Why Translation Software?

Hiring a human translator is expensive, time consuming and impractical for simple tasks like reading and writing emails, documents, web pages and other day–to–day tasks. But in an international marketplace, translation is necessary.

Whether you need to communicate internationally because of your work or because of personal reasons, translation software is a practical way to break language barriers. You can increase your client base, communicate directly with relatives or friends from another country and even browse non–English websites.

Website translation is becoming increasingly important as people from every nation are putting content on the Internet. It's important to be able to translate content, for both business and casual Internet surfing. Fortunately, translation software can do this as well as translate common file formats, like Word and HTML, so you can translate anything on your computer with the click of a button.

In this site, you’ll find articles on translating and comprehensive reviews on the top translation software that will help you make an informed decision on which translation software is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS, we do the research so you don’t have to.™

What to Look for in Translation Software

Translation does not replace a human translator or learning a second language. However, it should facilitate communication between two people who speak different languages. Furthermore, it should enable them to communicate through a variety of media, like documents, emails, webpages, etc.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate translation software.

  • Effectiveness – The whole point behind translation software is getting accurate translations. The most important consideration in ranking the software has been the results of translation tests we performed on each program. For the specifics of how the tests work, see the article The Translation Test Results .
  • Features Translation software should offer many practical features that make translations simple and effective. The most common features include program integration, back translate and auto–identify source language.
  • Ease of Use – Translation programs should integrate seamlessly with other applications like email, instant message applications, word processors, spreadsheets and more. Anyone should be able to utilize the software to meet their translation needs regardless of their knowledge of computers.
  • Languages/Formats – The most versatile translation software will be able to translate a wide variety of languages, and they will also be able to translate a wide variety of formats.
  • Help/Support – We graded each manufacturer on the help and support they provide to their customers. Manufacturers should provide written documentation like a user manual, FAQs or a user forum as well as contact information like a telephone number or email address.

To read the review on Babylon, the translation software our reviewers ranked #1, click here .

 
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Translation Software – Software de Traducción

Effective communication is essential to developing business and personal relationships. Translation software makes it possible to cross language barriers and exchange ideas in any language.

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Very good score   Very Good
Good score   Good
Fair score   Fair
Poor score   Poor
Babylon @promt Systran Power Translator Translate Personal Translution LingvoSoft Translator IdiomaX Word Magic NeuroTran
Babylon @promt Systran Power Translator Translate Personal Translution LingvoSoft Translator IdiomaX Word Magic NeuroTran
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Lowest Price Buy Babylon 8
$81.75
Buy @promt Personal 8
$39.99
Buy Systran Home 6
$69.00
Buy Power Translator Personal 12
$65.00
Buy Translate Personal 8
$99.99
Buy Translution Pro
$49.95
Buy LingvoSoft Translator
$99.95
Buy IdiomaX 5
$149.95
Buy Word Magic Home Edition 5
$195.00
Buy NeuroTran
$150.00
 
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Features Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Excellent Good
Ease of Use Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Available Languages Excellent Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Good
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Help/Support Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Excellent Very Good
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Available Versions
Upgraded Versions   Office, Pro, Expert Office, Business, Premium Pro, Premium, Euro, World Business, Pro Business, Corporate Talking Translator Office, Email, Web, Translation Suite Standard, Pro, Pro Plus Pro
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Effectiveness
Overall Test Score 95% 84% 73% 73% 73% 76% 74% 52% 46% N/A
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Number of Languages per Program 18 6 2 2 2 11 2 5 2 2
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Lowest Price Buy Babylon 8
$81.75
Buy @promt Personal 8
$39.99
Buy Systran Home 6
$69.00
Buy Power Translator Personal 12
$65.00
Buy Translate Personal 8
$99.99
Buy Translution Pro
$49.95
Buy LingvoSoft Translator
$99.95
Buy IdiomaX 5
$149.95
Buy Word Magic Home Edition 5
$195.00
Buy NeuroTran
$150.00

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