CafeTran Espresso

C tier on Translation SoftwareScore 6.8 · #10 of 154

Android app: Not listed
Free plan: Yes
Paid plans from: €6.67/mo
Runs on: Windows, Mac, Linux

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Summary

CafeTran Espresso is a computer-assisted translation application for translating documents and managing translation resources. It includes document translation, translation memory, and glossary tools, and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its free plan allows up to 1,000 translation units and 500 glossary terms. The Annual Subscription costs €80 per year and removes translation-memory and glossary size limits for the subscription year; it also includes latest-version updates and full support. Payment for that subscription is processed automatically. A One-time Purchase is listed at €200 per month and includes four years of upgrades and support. The free option gives users a way to work within the stated translation-unit and glossary limits, while the paid plans offer different terms for resource limits or upgrades and support. Pricing is listed in USD for the free plan and EUR for the paid plans.

Who it is for

It may suit translators who need document translation alongside translation memory and glossary tools. The free plan is an option for those whose work fits within its stated unit and glossary limits.

What is good

Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Includes document translation and translation memory
Glossary tools are included
Free plan includes 1,000 translation units
Annual subscription removes glossary and memory size limits

What to know first

Free plan is limited to 500 glossary terms
Free plan is limited to 1,000 translation units
One-time Purchase is listed at €200 per month

Verdict

CafeTran Espresso offers translation tools across three desktop platforms, with a limited free plan and paid options. Check the plan terms carefully, particularly the listed monthly price for the One-time Purchase.

CafeTran Espresso plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free 1,000 translation units · 500 glossary terms cafetran.com · 20 Sept 2026

Annual Subscription €80/yr Payment processed automatically Removes translation-memory and glossary size limitations for the subscription ye · Latest-version updates · Full support cafetran.com · 20 Sept 2026

One-time Purchase €200/mo 4 years of upgrades and support cafetran.com · 20 Sept 2026