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SDL Language Cloud

Create multilingual projects, collaborate across language barriers, access expert translators for quality translations.

  • Free plan available
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What is SDL Language Cloud?

SDL Language Cloud is a cloud-based translation and localization platform that helps organizations create and manage multilingual content projects. It combines automated translation technology with access to a network of professional human translators, allowing teams to handle projects of varying complexity and scale. The platform is designed for businesses that need regular translations but want flexibility in how they source translation work, from quick machine translations to vetted professional linguists. Whether you're localizing a website, translating marketing materials, or managing ongoing multilingual content, SDL Language Cloud provides project management tools and collaboration features to simplify the process across your team.

Key features

Project management

Organize translation workflows with clear timelines, milestones, and status tracking

Collaborative workspace

Invite team members and translators to work on projects together in real time

Translation memory

Store and reuse previous translations to maintain consistency and reduce costs

Professional translator network

Access trained translators for high-quality human translations

Machine translation

Generate quick drafts using automated translation for initial content processing

Quality assurance tools

Review, compare, and approve translations with built-in validation

Language support

Handle projects across multiple language pairs with language-specific resources

Integration options

Connect with content management systems and business tools

Pros & cons

Advantages

  • Flexible approach allows you to use machine translation for speed or hire professionals for quality
  • Translation memory keeps terminology consistent across all your projects
  • Cloud-based access means you can manage projects from anywhere without software installation
  • Free tier is available for smaller needs or evaluation
  • Professional translator option ensures critical content meets quality standards
  • Single platform for managing both translation work and team collaboration

Limitations

  • Free tier is quite limited and quickly requires paid plans for serious use
  • Professional translator services add significant cost for large volumes
  • Machine translation quality varies by language pair and content domain
  • Setup and initial project configuration takes time and learning
  • Limited offline capabilities; platform requires internet connectivity
  • Can be complex for users unfamiliar with translation project workflows

Use cases

E-commerce companies translating product catalogues and websites for new markets

Software and SaaS products localising applications and interfaces

Marketing and content teams creating campaigns in multiple languages

Publishing companies translating books or articles for international distribution

Customer support teams handling multilingual inquiries and documentation

Enterprises managing ongoing localization for global operations

Ready to try SDL Language Cloud?

Pricing

Free

Free

Limited translation credits, basic project management, single user

Professional

$100+/mo

Higher translation allowances, team collaboration, professional translator access, translation memory

Enterprise

Contact sales

Custom usage limits, dedicated support, advanced integrations, SLA agreements

Get started with SDL Language Cloud

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  • Free plan available
  • No credit card