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ProZ vs Stepes

ProZ and Stepes are both translation platforms. Fees — ProZ: Membership - clients pay directly. Stepes: ~$0.05-0.14/word.

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Key differences

  • Fees — ProZ: Membership - clients pay directly. Stepes: ~$0.05-0.14/word.
  • Only ProZ offers Direct payment from clients. Only Stepes offers PayPal or Stripe.
  • ProZ is the older platform — founded in 1999, 16 years before Stepes (2015).

Which should you choose?

Choose ProZ if…

  • You want to withdraw via Direct payment from clients.
  • You prefer a long track record (since 1999).

Choose Stepes if…

  • You want to withdraw via PayPal or Stripe.

Side by side

ProZ The largest community and job board for professional translators and interpreters. Clients post jobs and trans… Visit Stepes A mobile-first translation platform where translators take on paid localization jobs. Visit
Type Translation platforms like Gengo Translation platforms like Gengo
Category Translation & Languages Translation & Languages
Vetted No No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees Membership - clients pay directly ~$0.05-0.14/word
Withdraw via Direct payment from clients PayPal or Stripe
Availability Worldwide Worldwide
Founded 1999 2015
Headquarters Syracuse, United States San Francisco, United States
Popularity 36 views · 0 likes 50 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, ProZ or Stepes?

ProZ: Membership - clients pay directly. Stepes: ~$0.05-0.14/word.

Where are ProZ and Stepes available?

ProZ: Worldwide. Stepes: Worldwide.

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