About
Centus is a comprehensive translation management system (TMS) designed to simplify and accelerate content localization for global teams. Whether you're localizing a mobile app, website, video game, or business document, Centus provides a centralized workspace where managers, translators, developers, and designers can collaborate efficiently. At its core, Centus combines machine translation with translation memories and glossaries to maximize translation accuracy and consistency. Its built-in QA automation catches errors before they go live, ensuring polished, professional results every time. The platform's in-context translation feature lets translators preview content exactly as it appears in the final product, reducing guesswork and revision cycles. For developers, Centus offers API access and integrations with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket to sync localization directly with the development pipeline. Designers can connect Figma or Sketch to preview and adjust translated content within their design workflows. Managers gain visibility into job statuses, deadlines, and team progress through a centralized dashboard. Centus is built for a wide range of roles — from enterprise localization teams to non-profits and startups — and supports multiple use cases including app localization, software localization, website localization, game localization, and document translation. With its automation-first approach, Centus helps organizations shorten time to market, reduce localization costs, and scale multilingual content without sacrificing quality.
Key Features
- Machine Translation & Translation Memory: Leverage AI-powered machine translation alongside reusable translation memories and glossaries to boost translation speed and consistency across projects.
- Collaborative Workflows: Bring managers, translators, developers, designers, and QA engineers together in a single platform with role-specific views and task assignments.
- In-Context Translation: Translate content while previewing it in its real context, reducing errors and minimizing back-and-forth revision cycles.
- Automated QA Checks: Catch translation errors automatically before publishing with built-in quality assurance tools that enforce consistency and accuracy.
- Developer & Designer Integrations: Connect Centus with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Figma, and Sketch to embed localization directly into existing development and design pipelines.
Use Cases
- Localizing a mobile app into multiple languages to reach global markets faster
- Automating website translation workflows for multilingual SEO and international traffic growth
- Managing game localization projects with collaborative teams across different time zones
- Synchronizing software localization with CI/CD pipelines via GitHub or GitLab integrations
- Translating enterprise documents and business materials with QA checks for consistency and accuracy
Pros
- All-in-One Platform: Centralizes the entire localization workflow — from translation and review to publishing — eliminating the need for multiple disconnected tools.
- Wide Integration Ecosystem: Native integrations with popular developer and design platforms allow teams to localize content without disrupting existing workflows.
- Supports Multiple Localization Use Cases: Handles diverse content types including apps, websites, games, software, and documents, making it suitable for a wide range of industries and team sizes.
- Role-Based Collaboration: Purpose-built features for each role — managers, translators, developers, designers — ensure every team member has the tools they need.
Cons
- Potential Learning Curve: The breadth of features and integrations may require significant onboarding time for smaller teams or first-time TMS users.
- Pricing Transparency: Detailed enterprise pricing is not publicly listed, requiring direct contact with sales for accurate cost estimates at scale.
- Limited Offline Functionality: As a web-based platform, Centus depends on an internet connection, which may be a constraint in low-connectivity environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of content can Centus localize?
Centus supports localization for mobile apps, websites, software, video games, and documents, making it a versatile solution for diverse content types across industries.
Does Centus support machine translation?
Yes, Centus includes machine translation capabilities combined with translation memories and glossaries to improve both speed and accuracy in the translation process.
What integrations does Centus offer?
Centus integrates with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD, enabling teams to connect their localization process directly with development and design workflows.
Who is Centus designed for?
Centus is designed for managers, translators, developers, designers, customer service agents, marketers, enterprise teams, and non-profits — essentially any organization that needs to localize content at scale.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Centus offers a free trial so teams can explore the platform's features before committing to a paid plan.
