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Smartcat

by Smartcat

AI translation workforce with a 15 day trial

Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27

Overview

Smartcat offers AI Coworkers for translating and creating content, a free translation memory, and a marketplace of 500K+ experts on higher plans, across 280+ languages. Adapt costs USD 1,200 a year with 100K Smartwords, and higher tiers are custom with a 15 day free trial. Usage is metered in Smartwords per plan, so heavy volume pushes you to custom tiers.

Our verdict

A flexible AI and marketplace mix with a clear entry price and trial. Costs above Adapt are quoted.

Best for

Teams that want AI translation plus access to human experts in one platform.

Avoid if

You need an open-ended free plan.

Pros

  • 15 day free trial
  • Free translation memory
  • 280+ languages stated

Cons

  • Smartword metering takes effort to model
  • API and SSO only on higher tiers
  • Only the entry tier is priced

Key capabilities

Content Translator coworkerReviewer and QA coworkersFree translation memoryExpert marketplaceWorkflow automation and ROI dashboard

Frequently asked questions

How much does Smartcat cost?

Adapt is USD 1,200 a year billed annually, and the vendor page shows no monthly price. Accelerate, Anticipate and Autonomous are custom priced.

Is there a free trial?

Yes, a 15 day free trial.

Does it train on my data?

The pricing page states data is not used to train public AI models.

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