A Brilliant List of Open Source Localization Tools

August 24, 2017

Open source projects over technology developers the ability to access technology usually locked behind pay walls. One trouble with open source technology is language translation and the ability for developers to localize their projects. Language continues to remain a barrier in our technology driven world, but there are tools to overcome it. OpenSource.com curated a list of, “18 Open Source Translation Tools To Localize Your Project.”

The curator understands the pains of proprietary software:

The proprietary versions of these tools can be quite expensive. A single license for SDL Trados Studio (the leading CAT tool) can cost thousands of euros, and even then it is only useful for one individual and the customizations are limited (and psst, they cost more, too). Open source projects looking to localize into many languages and streamline their localization processes will want to look at open source tools to save money and get the flexibility they need with customization.

The list includes tools for machine translation, which is a hot commodity. Software that can generate a digestible and accurate translation from one language to another is a must have for many localization projects. The list recommends checking out Apertium and Moses. Computer-assisted translation tools are a must have for all translations and language students, because they can save hours of looking up information in dead tree lexicons. They also work in real time, saving more countless hours, so you should check out OmegaT, Subtitles Translator, and Anaphraseus. If you are working with multiple translators on your project you will need to utilize a translation management system to organize everyone-think SharePoint. Jabylon, Zanata, GlobalSight, and Pootle are some good TMS software to check out. Also included are localization automation tools that can ease your work burden, such as Okapi Framework and Mojito.

Whitney Grace, August 24, 2017

Written by Stephen E. Arnold · Filed Under News, Open source, SharePoint, software

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