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Spec score 7.9 #13 of 29 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Swordfish is a computer-aided translation tool built around XLIFF for translating and managing multilingual content across multiple file formats.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
CAT tool compatibility
Swordfish supports XLIFF versions 1.0 through 2.2, accepts Trados Studio packages and creates return packages, and supports WordfastPRO and memoQ XLIFF files.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
File formats
Supported formats include Microsoft Office, HTML, Markdown, DITA, JSON, JavaScript, PO, SDLXLIFF, Trados packages, and subtitles in SRT and VTT formats.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Local AI privacy
The maker says using Ollama on a local network keeps source text within the local environment.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
MT integrations
Listed machine translation integrations include Azure Translator Text, DeepL API, Google Cloud Translation, ModernMT, Qwen, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Mistral, and Ollama.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Platform limits
The maker says Linux installers are built and tested on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and are not tested on other distributions.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Proofreading
Swordfish can generate HTML views of XLIFF files for proofreading in the system's default web browser.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Segment filtering
Translators can filter segments using statuses such as translatable, translated, commented, or approved.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Source code
Swordfish source code can be downloaded, compiled, modified, and used free of charge.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Standards
Swordfish uses XLIFF as its core format and supports TMX for exchanging translation memory data between CAT tools.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Support and installers
The subscription includes direct email support, and subscription benefits include ready-to-use installers plus notarized macOS and signed Windows launchers and installers.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Translation engines
Built-in translation engines include translation memory and Auto-Translation, which assembles matches from translation memory and terminology databases.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Translation memory
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Translation workflow
Its workflow supports importing files or translation packages, translating in a built-in editor, using translation suggestions, and exporting translated files or return packages.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com
Trial and access
Official installers offer a free 30-day trial by evaluation key; a subscription is required to use the installer version after the trial expires.Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com

Plans and prices

Swordfish $140 a year One Year Subscription Subscription key cannot be shared or transferred between machines Read 29 Sep 2026 · maxprograms.com

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