| Feature | Vernacia | Smartcat |
|---|---|---|
Document formats supported | 14 (PPTX, PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPT, DOC, ODP, ODT, TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, HTML, EPUB) | 50+ (via CAT editor) |
Preserves original formatting | ||
Translation memory Smartcat has mature TM management (a core TMS feature). | ||
Custom glossary / terminology | ||
Team collaboration (shared projects, seats) | ||
Human translator / reviewer marketplace Smartcat has a built-in marketplace of 500k+ linguists. Vernacia is AI-only today. | ||
CAT editor (segment-by-segment review UI) Vernacia focuses on end-to-end auto translation; it does not ship a CAT editor. | ||
API access | ||
Languages supported | 73+ | 280+ |
Pricing model | Subscription (Starter / Pro / Enterprise) | Usage-based (pay per word translated + platform fees) |
GDPR / data residency | ||
Choice of translation quality tier Smartcat AI lets you pick between several MT engines; direct GPT model selection varies by plan. |
Smartcat feature list reviewed periodically against their public product pages. Where specific pricing is not published we label it "See their site" rather than invent numbers.
When to choose
When to choose Smartcat
If you run a localisation programme — multiple languages, continuous content, human reviewers in the loop, detailed project management — Smartcat is a strong, mature TMS. You get a CAT editor, linguist marketplace, and workflow automation in one place. That's the right tool if translation is a core, ongoing business process.
When to choose
When to choose Vernacia
Pick Vernacia if you want to upload a file, pick a target language, and download the translation in minutes — without learning a TMS, configuring workflows, or hiring linguists. It's the fastest path from source doc to finished translation for teams where translation is important but not the full-time job.
Pricing
Pricing side by side
Smartcat uses usage-based pricing with varying tiers; always check their site for current numbers.
| Plan | Vernacia | Smartcat |
|---|---|---|
| 7-day trial | 25 page credits (no card required) | Free plan with limited AI words |
| Entry plan | Starter — ₹800/mo (300 page credits) | Smartcat Start — from ~$99 / mo |
| Growth plan | Pro — ₹2,400/mo (3,000 page credits, team, API) | Smartcat Team — custom pricing (See their site) |
| Enterprise | Custom — 25,000+ page credits/mo, team & audit logs | Smartcat Enterprise — custom (See their site) |
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If you want translated documents, not a full localisation programme, upload your first file and see results in minutes — no CAT editor, no linguist marketplace to configure. No credit card required.