Smartling
Enterprise translation management system with AI-powered localization at scale
Founded
2009
Starting Price
0
Category
Localization & Translation
Last updated March 24, 2026
About Smartling
Smartling is an enterprise translation management system (TMS) that combines Neural Machine Translation, AI-powered LLM translation, and human linguist services into a unified localization platform. Its AI Hub provides access to 20+ MT and LLM engines including DeepL, Google Translate, Amazon Translate, and OpenAI, with proprietary AutoSelect technology that picks the best engine per language pair. The platform features RAG-powered prompt tooling for brand-consistent translations, an AI Post-Editing Agent for automated quality improvement, and an LQA Suite for systematic translation quality assessment. Trusted by 100+ global brands and recognized as the #1 Leader for Language-Oriented TMS by CSA Research, Smartling supports 450+ languages with per-word pricing that scales from machine translation at $0.0075/word to full human translation at $0.20/word.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry-leading AI Hub with 20+ MT and LLM engines and automatic best-engine selection per language pair
- Per-word pricing model means you only pay for what you translate, with no upfront platform fees on Core
- RAG-powered translations leverage your existing glossaries and translation memory for brand consistency
- AI Post-Editing Agent automates quality improvement, reducing need for manual post-editing
- Supports 450+ languages with instant machine translation and hallucination mitigation
Key Features
AI Hub with 20+ Engines
Centralized hub for managing Neural MT and LLM translation providers including DeepL, Google Translate, Amazon Translate, OpenAI, Azure AI, and more with customizable pre- and post-processing.
Neural MT AutoSelect
Proprietary technology that automatically selects the best machine translation engine for each language pair in milliseconds, with auto-fallback and hallucination mitigation.
AI Post-Editing Agent
Automated AI agent that reviews machine translations for grammar, tone, and semantic accuracy, fixing inaccuracies and hallucinations in a single automated step.
RAG-Powered Prompt Tooling
Retrieval-Augmented Generation technology that enhances LLM translations using your translation memory, glossaries, and style guides for brand-consistent output.
LQA Suite
Dedicated linguistic quality assurance workspace with automated sampling, error logging, round-trip editing, and systematic translation quality evaluation separate from production.
CAT Tool with Visual Context
Computer-Assisted Translation tool that captures exact page layouts for in-context translation, letting translators preview how translations appear on the actual page.
Pricing
Core
0/month
- Free to start (per-word fees apply)
- Basic workflow and project management
- CAT Tool with visual context
- Translation memory (180 days)
- Essential reporting
Best For
Enterprise Website Localization
Translate and maintain multilingual websites at scale using the Global Delivery Network and automated workflows to keep content synchronized across 450+ languages.
Product & App Localization
Integrate translation directly into the development pipeline with APIs and connectors, using AI translation for rapid iteration and human review for user-facing strings.
Marketing Content Translation
Localize marketing campaigns, landing pages, and brand content with RAG-powered AI that maintains brand voice and terminology across all target markets.
Knowledge Base & Documentation
Translate high-volume support documentation and help center content cost-effectively with machine translation and AI post-editing for consistent quality.
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