Home » Compare Comparing Memsource and Wordfast Classic Which software is better? Here is a rundown of features and reviews to help you make your decision. | |  |  | | Name | Memsource | Wordfast Classic | | Review breakdown | | | | Most helpful review | Freely available and easy to use, not lacking much I have been using MemSource for almost a year, from the position of a linguist assigned jobs by an LSP. I also use another CAT tool so I feel competent to make some comparisons.
From my perspective of a linguist - translator, what I appreciate most about MemSource is the availability and simplicity of use. First of all, MemSource Editor is free of charge, so the fact that the LSP I work for has decided to implement MemSource and has asked me to translate in this environment does not cost me a single penny.
Secondly, the Editor is a very simple and intuitive tool which is easy to install and use but still has many powerful features. To give some examples, there is a track changes function, a thorough QA check, full spellchecking and grammar checking and all the main features you would normally expect to be available in a CAT tool.
Among the drawbacks, I miss a live preview feature most of all and sometimes I would like to connect my own TMs and glossaries to the projects I am working on, which is currently not possible.
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Read more reviews → | User friendly and good value for money. Been using Wordfast Classic for Word source texts since 2009. Has become an 'old friend'. Easy to use. I don't use full functionality, due to my limitations! Represents good value for money, compared with SDL Trados.14 out of 15 found this review helpful.
Read more reviews → | | Product description | Memsource's mission is to make translation more efficient for everyone involved.
Thanks to AI-evaluated machine translation, translation memories, terminology management tools, real-time preview, 50+ files formats, and 400+ languages supported, as well as an intuitive interface, Memsource allows translators to apply their effort to the content that requires their attention the most.
By zeroing in on what is truly important, translators can accomplish more in less time while increasing the quality of their translations.
All this is accessible on-the-go from macOS, Windows, Linux, and mobile devices.
Let the functionality speak for itself in a 30-day free trial. | THE BEST TRANSLATION MEMORY SOLUTION FOR MICROSOFT WORD
Wordfast Classic (WFC) integrates with Microsoft Word to create a powerful translation memory tool that is quick to learn and easy to use. Discover why thousands of freelance translators worldwide rely on Wordfast Classic as their TM tool of choice. | | Price | For freelancers, Memsource offers a full solution at €20 a month. Free version is also available. | $460 | | File formats | 50+ file formats. Click for the list. | Microsoft Word | | License type | Software as a service (subscription) | 3-year license | | Operating system | Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X 10.8 and higher, Windows 7 and higher , Windows 10 (beta), Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and higher, Mac OS X 10.6 and higher, Windows 95, 98, ME, NT & 2000, Mac OS 7, 8, 9, OSX 10.3.4 and higher , Windows 2000, Linux, Mac OS X 10.4 and higher, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 95, 98, ME, NT & 2000, Mac OS 7, 8, 9, OSX 10.3.4 and higher , Linux, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP | | System requirements | Any platform that supports internet browsing, including desktops, laptops, PDAs, tablets, and mobile devices. Browsers: Any javascript enabled browser. | - MS Word (PC): MS Word 2000 and higher*
- MS Word (Mac): MS Word 2011 or 2019
| | Compatibility | Supports open standard file formats XLIFF, TMX, TBX, interoperability with other CAT tools. | Requires Microsoft Word | | Support and upgrades offered/included | Free community support, Free technical support via support ticket center, Free upgrades to all future versions, Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription | Installation support, Free community support, Free technical support via support ticket center, Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription | | Support and tutorial links | Click | Online support center | | Free trial | Click | Work in the demo version free forever. License required once you reach 500 translated sentences per translation memory. | | Languages supported | Memsource supports any language that is supported by your web browser. | Wordfast Classic supports any language that is supported by Microsoft Word. This includes Eastern European, Cyrillic, Asian, Right-to-Left, and various other languages. | 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... | | | | | | |
