Home » Compare Comparing Wordfast Anywhere and Trados Studio 2022 Which software is better? Here is a rundown of features and reviews to help you make your decision. | |  |  | | Name | Wordfast Anywhere | Trados Studio 2022 | | Review breakdown | | | | Most helpful review | hey, not bad! I tried out six different CAT tools to find out which works best for me, and this one came in second after OmegaT. I might continue using Wordfast for scanned documents needing OCR, if I want to edit the source text while translating, and perhaps if I want to merge or split a translation memory.
pluses:
really quick and easy to start a new project
automatically puts the fuzzy match (including machine translation) into the target segment; if there are several matches, you can then toggle between them
makes a large public translation memory available to you — I didn’t try this but it sounds useful
built-in optical character recognizer
lets you upload files with a simple drag and drop
lets you edit the source segment, in a quick and easy manner
can import and export TMX files
the “placeables” feature is useful — I used it to insert an em-dash wherever I needed one
minuses:
no spell-checker
the glossary doesn’t automatically look up words from the segment
sometimes it freezes up somehow, so that I can’t open a segment by double-clicking on it
some kind of internal codes clutter the editor pane somewhat
doesn’t work with files in Open Document format
dialog boxes don’t close when I press the “Escape” key
whenever I paste any text from the source segment or the match pane into the target segment, it displays it with funny formatting until I leave the segment and come back to it
the “placeables” feature didn’t work the first time I tried the program
the shortcut for going to the first segment doesn’t work
sometimes it gets annoying to keep having to log in
it’s hard for me to get used to not having to press CTRL-S to keep saving my project
other:
It looks like you have to set the language for segmentation, because it doesn’t take this information automatically from the project. So if you switch source languages, you’ll probably have to go into setup and switch this before starting the next project.
11 out of 11 found this review helpful.
Read more reviews → | OK tool, quite easy to learn, but buggy and stuck in the past We have been deploying Trados for more than 10 years now.
The 2022 version of Trados is something to be considered when acquiring a new CAT-tool, but upgrading from earlier versions does not really add huge value (but a huge cost) unless cloud services for storage/project handling as well as machine translation are desired.
Trados is relatively easy to learn/handle, but at the same time stuck in the past.
Be aware of the following:
The 2022 version is (as of November 2022) buggy. Editing the Windows registry might be required to get things working properly, switching between projects is buggy.
Trados is having difficulties with UNC and requires mapped drives.
Licensning is "outdated" and not user friendly in times of home-office and remote work, i.e. can't use remote desktop unless when deploying a network license which again requires a local (separate computer acting as) server for license management (no cloud license)
When editing/translating the find/replace function comes short to MemoQ.
Editing/maintaining TMs needs improvment.
5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
Read more reviews → | | Product description | The world's most advanced web-based TM tool featuring complete privacy and confidentiality.
Wordfast Anywhere is designed to free translators from their home or office and allow them to work on projects from anywhere they have internet connection. Users can upload TM assets to a secure, password-protected workspace and access them from virtually any device that has a web browser. | Translation productivity software
Delivering translations and content localization with accuracy and speed is a key challenge for any translation professional. This is why translators professionals use Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools to help them work quickly and manage their translation jobs more efficiently. Trados Studio is a market-leading desktop and cloud CAT tool with over 270,000 users - the largest community of translation professionals in the world.
Trados is a long established CAT tool provider and if you are part of the Trados Community you have access to the largest selection of translation software, training materials, industry know-how, events and multi-lingual learning content anywhere in the world of localization.
Trados Studio offers professional translators an extensive platform in which they can edit, review, and manage their translation projects. It offers multiple core technologies built to help improve the quality, efficiency, and scalability of translations.
With the essential cloud capabilities included within Studio, you can move between desktop and cloud working as it suits you. You have the option to work from anywhere, on any device, and at any time.
Discover what's new in Trados Studio 2022:
You have a unique translation journey. And you need a translation solution that recognizes your unique and evolving needs. We’ve heard you.
Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
Trados Studio 2022 builds on a long history of innovation, advancement and attention to detail in computer-assisted translation (CAT), all designed to address the diverse, evolving needs of our users. The 2022 release reflects a wealth of development that has taken place since the release of Trados Studio 2021, including:
Better-than-ever synchronization between the desktop application and our cloud platform, letting you work wherever you choose.
New file types that help Studio cater to the widest variety of translation use cases, widening the scope of work you can decide to say 'yes' to.
Hundreds of updates made with the feedback of all of our users in mind, designed to help you work however you want.
Whatever your needs as a business or individual, and whatever your personal preferences, Trados Studio 2022 is designed for you.
View our "What's new in Trados Studio 2022" page here:
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Choose peace of mind. Choose Trados. With RWS, we will always:
Keep you ahead through innovation — Together Studio 2022 and it's new cloud capabilities represent another leap forward in CAT tool innovation from RWS. This is part of our ongoing commitment to keep our users ahead of the curve
Keep you up-to-date with free events and training — From live webinars to local roadshows and in-person training, our community always has access to knowledge to help them succeed in their roles
Keep you supported through global communities — Online or face-to-face, our global community connects the right people, in the right language, when it matters most. Wherever you are you can always raise questions, find answers, and discuss and share ideas with the world’s largest translation software community.
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| | Price | Starting at $3.47 per month | Head to the Trados store to view our latest offers on Trados Studio 2022 Freelance: View store | | File formats | MS Word MS Excel MS Powerpoint RTF TXT INX (InDesign) MIF (FrameMaker) TTX PDF (including scanned PDFs) Files can be compressed Wordfast Anywhere can store up to 10 files at a time | View our file type list here: | | License type | Software as a service (subscription) | Available as desktop (perpetual) and online (Software as a Service) | | Operating system | Linux, Mac OS X 10.8 and higher, Windows 7 and higher , Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 7, Mac OS 7, 8, 9, OSX 10.3.4 and higher , Windows 8.1, Windows XP, Windows 95, 98, ME, NT & 2000, Windows 10, Windows Vista, Mac OS X 10.6 and higher, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and higher, Mac OS X 10.4 and higher, Windows 10 (beta) | Windows | | System requirements | Any platform that supports internet browsing, including desktops, laptops, PDAs, tablets, and mobile devices. Browsers: Any javascript enabled browser | Find out more about the required system requirements, here: | | Compatibility | Supports open standard file formats XLIFF, TMX, TBX & OLIF | Trados Studio opens standard file formats XLIFF, TMX, TBX and OLIF out-the-box and provides an app store where you can download file type support for more. | | Support and upgrades offered/included | Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription, Free technical support via support ticket center, Free community support | Free installation and licensing support and free online community help from RWS employees, Paid support available for unlimited specialist support and free upgrades, Free online community help from RWS employees | | Support and tutorial links | No data | Support available here. | | Free trial | No data | Try the Trados Studio 2022 trial here: | | Languages supported | Wordfast Anywhere supports any language that is supported by your web browser. | Trados Studio supports the widest range of languages. View our list here: | Looking to buy one of these tools? Save when you buy through ProZ.com Translator Group Buying Translator Group Buying → | | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | | |
