AutoSuggest creation:

Create revolutionary AutoSuggest dictionaries within the Professional version. The Freelance version enables you to open and use AutoSuggest dictionaries, but you will need to purchase an add-on to create them. AutoSuggest significantly increases translation speed and provides you with sub-segment matches.

SDL PerfectMatch™:

Leverage previously translated bilingual files by creating PerfectMatches (in-context 100% matches). Helping you to reduce review time and ensure consistency. Users on the Freelance edition will be able to use PerfectMatches, but not create them.

Automated project preparation and distribution:

Create and distribute projects with SDL Package technology - you can only open and return packages in the Freelance version.

Unlimited language support:

Work with as many languages as you want - the Freelance version supports up to 5 languages (which are selected upon installation).

Ability to work on a network:

Our Professional version is network-enabled and can be used on a domain-controlled network. The freelance version will not work on a domain-based network. 

Further increase project efficiency

Be able to accept more projects

Cut project preparation through automation

SDL Trados Studio Professional is more than a translation tool. You can also create and distribute projects though quick and simple wizards. Don't waste time on time-consuming and tedious manual project preparation! SDL Trados Studio Freelance does not entitle users to distribute projects.

Boost productivity with new AutoSuggest™

AutoSuggest goes beyond segment matching by leveraging phrases from your TMs as you type. You can create AutoSuggest dictionaries with SDL Trados Studio Professional. The Freelance version enables users to open and use AutoSuggest, however does not allow creation of dictionaries (unless an add-on is purchased).

SDL Package for increased efficiency

SDL Trados Studio Professional includes SDL Package for quick and easy distribution of projects. It contains all related project files (including TMs, termbases and deadlines) and can be sent to anyone in the SDL translation supply chain. The Freelance version allows users to open and return packages, but not create and send them.

Reduce review time with SDL PerfectMatch™

SDL PerfectMatch ensures 100% matches are in-context before being applied to a project. Users can create "PerfectMatches" by leveraging bilingual files directly within Studio. The Freelance edition will be able to open and use PerfectMatches processed by the Professional version, but not create them.

Working on a network

Only SDL Trados Studio Professional can work within an office (domain-based) network. SDL Trados Studio Freelance cannot be started or used on corporate (domain-based) networks. 

Also with the Professional version, it is possible for translators to work interactively on a networked translation memory. Please note that there may be performance limitations when sharing desktop based translation memories over a network. A server is recommended for optimal TM sharing within a team.

Work with an unlimited number of languages!

SDL Trados Studio Professional supports virtually any language combination (including Eastern European, Asian, Arabic and Hebrew) in an unlimited number of languages. SDL Trados Studio Freelance provides the same variety of languages, however only supports up to 5 different languages (these are selected on installation of the software).