ApSIC Xbench
ApSIC Xbench combines translation quality assurance and terminology management for professional translators.
What ApSIC Xbench is
ApSIC Xbench combines translation quality assurance and terminology management for professional translators. It searches bilingual references and terminology in formats such as TMX, XLIFF, Trados, Wordfast, memoQ, and Deja Vu. Its predefined checks look for completeness, consistency, numbers, tags, spelling, and key terms. Users can also build custom checklists through PowerSearch, regular expressions, or Microsoft Word wildcards. Hunspell dictionaries support spell-checking in 48 languages. Plugins or extensions are listed for Trados Studio, Passolo, Matecat, Phrase TMS, Transifex, Smartcat, Crowdin, and Google Polyglot. Xbench 3.0 runs on Windows XP through Windows 11 and is available in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. A fully functional 30-day trial is available. The paid Xbench 3.0 plan costs €99/year + VAT (if applicable); a free Xbench 2.9 edition is also listed, but it is non-Unicode and development is frozen. Licensed users may install it on internet-connected computers, with one simultaneous instance per authorized user.
Good
- Checks completeness, consistency, numbers, and tags
- Hunspell spell-checking for 48 languages
- Searches terminology in common CAT formats
- 30-day fully functional trial
Watch out
- Xbench 3.0 costs €99/year + VAT if applicable
- Free Xbench 2.9 is non-Unicode
- Development of Xbench 2.9 is frozen
- No phone support
Who it suits
Xbench suits professional translators who need terminology searches and repeatable quality checks across common CAT formats. Its trial offers a way to evaluate Xbench 3.0 before subscribing.
Verdict
Xbench provides terminology lookup and configurable QA checks, with integrations across several translation tools. Choose the current paid version for ongoing development; the listed free edition has a non-Unicode limitation and frozen development.
Plans and prices
From ApSIC Xbench's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Xbench 2.9 | Free | Non-Unicode freeware; development is frozen · Free of charge |
| Xbench 3.0 | €99 a year | Multi-user license; subscription time is divided among authorized users; maximum 10 years per user · €99/year + VAT (if applicable) |
The facts
Each one read from ApSIC Xbench's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Custom checks
- Users can create checklists from searches using PowerSearch, regular expressions, or Microsoft Word wildcards.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The download page lists plugins or extensions for Trados Studio, Passolo, Matecat, Phrase TMS, Transifex, Smartcat, Crowdin, and Google Polyglot.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License use
- A licensed user can install Xbench on any internet-connected computer, with one simultaneous instance per authorized user.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- ApSIC says it collects email and device signature data for Xbench 3.0 license compliance, and that its servers reside in the European Union.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Xbench combines translation quality assurance and terminology management for professional translators.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Quality checks
- Predefined QA checks cover completeness, consistency, numbers, tags, spelling, and key terminology.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- ApSIC states that it maintains an information security management system intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Spell-checking
- Xbench includes Hunspell spell-checking dictionaries for 48 languages.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Xbench 3.0 includes email support and does not offer phone support.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Terminology search
- It searches bilingual references and terminology sources in common CAT formats, including TMX, XLIFF, Trados, Wordfast, memoQ, and Deja Vu.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Version limitation
- Xbench 2.9 is non-Unicode, and the maker says further fixes or enhancements are unlikely because development is frozen.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The maker offers a fully functional Xbench 3.0 download free for 30 days.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Windows support
- Xbench 3.0 is available in 32-bit and 64-bit editions and lists Microsoft Windows XP through Windows 11 among its supported systems.checked 9 Oct 2026
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