# Page 3 | Trados Studio Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Trados Studio the right Translation Management solution for you? Explore 88 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/151746/Trados-Studio/reviews --- Trados Studio 4.3 (88) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/151746/Trados-Studio/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Trados Studio ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 88 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Yann T. Translator Translation and Localization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great translation management tool" September 30, 2020 5.0 I have been using SDL Trados for a bit more than one year and it has showed useful in various occasions, however, it required a few hours to get acquainted with the main features. Overall a good product, but its price don't make it the first option for most of independent workers. Pros The translation memory is a smart tool and comes handy for translating large documents with a fair amount of repetitions. The system supports a lot of different file types. Cons The software is not very stable and has an annoying tendency to crash, especially when using with large files. Its price is expensive and can be an important obstacle for a translator working independently. Review Source VV Valentina V. Translator Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An essential software for every translator" October 25, 2021 5.0 Pros Thanks to this software I really spare time during my work. I can work faster, provide a better overall quality and consistency to my customers. It's easier to use and more complete than other CAT-tools. If you'll try it, you'll never leave it! Cons Some add-ons should be improved or simplified. Review Source TK Terri K. Project Manager Translation and Localization Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Tried and True!" April 1, 2022 5.0 Pros There's a reason Trados is considered the standard for CAT tools across the industry. Not only is it one of the largest as far as functionality, but it's our #1 litmus test for not only our linguists but also our team members. Even if somebody never touches translation directly, it's important for them to know and understand how Trados works and how our software can integrate with it. I also personally love the videos and resources that are available to help troubleshoot any issues. Since it so widely used, there are also large communities of users that share tips and solutions that work for them. Cons I feel like this is probably the complaint I see the most often, that Trados can be "clunky," unintuitive, and slow. It definitely has some quirks in those areas, but as long as you realize that when you're getting on, that it's just going to take as long as it takes and you're patient with it then it goes great. Review Source EG Eli G. Traduttore Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Utile" January 24, 2023 4.0 Mi è stato molto utile in certi lavori Pros Apprezzo la traduzione automatica tramite l'utilizzo di memorie di traduzione e il fatto che mantenga lo stesso layout Cons La maggior parte delle memorie sono a pagamento nonostante il software sia carissimo Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Lecturer Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The CAT tool you will be required to use" March 6, 2019 5.0 I only use Trados (I started using it back in 2006, now using version 2017) when I am required by an agency. This is not because I don't know how to, on the contrary, I can and have taught people how to work with it. But the result is invariably the same: they are dumbfounded by its complexity, especially after comparing it to other tools. Pros Rich in features and functionalities. The support for community-made add-ons that solve various problems or improve (facilitate) functionality. Cons Trados has the steepest learning curve among the leading CAT tools, and managing even a simple setting can be quite a challenge. I have to say I hate the fact the in order to be able to work with terminology, you are required to purchase a separate – and costly – tool. Review Source JS John S. IT Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Been using SDL Trados for years now - very happy and will continue to use it." September 5, 2017 4.0 Translations are done better and faster. Pros It does what it needs to and it does it well. Very well recognized name with other vendors so easy to find people who use it. Cons Sometimes the updates and licensing can be a bit of a pain. Unless you pay extra the support turn around time can be a bit slow (but they are always friendly and will do everything they can for you) Review Source RB Rostyslav B. Translator Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's a great product but pricy." July 12, 2022 5.0 It is a good product. It changed my life. I increased my productivity. It has a lot of settings allowing to adjust it perfectly to my needs. Pros It works offline. No need for Internet connection. Sometimes that is very important. Great functionality. Cons If TM is huge, it is necessary to have powerful PC. Review Source RR Roberto R. CEO Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the first but competitors caught up..." August 11, 2022 5.0 I have mixed feeling about the product. It took me years to really accept it until the industry made it almost mandatory to use it and I had to learn how to use it. Pros It has many likeable features which are updated frequently and work very well. Cons Sometimes the software is hard to use and you need special training to understand and use the product. Alternatives considered [Wordfast Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/159255/Wordfast-Pro/) Reason for choosing Trados Studio It was a breakthrough product in the industry and we were a bit slow to accept it as such. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer French/English Translator Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Useful CAT tool" August 1, 2018 4.0 Terminology bank for clients. Pros Fairly easy to use if you only do simple Word document translations. Pretty straightforward. Tags are easy to insert. Cons Doesn't format as well as other CAT tool and the free version has a limit of terms it can store per client. Review Source Dmitry K. Founder Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A leader on the market that could use some improvement in UI" July 19, 2019 4.0 I need to work with Trados because some of my clients work with it and we need to keep the same format of files. The tool itself is pretty great except for some features that feel like overkill. Pros Trados was one the first tools that I have used and I always appreciated the straightforward project setup process. Cons This tools suffers from an abundance of features that only a small fraction of users actually need or use. It could definitely improve user interface to make it easier for users to navigate the menu and perform simple commands. Proprietary file formats make compatibility with other similar tools an issues as well. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Traductor autónomo Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Initially difficult to get the hang of it but after just a few projects became easy and automatic." July 6, 2018 5.0 The possibility to work freelance more efficient and effectively while also being hired independently by companies that use the same software Pros After you've learned most features, you realise all the great qualities, for example, creating a translation memory or your own terminology database basically using any languages you work with, while also providing different specialised fields where you can save them according to your own categories. It adds up to an incredible time saver that increases your productivity, which is also accountable, because it keeps track of how many words you've translated and also tells you how much further you have to go. Cons I would have to say its incompatibility with other softwares. You cannot share translation memories or any other documents with non Trados users. Review Source ND Nataliya D. Freelancer Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review about SDL Trados Studio " May 26, 2019 5.0 I like it very much. I use it in my everyday working process, actually I don’t see myself without it. Pros It really speeds the working process, and helps keep consistency of similar documents. Cons The only minus is the pricing, and that there are many update also to be purchased. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer 翻訳サービス Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Tradosが使えれば、他も使える" December 7, 2022 4.0 Tradosでの作業を指定されるクライアントさんは多いと思います。高価なお買い物ですが、本格的に翻訳を考えている場合には購入をお勧めします。使いこなせると、とても自信が付くと思います。 Pros オンライン・オフライン両方の機能が使えるし、機能が盛りだくさんなおかげで、Tradosが使えれば他のCATツールも大体の物が使えると思います。 Cons 結構、頻繁にエラーや不具合が発生します。 Review Source PV P V. Freelance translator Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Absolutely essential for a professional translator" December 8, 2016 5.0 In my opinion, SDL Trados is the most complete CAT tool on the market. As well as offering basic features such as automatic alignment and adaptive TMs, the more advanced functionalities such as AutoSuggest, PerfectMatch or termbase integration will greatly boost your productivity. It also offers some project management and preparation capabilities, which do come in handy. Further useful plug ins and apps can be found on the SDL AppStore, although purchasing the individual licenses can get pricy. All in all, a great proudct, though there are cheaper CAT tools out there . Pros Productivity boost, PDF reader, ease of use, great design. Cons The price point. Review Source MC Myriam C. Translator Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Some problems" February 4, 2020 3.0 I've been using this software since more than 3 years and despite it's considered the best program for translators, I don't agree as I lost my job because it crashed. However I can see it has interesting features, like suggestions of already translated words/sentences. Pros This software has a feature wich gives you some suggestions about the words and sentences you have already translated. Cons It happened several times that I lost my job because the program crashed and I could not recovered. Review Source CS Cler S. Text editor Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent Translation memory" January 30, 2018 5.0 Pros Allows to work with MS Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, HTML-documents and files of other formats. Trados has a module for glossaries. Although I'm not an interpreter, but an editor, I still enjoy using the application. Cons At first there were difficulties with the interface, but after a few days I got used to it and all the questions disappeared. Review Source MK Marcin K. Translator Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent software for translators" April 19, 2017 4.0 A leading programme on the market for translators. A real must-have. Exceeds all CATs known to me so far. Pros Ease of use Compatibility Popularity Cons Speed Size Review Source Uku S. Head of Business Development Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Probably the most used translation software" December 15, 2017 4.0 Pros Includes everything that a professional translator needs. But can be do complicated for a seldom user. Cons Maybe too complicated for those who are not using it on a daily basis. Most clients however require Trados for most of the translation tasks. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Manager Translation and Localization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Difficult and overpriced software" April 9, 2019 3.0 I have never had a great experience with Trados. Yes, it is capable of a lot, but it costs so much time to be able to learn how to effectively use it, and for the number of errors and problems you can come across while trying to figure it out, it's completely not worth it. Pros The only real benefit I see to using Trados is that a lot of people use it, so as a linguist it would be a great tool to have just to be able to work on projects for clients that use Trados. Cons This software is so expensive! Honestly, I believe it is seriously overpriced. It is SO difficult and complicated to use, completely NOT intuitive or user friendly. It takes a lot of time to learn how to use it well and to maximize the benefits and features. There are often unexplainable bugs that can slow down projects and make life plain frustrating. Review Source AT Amerigo T. Junior programmer Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Wide opportunities to overcome the language barrier for any specialist" February 20, 2018 5.0 Pros In everyday situations I use this program. It is imperfect, but it gives a better result than the translators from Google. I am pleased with the simple interface and nice design. At the same time, the program has good functionality and remembers the previous translation (it allows inserting already finished pieces at full or partial coincidence). Cons Translation is imperfect, as in any other automated translation system. I would like to improve the translation of the artistic text. Review Source OS Olga S. Postgraduate student Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Powerful CAT tool" March 29, 2018 5.0 Pros The program is simply indispensable for all those who professionally translate. It is convenient to work with Word and PDF. The interface is clear, you can quickly understand all the functions. There is a module for connecting dictionaries. Cons The program should be purchased by professionals and those who earn remittances. Like any other CAT tool, Trados is not suitable for literary translations. From technical shortcomings - the program takes up a lot of space. Review Source AR Antonio R. Translator Translation and Localization Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Not as good as I thought it was." July 21, 2022 5.0 No good at all for me. I find it confusing and not easy to use. Pros I did not like much actually. I had great expectations but in the end I was a bit frustrated. Cons It is confusing. I expected much from the product as it is very popular. But the price is way too high and what it offers is not something we can\`t find in other similar products. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Versatile and powerful" January 17, 2018 5.0 Translation, proofreading Pros Great translation memory and term-base management and maintenance. Despite some flaws, It's the best translation tool out there. Cons Long learning process to find where is what. Some bugs and it doesn't have a live preview which would be handy. Review Source AN Aura N. SMM-manager Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great software!" February 27, 2018 4.0 Pros The program has an intelligent memory that allows it to extract and quickly translate familiar pieces of text. This is a very convenient function, which is little implemented. It was she who caused my acquaintance with this system. I recommend. Cons Absolutely useless for ordinary non-professional literature. This is not a translator in the classical sense. The program remembers what the translator has already translated. This point of many is misleading. Review Source ET Emily T. Freelance Translator Translation and Localization Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Wasn't able to Successfully Implement It" September 1, 2019 2.0 I do freelance translation. I typically work with manually scanned documents and faxes, where something like Trados or another CAT tool is not helpful. However, a larger company asked me to consider Trados in order to complete a specialized project with them, and I agreed. After spending many frustrating hours trying to successfully complete operations within Trados, I gave up and cancelled the contract with the company. Perhaps in the future, while working with someone who knows Trados well, I might have some success with it. But, as it is, I wasn't able to get any useful work out of it. Pros The biggest pro that Trados has going for it is the number of companies that require the use of Trado in order to do translation work for them. 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