How does Passolo compare with other localization tools? Thread poster: Eduardo García Soñanes
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Hello everyone, I know there are many software localization tools. I'm trying to do a comparison. A client just asked me about Passolo and price and I would like to give her a better alternative. In your point of view what is the best tool? Thanks in advance Eduardo | | | Passolo and others | Apr 21, 2010 |
Hi Eduardo, Passolo Essential is included in the SDL Trados Studio 2009 package. Although Passolo is not bad, I prefer RC WinTrans (www.schaudin.de): it integrates seamlessly with Trados 2007 and earlier and is extremely easy to use, i.e. the learning curve is pretty steep. I should also mention that probably all current localization tools can now produce TMX files to update any translation memo... See more Hi Eduardo, Passolo Essential is included in the SDL Trados Studio 2009 package. Although Passolo is not bad, I prefer RC WinTrans (www.schaudin.de): it integrates seamlessly with Trados 2007 and earlier and is extremely easy to use, i.e. the learning curve is pretty steep. I should also mention that probably all current localization tools can now produce TMX files to update any translation memory. ▲ Collapse | | |
Stanislav Pokorny wrote: Passolo Essential is included in the SDL Trados Studio 2009 package. Although Passolo is not bad, I prefer RC WinTrans ( www.schaudin.de): it integrates seamlessly with Trados 2007 Probably better than Passolo. I had a lot of Trados connection crashes in Passolo. and earlier and is extremely easy to use, i.e. the learning curve is pretty steep. Agree. I worked with both tools, I liked a lot RC-WinTrans but in the real life I worked mainly with Passolo (my customers use(d) mainly Passolo). Take a look on Multilizer/Sisulizer too. They're sensibly cheaper and quite good. Forget about Catalyst, the first usable version starts from 4500 euro + VAT, AFAIR. You should download trial versions and test 'em on your real cases. It's really important. E.g. 5-6 years ago, I did a research for one of my customers. Only Passolo, Catalyst and RC-Wintrans were able to parse huge (approx. 1 MB) rc files. All the remaining tools purchased without extensive tests would be unusable. Cheers GG | | |
Thanks for the tips Stanislav and Grzegorz. I'll try RC WinTrans. I have already used Passolo. Sisulizer looks interesting too, although some translators say it doesn't work well on huge files. Best regards Eduardo | |
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Licensing... dongle... | Apr 22, 2010 |
Eduardo García Soñanes wrote: Thanks for the tips Stanislav and Grzegorz. I'll try RC WinTrans. I have already used Passolo. Sisulizer looks interesting too, although some translators say it doesn't work well on huge files. And take a closer look to the licensing. E.g. if you want a portable license, Passolo is still shipped with dongle which gives you an incomparable freedom to select the machine you want to use. You can even setup a license server using the dongle. It may have an impact on your choice. BTW. When a tool (or a version of a tool) doesn't handle updates and/or leveraging from the previous versions of the project, forget about it. In the real life, IT projects evolve. There are always last minute updates. E.g. you can't handle it correctly in Catalyst Translator. Cheers GG | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » How does Passolo compare with other localization tools? Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
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