A translation workspace for modern desktops
Everything needed for translation
From original text to translation in three steps
Install and Login
Download the Windows client and create your free account.
Access to translation engine
Add your MT API keys or private enterprise engines in one place.
Translate anywhere
Translate selected text, screenshots, and files with translation memory and glossaries.
Advanced capabilities
- Use your own MT API keys for direct, private access.
- Add your company's own translation engine.
- The local HTTP interface allows third-party tools to query memory and machine translation.
- Brand and customize the software and apply for exclusive features.
- Privatize deployments to manage permissions and count internal usage.
- Regular local backups ensure the safety of your corpus.
Data security
- The translation corpus is stored on your local machine without risk of leakage.
- Machine translation requests are encrypted in transit.
- We do not collect any behavioral data from you during your work.
How to choose between Transbox and Trados, memoQ, Memsource, or Smartcat?
| Basic abilities | Current ProductTransboxDesktop translation toolbox for individual translators and lightweight localization work | Trados StudioMature professional CAT editing, proofreading, and translation project environment | memoQ translator proProfessional CAT tools that emphasize translator productivity, corpus reuse, and interoperability | Phrase TMS (formerly Memsource)Organization-Oriented Cloud Translation Management System and Localized Workflow Platform | SmartcatCloud platform that combines AI translation, online CAT editing, and team collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product positioning | Desktop Translation Toolbox | Professional CAT and Project Management Environment | Professional CAT translation environment | Cloud TMS and CAT Editor | Cloud-based AI translation and CAT platform |
| Main usage methods | Windows Desktop | The Windows desktop also provides browser operation. | Windows Desktop | Browser and cloud workspace-based | The browser can be used online without downloading or installing. |
| local data workflow | Corpora is stored locally by default | Supports on-premises desktop projects, or cloud-based | Local desktop workflow that connects to memoQ server | Mainly focusing on cloud projects and language assets | Primarily using cloud workspaces |
| translation memory | Management, Import/Export, Deduplication and Retrieval | Mature TM matching and reuse | Context TM, Fuzzy Matching and Consistency Retrieval | ContextTM, Pretranslation, and Project Reuse | Online TM, Context Matching and Multiplexing |
| terminology library | Management, import and export, and text term recognition | integrated terminology management | Integrated Term Library and Term Extraction | Multilingual Terminology and Quality Check | Online Terminology and Brand Language Assets |
| machine translation integration | Multi-engine and custom APIs | Integrating MT with generative translation capabilities | Supports multiple translation resources and automatic suggestions | Project-level MT and pre-translation workflows | AI translation and human proofreading workflow |
| Documents and Document Translation | PDF, Word, Pictures and Structured Documents | For multi-format professional translation projects | Supports multiple professional translation file formats | Cloud translation projects for multiple formats | Supports multiple online document translations |
| Word marking/screenshot translation | Built-in word selection, screenshots, and OCR translation | Not the main product scenario | Not the main product scenario | Not the main product scenario | Not the main product scenario |
| Team and Project Collaboration | Focusing on personal desktop workflows, scalable privatization solutions | Project management and cloud collaboration capabilities | Collaboration via memoQ server | Cloud projects, roles, and vendor collaboration | Browser Real-time Collaboration and Project Communication |
| More suitable | Users who want to complete daily translation, corpus management, and quick translation in one desktop tool | Requires professional translators and teams with full CAT editing, complex file compatibility, and a mature industry ecosystem. | Professional translators who value terminology, context matching, LiveDocs, and other CAT format compatibility | Teams that need cloud project management, vendor collaboration, automation, and enterprise localization processes | Teams looking to collaborate in real time via browser and connect AI translation and language service resources. |
It's not about who replaces whom, but about who fits your translation workflow better.
Professional CAT editors, cloud-based TMS, and desktop translation toolkits address different levels of problems. First, identify the tasks you handle most frequently, and then assess migration costs, data locations, and collaboration methods.
What is the difference between Transbox and Trados Studio?
Trados Studio is a mature CAT environment for professional translators and complex projects, with strengths in segmented editing, proofreading, translation memory, and an industry ecosystem. Transbox is more like a lightweight desktop translation toolkit, bringing text, word marking, screenshots, document translation, and corpus management together in one daily workflow.
Which is better for individual translators, Transbox or memoQ?
memoQ is more suitable if your work relies on full CAT editing, context matching, LiveDocs, or your customer's memoQ server; If your main needs are daily quick translation, document processing, local corpus management, and a custom machine translation engine, Transbox offers a more straightforward way to get started.
What is Memsource called now? Is it positioned the same as Transbox?
Memsource has been renamed Phrase TMS. Phrase TMS primarily serves cloud translation project management, automation, and team collaboration; Transbox primarily uses personal desktop workflows and local corpora, but the two are suitable for different use cases.
What are the main differences between Transbox and Smartcat?
Smartcat emphasizes in-browser AI translation, CAT editing, and real-time team collaboration. Transbox is a desktop tool, more suitable for users who value local corpora, word marking and screenshot translation, and who want to configure their own machine translation interface.
The above is a comparison of basic capabilities and product positioning, and does not represent complete features, price, or version differences. The features of each product will be continuously updated. Please refer to the corresponding official instructions before selecting a model.
What users say
"Having used many tools, Transbox is the one that amazes me the most. Document translation is completed instantly, and word marking and screenshot translation are easy, safe, and reassuring."
"Localization work used to be painful, but Transbox is intuitive, one-click everywhere, fast and accurate, and prioritizes privacy. I love it."
"Transbox doubled my efficiency, corpus management is a savior, stable and secure, highly recommended."
"As a cross-border seller, I translate extensively every day, and Transbox is a savior—it's fully functional, simple and easy to use, and the data is private."