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ApSIC Xbench

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Spec score 8.4 #4 of 29 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software

What it is

ApSIC Xbench combines translation quality assurance with terminology management for professional translators. It searches bilingual reference files and terminology sources in common CAT formats, including TMX, XLIFF, Trados, Wordfast, memoQ, and Deja Vu. Built-in checks cover completeness, consistency, numbers, tags, spelling, and key terminology; users can also make checklists using PowerSearch, regular expressions, or Microsoft Word wildcards. Hunspell dictionaries support spell-checking in 48 languages. Plugins or extensions are listed for Trados Studio, Passolo, Matecat, Phrase TMS, Transifex, Smartcat, Crowdin, and Google Polyglot. Xbench 3.0 is available for Windows in 32-bit and 64-bit editions, with support listed from Windows XP through Windows 11. Its fully functional trial lasts 30 days. Xbench 3.0 costs €99/year + VAT (if applicable). Xbench 2.9 is free, but is non-Unicode and its development is frozen. Licensed users can install Xbench on internet-connected computers, with one simultaneous instance per authorized user.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Xbench combines translation quality assurance and terminology management for professional translators.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Trial
The maker offers a fully functional Xbench 3.0 download free for 30 days.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Integrations
The download page lists plugins or extensions for Trados Studio, Passolo, Matecat, Phrase TMS, Transifex, Smartcat, Crowdin, and Google Polyglot.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Security
ApSIC states that it maintains an information security management system intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Privacy
ApSIC says it collects email and device signature data for Xbench 3.0 license compliance, and that its servers reside in the European Union.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Support
Xbench 3.0 includes email support and does not offer phone support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Custom checks
Users can create checklists from searches using PowerSearch, regular expressions, or Microsoft Word wildcards.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
License use
A licensed user can install Xbench on any internet-connected computer, with one simultaneous instance per authorized user.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Quality checks
Predefined QA checks cover completeness, consistency, numbers, tags, spelling, and key terminology.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Spell-checking
Xbench includes Hunspell spell-checking dictionaries for 48 languages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Terminology search
It searches bilingual references and terminology sources in common CAT formats, including TMX, XLIFF, Trados, Wordfast, memoQ, and Deja Vu.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Version limitation
Xbench 2.9 is non-Unicode, and the maker says further fixes or enhancements are unlikely because development is frozen.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Windows support
Xbench 3.0 is available in 32-bit and 64-bit editions and lists Microsoft Windows XP through Windows 11 among its supported systems.Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net

Plans and prices

Xbench 2.9 Free Free of charge Non-Unicode freeware; development is frozen Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net
Xbench 3.0 €99 a year €99/year + VAT (if applicable) Multi-user license; subscription time is divided among authorized users; maximum 10 years per user Read 9 Oct 2026 · xbench.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Searches bilingual references in common CAT formats
  • Predefined checks cover completeness, tags, and terminology
  • Custom checklists support searches and regular expressions
  • Hunspell dictionaries cover 48 languages
  • Fully functional 30-day trial

Limits

  • Xbench 3.0 costs €99/year + VAT (if applicable)
  • Xbench 2.9 is non-Unicode freeware
  • Xbench 2.9 development is frozen
  • No phone support is offered

Who it suits

Xbench suits professional translators who need to search terminology sources and run QA checks across translation files. Its Windows support and integrations may fit workflows using the listed CAT tools.

Verdict

Xbench combines terminology lookup and translation QA, with broad listed format support and customizable checks. The free 2.9 edition has a stated Unicode limitation and frozen development; 3.0 has a 30-day trial and costs €99/year + VAT (if applicable).

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