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Name Wordfast Pro 5 Wordfast Classic
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(8 reviews)
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Huge time saver
Wordfast Pro 5 is a standalone CAT tool that is compatible in my experience with Word, Powerpoint, InDesign and most other office software programs. I work on a mac system and it is perfectly compatible. I also need to use Trados for one client, but consistently use Wordfast Pro 5 for all others because of how easy and practical it is. Highly recommended! And a training session to get you started is also highly recommended, to get the most out of it.
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User friendly and good value for money.
Been using Wordfast Classic for Word source texts since 2009. Has become an 'old friend'. Easy to use. I don't use full functionality, due to my limitations! Represents good value for money, compared with SDL Trados.
14 out of 15 found this review helpful.


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Product description Wordfast Pro is the latest version of the standalone, multi-platform TM tool designed to address the needs of translators, language service providers and multinational corporations. THE BEST TRANSLATION MEMORY SOLUTION FOR MICROSOFT WORD Wordfast Classic (WFC) integrates with Microsoft Word to create a powerful translation memory tool that is quick to learn and easy to use. Discover why thousands of freelance translators worldwide rely on Wordfast Classic as their TM tool of choice.
Price $460 $460
File formats Virtually any file format, including MS Office, Adobe InDesign, FrameMaker, PDF, HTML, XML, SDL Trados Xliff, MemoQ Xliff, and more Microsoft Word
License type 3-year license 3-year license
Operating system Windows, MacOS, Linux Windows 10, Windows 7, Linux, Windows XP, Mac OS 7, 8, 9, OSX 10.3.4 and higher , Windows 95, 98, ME, NT & 2000, Windows 8, Windows Vista
System requirements Minimum: Intel or AMD CPU-based computer manufactured after 2013, 4 GB of System Memory, and Screen Resolution of 1366 x 768
  • MS Word (PC): MS Word 2000 and higher* 
  • MS Word (Mac): MS Word 2011 or 2019
Compatibility *Install dependencies to run Wordfast on Linux OS typically ‘sudo apt install libconf2-4’ or ‘sudo apt-get install –f’ or ‘yum install libX*’" Requires Microsoft Word
Support and upgrades offered/included Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription Free upgrades for duration of license/Subscription, Installation support, Free technical support via support ticket center, Free community support
Support and tutorial links Online support center Online support center
Free trial Yes, 30 days of fully-functional trial available. Unlimited use of a demo version. Work in the demo version free forever. License required once you reach 500 translated sentences per translation memory.
Languages supported All languages. Wordfast Classic supports any language that is supported by Microsoft Word. This includes Eastern European, Cyrillic, Asian, Right-to-Left, and various other languages.



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