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Matecat

Free, open-source online CAT tool for translating and post-editing machine translation.

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About Matecat

Matecat is a browser-based computer-assisted translation tool built by Translated, the company behind Lara Translate. You upload a document in one of many supported formats, and Matecat splits it into segments with machine translation and matches from a large shared translation memory, so you can post-edit rather than translate from scratch. It handles tags and formatting, offers QA checks and a document aligner for building memories from old translations, and lets you outsource a project to professional translators from inside the tool. It is free for translators, agencies and companies, and the code is open source, so it can also be self-hosted, though most people use the hosted version. Because it runs in the browser, it works on any operating system. Compared with Trados or memoQ it offers fewer project management features and less control over offline work, and it depends on a connection.

Best for: Translators who want a free, no-install CAT tool for post-editing machine translation.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free to use with no installation
  • Machine translation and shared memory matches built in
  • Open-source code

Why people leave

  • Needs an internet connection
  • Fewer project management features than desktop CAT suites
  • Hosted version depends on a single vendor

Top Matecat alternatives

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  1. 1OmegaT logo
    OmegaT

    A free open-source desktop CAT tool that works offline.

    66.5
  2. 2memoQ logo
    memoQ

    A professional CAT suite with strong QA and on-premise servers.

    59.6
  3. 3Smartcat logo
    Smartcat

    Cloud CAT editor with AI translation and team workflows.

    57.2
  4. 4Lara Translate logo
    Lara Translate

    Translated's AI translator for quick translations outside a CAT workflow.

    55.3
  5. 5Trados Studio logo
    Trados Studio

    The industry standard with deeper project and terminology features.

    52.1

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Matecat: common questions

Is Matecat free?

Yes, Matecat is free to use.

Is Matecat open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at matecat/MateCat. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Matecat run on?

Matecat is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Matecat?

The highest-ranked Matecat alternatives right now are OmegaT, memoQ and Smartcat. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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