MateCat
Free open-source translation tool combining MT with professional editing workflow
4/ 5
2014
FreeCompletely free. Open-source under LGPL-3.0 license. APIOpen Source web
Visit MateCatAbout MateCat
MateCat is a free, open-source translation tool that combines machine translation with a professional editing interface. Built by Translated, it leverages MyMemory (the world's largest translation memory) and integrates multiple MT engines. MateCat provides a professional CAT tool interface ideal for freelance translators and small translation teams who want MT-assisted translation without expensive software.
Key Features
- Free professional CAT tool interface
- Integration with MyMemory translation memory
- Multiple MT engine support
- XLIFF and multiple file format support
- Quality assurance checks
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Glossary management
- Project management features
Pros
- Completely free and open-source
- Professional-grade CAT tool interface
- Large translation memory (MyMemory)
- Good for freelance translators
Cons
- Interface can feel dated
- Limited enterprise features
- Self-hosting requires technical knowledge
- Smaller community than commercial tools
Tags
cat-toolopen-sourcetranslation-memoryprofessional-translationfree
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