Wordfast Pro
Computer-assisted translation software
Localization software
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What is Wordfast Pro
Wordfast Pro is a desktop computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool used to translate and review documents with translation memory and terminology support. It targets freelance translators and language service providers that need an offline editor for common file formats. The product focuses on segment-based translation workflows, reuse of prior translations, and quality checks within a local application rather than a cloud-first localization platform.
Offline CAT workflow
Wordfast Pro runs as a desktop application, which supports offline translation work and local control of project files. This can fit environments where cloud access is restricted or where translators prefer local tools. It also reduces dependency on continuous internet connectivity during translation and review.
Translation memory and terminology
The product provides translation memory features to reuse previously translated segments across projects. It also supports terminology management to help maintain consistent term usage. These capabilities align with standard CAT workflows used by professional translators and small translation teams.
Document-centric translation editor
Wordfast Pro is designed around translating and reviewing documents in a segment editor with inline context. It supports common translation tasks such as concordance search, fuzzy matches, and basic QA checks. This makes it suitable for individual translators who need a focused editor rather than an end-to-end localization management system.
Limited localization platform capabilities
Wordfast Pro is primarily a CAT editor and does not provide the same breadth of workflow automation as full localization platforms. Capabilities such as centralized vendor management, web-based collaboration, and integrated product localization pipelines are typically outside its core scope. Teams that need multi-stakeholder orchestration may require additional systems.
Collaboration depends on file exchange
Because it is desktop-first, collaboration often relies on exchanging project packages and files rather than real-time, browser-based co-editing. This can introduce version-control overhead when multiple linguists work on the same content. It may also complicate centralized reporting and progress tracking compared with cloud-native tools.
Integration ecosystem is narrower
Compared with platform-oriented localization tools, Wordfast Pro generally offers fewer out-of-the-box integrations for developer workflows and content systems. Connecting it to continuous localization, repositories, or automated build pipelines may require manual steps or third-party processes. This can be a constraint for software localization teams with CI/CD requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordfast Pro (Standard license) | $480 per license (valid 3 years) | Includes free tech support and upgrades for the 3-year license period; purchasing a license removes demo-mode restrictions. Renewal after 3 years costs 50% of the standard list price (renewal period = 3 years). |
| Wordfast Pro (Developing-economy discount) | $240 per license (valid 3 years) | 50% discount for eligible individual/freelance users in qualifying developing economies (discount does not apply to corporations). Same support/upgrades and renewal rules apply. |
Additional notes:
- Demo mode (free) is available with limitations: bilingual projects only and up to 500 translation units in the TM; purchasing a license removes these demo restrictions.
