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Gengo vs Lionbridge

Gengo and Lionbridge are both translation platforms. Fees — Gengo: Per-word rates set by the platform. Lionbridge: Per-project rates by language and task.

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Key differences

  • Fees — Gengo: Per-word rates set by the platform. Lionbridge: Per-project rates by language and task.
  • Both pay out via PayPal. Only Gengo offers Payoneer. Only Lionbridge offers Bank transfer.
  • Lionbridge is the older platform — founded in 1996, 12 years before Gengo (2008).
  • Gengo is based in Japan, Lionbridge in United States.

Which should you choose?

Choose Gengo if…

  • You want to withdraw via Payoneer.

Choose Lionbridge if…

  • You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
  • You prefer a long track record (since 1996).

Side by side

Gengo A crowd translation platform where translators pass language tests and work on short business content. Part of… Visit Lionbridge One of the largest localization companies, hiring freelance translators, interpreters, and testers worldwide f… Visit
Type Translation platforms like Gengo Translation platforms like Gengo
Category Translation & Languages Translation & Languages
Vetted No No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees Per-word rates set by the platform Per-project rates by language and task
Withdraw via PayPal, Payoneer Bank transfer, PayPal
Availability Worldwide Worldwide
Founded 2008 1996
Headquarters Tokyo, Japan Waltham, United States
Popularity 51 views · 0 likes 53 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Gengo or Lionbridge?

Gengo: Per-word rates set by the platform. Lionbridge: Per-project rates by language and task.

Where are Gengo and Lionbridge available?

Gengo: Worldwide. Lionbridge: Worldwide.