Fluency Now vs TextUnited

Fluency Now is desktop computer-assisted translation software for freelance professionals and larger organizations. It manages multiple translation memory files, including TMX, SDLTM and TTX, and supports machine translation engines such as Microsoft, Google, Systran, iTranslate4, MyMemory and World Lingo in one window. Built-in terminology covers more than 35 languages, and users can import and manage personal terminology. Listed file formats include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, InDesign, XLIFF, SDLXLIFF, HTML, XML and RTF. Fluency Now runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, with terminology management, QA checks and an alignment tool. It can be used offline after first registration, though subscriptions are validated every 15 days. Professional costs $15 a month and covers up to two computers; yearly payment is also offered with two months free. The subscription includes technical support, and free video tutorials and email support are available. The maker says it supports HIPAA compliance but is not HIPAA-certified. Professional cannot connect to Fluency TM & Term Server or interface with FluencyFlow project management.

TextUnited is a language platform for companies managing multilingual product, software, technical documentation, marketing, legal, and localization work. Teams can run self-service projects and file translations, connect through the API, use automation platforms, or work with an MCP Server. Its AI localization widget applies company terminology, tone, and writing style, while human linguists review high-impact copy and low-scoring segments. The API supports more than 120 languages, including dialects and right-to-left languages, and accepts files, strings, JSON, and XML through REST endpoints. The service preserves PDF, DOCX, HTML, XML, Markdown, and XLIFF formatting, including layouts, placeholders, and metadata. Listed API use cases include GitHub CI pipelines, Contentful, Sitecore, Git repositories, Sanity CMS, Next.js, Salesforce, and legacy apps. TextUnited says its API is SOC 2-compliant, GDPR-ready, AES-256 encrypted, hosted on dedicated IBM Cloud infrastructure, and includes granular access controls and audit trails. Customer data remains in the selected region, according to the company. The free plan includes 15,000 words and 15 PDF pages per month for one user. TEAM is 150€/mo; OnePlatform is 780€/mo.