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| Name | Wordfast Classic | Wordfast Pro 3 |
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| Most helpful review | 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 → | Quite good, especially for the young translator I started with the demo version of this tool and later on bought the licence. It's quite easy to use and has the basic functionalities needed by a young translator. Compared to other CAT tools, there are a lot of improvements to make. It is however worth its price.
It is a good entry level tool for those new to the translation industry, especially its demo version. Unlike other cat tools, you can import and export TMs even with the demo version. The only limitation is the size of the TM.
Wordfast still has a long way to go in order to match other CAT tools. You will soon feel the need to buy other CAT tools: Trados which seems to be the most used by agencies, MemoQ which a good number of freelancers enjoy, Deja V, etc.
NB: for those living in developing economies (Africa, India, etc.), you don't need to buy Wordfast through Proz TGB. A 50% discount is offered through their website. On TGB, you only have 40% discount, and will wait for weeks for the buy to close.21 out of 22 found this review helpful.
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| Product description | 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. | THE #1 TRANSLATION MEMORY SOFTWARE FOR ANY PLATFORM
Wordfast Pro (WFP) is a standalone, multiplatform TM tool designed to change the landscape for every stakeholder in the translation process, from project manager to freelance translator |
| Price | $460 | €400 |
| File formats | Microsoft Word | MS Word MS Excel MS Powerpoint HTML XML ASP/JSP/Java INX (InDesign) MIF (FrameMaker TTX PDF |
| License type | 3-year license | 3-year license |
| Operating system | Windows 7, Linux, Windows XP, Mac OS 7, 8, 9, OSX 10.3.4 and higher , Windows 95, 98, ME, NT & 2000, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows 10 | Linux, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.4 and higher |
| System requirements | - MS Word (PC): MS Word 2000 and higher*
- MS Word (Mac): MS Word 2011 or 2019
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| Compatibility | Requires Microsoft Word | No data |
| Support and upgrades offered/included | Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription, Installation support, Free technical support via support ticket center, Free community support | Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription |
| Support and tutorial links | Online support center | No data |
| Free trial | Work in the demo version free forever. License required once you reach 500 translated sentences per translation memory. | No data |
| Languages supported | Wordfast Classic supports any language that is supported by Microsoft Word. This includes Eastern European, Cyrillic, Asian, Right-to-Left, and various other languages. | Wordfast Pro supports any language that is supported by Microsoft Word. This includes Eastern European, Cyrillic, Asian, Right-to-Left, and various other languages. |
