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Trados Studio

The most widely used translation environment in the sector; many clients deliver their packages in Trados format as standard. Combines translation memory, terminology management (MultiTerm) and machine translation in one editor, with AI assistance for pre-translation and rewriting. There is a desktop version for freelancers and a cloud variant (Trados Team/Enterprise) for agencies.

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Spot19of 19 professional tools on GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: whether the data is stored in the EU (2 points), whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee (1) and whether the provider is established in the Netherlands or the EU (1). 3 or 4 points is Strong, 2 Good, 1 Limited, 0 Unknown. How we measure in translation & localisation
GDPR: Unknown
  • Provider based outside the EU

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PriceLicence or subscription on requestsubscription or perpetual licence per edition (Freelance, Professional, Trados Team); current amounts at trados.com/pricing, trial available
Free trialYes
Based inUnited KingdomOutside EU
ModelNot publicAI features (Trados Copilot, AI Assistant) run via the cloud; which language models sit behind them varies by configuration and is not fully public. The classic desktop version works locally with your own translation memory. British provider, so outside the EU, arrange a data processing agreement and check where cloud projects are stored before you upload client material

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What it does

Translation memory with fuzzy and fragment matches
Terminology management with term suggestions
AI Bridge: connect the LLM of your choice
AI prompts for tone, terms and shortening
Machine translation via Language Weaver
Connect MT providers via RWS AppStore
Native 64-bit app for large files
Desktop or online in the cloud

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Underlying model

AI features (Trados Copilot, AI Assistant) run in the cloud; which language models sit behind them varies by configuration and is not fully public. The classic desktop version works locally with your own translation memory. British provider, so outside the EU, arrange a data processing agreement and check where cloud projects are stored before you upload client material. Many tools build on a large model from, for example, OpenAI or Anthropic. If in doubt, ask for the data processing agreement: it states where your data goes.

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Questions about Trados Studio

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Which AI model does Trados Studio use?
The maker of Trados Studio does not publicly disclose which AI model sits underneath. AI functions (Trados Copilot, AI Assistant) run via the cloud; which language models sit behind them varies by configuration and is not fully public. The classic desktop version works locally with your own translation memory. British provider, so outside the EU: arrange a data processing agreement and check where cloud projects are stored before you upload client material.
How much does Trados Studio cost?
subscription or perpetual licence per edition (Freelance, Professional, Trados Team); current prices at trados.com/pricing, free trial available. Check the current price on the provider's website; rates change often.
Who is Trados Studio for?
Trados Studio is aimed at translation & localisation. It supports work such as creating a first translation draft and machine pre-translation (post-editing), keeping terminology and house style consistent with term bases and translation memories, and rolling out and maintaining multilingual websites, apps and software.
What should I watch out for with AI in translation & localisation?
Client source documents often contain personal data or trade secrets: never use the free consumer version of a translation tool for client material. Require a data processing agreement, check that your texts are deleted after translation and not used for training, and choose EU hosting where possible. Many translation contracts and NDAs with end clients prohibit passing texts to third parties without consent, so document which MT engine you use. And stay responsible for the content: AI translations read fluently but can reverse figures, negations and legal nuances.
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