfast are also among the entries near the top, giving you further options to assess against your team’s workflow.
29 computer-assisted translation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Translation memory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TextUnited | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €150/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  locAGI | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 | Smartcat | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $100/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 | Matecat | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | Centus | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $145/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | XTM Cloud | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1,375/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 7 | Phrase | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 8 | Wordfast | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | LILT | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | memoQ | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $36.33/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | Trados | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | £24/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 12 | Across Language Server | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 13 | Wordbee Translator | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €150/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 14 |  BasicCAT | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 15 | Déjà Vu X3 | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 16 |  Supervertaler Workbench | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 17 | CafeTran Espresso | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €6.67/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  OpenTM2 | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  Lokalize | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 20 |  Open TLC | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 21 |  Segmova | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 22 | Verto | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 15 /user/mo | Yes | View |
| 23 |  VersQ | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 24 |  Fluency Now | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $15/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 25 |  Swordfish | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.67/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
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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 Inferse?
TextUnited is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.4. locAGI is second and Smartcat 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 on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.