translate5
translate5 is an open-source translation management system for organizing translation projects and collaborative workflows.
What translate5 is
translate5 is an open-source translation management system for organizing translation projects and collaborative workflows. It supports translation memory, terminology management, QA checks and alignment. translate5 AI handles translation, post-editing, review, pre-translation and automated quality estimation using cloud or on-premises language models. translate5 Visual provides live layout previews with comments, annotations and print approval workflows, while TermPortal offers centralized glossary management and approval processes. The system integrates with DeepL, Google and Microsoft machine translation, several LLMs, CAT formats, Plunet, GroupShare and WorldServer. Its user-interface functions are available through a REST API, and it supports plug-ins, external services and standalone components. It can run in shared or private cloud, on-premises, hybrid or multicloud setups. The maker describes its Germany-hosted cloud as GDPR-compliant. The free downloadable version excludes several plug-ins, including AI, Visual, InstantTranslate, TermPortal and the DeepL Connector. A free 30-day trial is offered. Paid plans include User-based (basic features) at €2,400 a year and User-based (all features) at €4,440 a year; Volume-based costs €10,900 a year.
Good
- Open-source translation management system
- Includes translation memory and terminology management
- REST API exposes every user-interface function
- Supports cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployment
- Free 30-day trial is available
Watch out
- Free download excludes several plug-ins
- Basic paid plan has no API usage or automated UI access
- Offline desktop use is not supported
Who it suits
translate5 is intended for industrial companies, language service providers and developers managing translation workflows. Its deployment options can suit organizations that need cloud, on-premises or hybrid hosting.
Verdict
translate5 covers project management, terminology and quality workflows, with optional translation and review tools. Check which plug-ins and API access are included in the plan that fits your deployment needs.
Plans and prices
From translate5's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| User-based (basic features) | €2,400 a year | 1 main user + 10 linguists · unlimited words · no API usage or automated UI access · excludes translate5 AI, Visual, TermPortal, Tracked Changes, InstantTranslate & Client Portal · €2,400/year |
| User-based (all features) | €4,440 a year | 1 main user + 10 linguists · unlimited words · all features · no API usage or automated UI access · €4,440/year |
| Volume-based | €10,900 a year | unlimited users · 2,000,000 words/year included · additional words available · all features · €10,900/year |
| Flatrate | Priced on request | unlimited users · unlimited words · all features · Get in touch |
The facts
Each one read from translate5's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI translation
- translate5 AI supports translation, post-editing, review, pre-translation and automated quality estimation using cloud or on-premises language models.checked 7 Oct 2026
- API and extensibility
- Every user-interface function is available through a REST API, and the system supports plug-ins, external services and standalone components.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Cloud hosting
- The maker describes its hosted cloud as GDPR-compliant and hosted in Germany, with daily infrastructure snapshots and separate daily data backups.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- translate5 can run in a shared or private cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid or multicloud setup.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists integrations for DeepL, Google and Microsoft machine translation, several LLMs, CAT formats, Plunet, GroupShare and WorldServer.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker presents translate5 for industrial companies, language service providers and developers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- translate5 is an open-source translation management system for managing translation projects and collaborative workflows.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says translate5 was pentested by SySS.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- MittagQI provides professional code development, roadmaps and support for translate5.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Terminology
- TermPortal supports centralized glossary management with images, cross-references, TBX import/export and proposal, review and approval workflows.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Visual review
- translate5 Visual provides live layout previews and supports comments, annotations and print approval workflows.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free download limit
- The free downloadable version excludes several plug-ins, including translate5 AI, Visual, InstantTranslate, TermPortal and the DeepL Connector.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free 30-day trial and says users can request a hosted test system.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Mössingen, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
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