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Translation memory tools for translators and agencies: desktop Wordfast Pro, Word-based Classic and web-based Anywhere.

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About Wordfast

Wordfast is a family of translation memory (CAT) tools that has been sold since 1999, aimed mostly at freelance translators and smaller agencies. Wordfast Pro is the standalone desktop app: it opens Office, InDesign, FrameMaker, HTML, XML and XLIFF files, including Trados and memoQ packages, and offers TM and glossary lookups, machine translation integration, segment filtering and live quality checks as you type. Wordfast Classic runs inside Microsoft Word as macros, and Wordfast Anywhere works in the browser with your memories stored on Wordfast's server. Wordfast Server lets teams share memories. Pricing is deliberately modest and uses one-time payments rather than auto-renewing subscriptions; Anywhere is sold as pay-as-you-go monthly credit, and the desktop tools have a demo mode before you buy. Wordfast Pro runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, though the company warns that future macOS versions may break it. It suits translators who want a cheaper, cross-platform alternative to Trados.

Best for: Freelance translators who want an affordable, cross-platform CAT tool that reads Trados and memoQ files.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Desktop app runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Imports Trados packages and memoQ XLIFF files
  • One-time payments with no automatic renewals
  • Browser-based Anywhere edition for working on any device

Why people leave

  • Demo mode limits Wordfast Pro to bilingual projects
  • Vendor warns Wordfast Pro may not run on upcoming macOS releases
  • No refunds after purchase
  • Dated interface and website compared with newer cloud CAT tools

Top Wordfast alternatives

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  1. 1memoQ logo
    memoQ

    Popular desktop CAT tool with strong project management, often preferred by agencies over Wordfast.

    64.8
  2. 2OmegaT logo
    OmegaT

    Free open-source CAT tool that also runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with no licence to buy.

    61.8
  3. 3Matecat logo
    Matecat

    Free web-based CAT tool, a no-cost alternative to Wordfast Anywhere for browser-based work.

    59.4
  4. 4Trados Studio logo
    Trados Studio

    The industry-standard CAT tool many agencies require, with a larger ecosystem but higher prices.

    58.3
  5. 5Smartcat logo
    Smartcat

    Cloud translation platform with a free tier, built-in MT and a marketplace of translators.

    57.5

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Wordfast: common questions

Is Wordfast free?

No, Wordfast is a paid product. Wordfast Anywhere price: $9.90 per month (checked on Wordfast's own site).

Is Wordfast open source?

No, Wordfast is not open source. Open-source alternatives include OmegaT and Matecat.

What platforms does Wordfast run on?

Wordfast is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Wordfast?

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

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