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Smartcat vs Unbabel
Smartcat and Unbabel are both translation platforms. Fees — Smartcat: Freelancers set rates. Unbabel: Per-task rates.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Smartcat: Freelancers set rates. Unbabel: Per-task rates.
- Both pay out via PayPal. Only Smartcat offers Bank transfer.
- Unbabel is the older platform — founded in 2013, 3 years before Smartcat (2016).
- Smartcat is based in United States, Unbabel in Portugal.
Which should you choose?
Choose Smartcat if…
- You want to withdraw via Bank transfer.
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Smartcat
A translation platform combining AI translation with a marketplace of human linguists for editing and review.…
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| Type | Translation platforms like Gengo | Translation platforms like Gengo |
| Category | Translation & Languages | Translation & Languages |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Freelancers set rates | Per-task rates |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | PayPal |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2016 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Popularity | 63 views · 0 likes | 41 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Smartcat or Unbabel?
Smartcat: Freelancers set rates. Unbabel: Per-task rates.
Where are Smartcat and Unbabel available?
Smartcat: Worldwide. Unbabel: Worldwide.