About
Verbalize It, operating under the Smartling platform, is an enterprise-grade translation and localization solution designed to help businesses reach global markets faster without sacrificing quality. At its core is a Translation Management System (TMS) that orchestrates the entire localization workflow—from content ingestion to delivery—in one place. The platform offers multiple translation modes: AI-powered translations leveraging large language models (LLMs), machine translation from 20+ engines, and professional human translation from a vetted network of over 4,000 linguists. A Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) suite ensures translations meet brand and compliance standards before publishing. Key integrations connect Smartling to popular CMS, eCommerce, developer, and marketing platforms, enabling automated content flow with minimal manual effort. Built-in analytics provide real-time dashboards on translation performance, helping teams optimize quality, speed, and cost. Verbalize It is ideal for marketing teams launching global campaigns, developers shipping multilingual software, localization managers scaling programs, and eCommerce brands entering new markets. It supports use cases across industries including healthcare, retail, and SaaS. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee on human-translated projects, teams can adopt AI-driven workflows with confidence and zero risk.
Key Features
- AI & Multi-Engine Translation: Access 20+ LLMs and machine translation engines through a unified AI Hub for instant, scalable translations in proven workflows.
- Professional Human Translation Network: Tap into a vetted network of 4,000+ linguists for high-quality human translation with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
- Translation Management System (TMS): An all-in-one orchestration platform that manages the full localization lifecycle—from content intake to delivery—with automation and integrations.
- 50+ Platform Integrations: Connect to popular CMS, eCommerce, marketing, and developer tools to automate content flow and eliminate manual handoffs.
- Linguistic Quality Assurance: A dedicated tooling suite for evaluating translation quality, ensuring brand consistency and compliance across all markets.
Use Cases
- A global eCommerce brand translating product listings, category pages, and checkout flows into 10+ languages to expand into new regional markets.
- A SaaS company localizing its web app UI, onboarding flows, and help documentation to support an international user base.
- A marketing team transcreating campaign copy for different cultural markets while maintaining consistent brand voice and tone.
- A healthcare provider translating patient-facing materials, compliance documents, and clinical content into multiple languages with accuracy guarantees.
- A localization manager automating content import and export between a CMS and the translation platform using native integrations to reduce turnaround time.
Pros
- Flexible Translation Modes: Supports AI, machine, and human translation, letting teams choose the right quality-cost-speed balance for each project.
- Satisfaction Guarantee: Human-translated projects come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee—fixes are provided at no extra charge if results fall short.
- Extensive Integration Ecosystem: 50+ native integrations with major platforms reduce manual work and keep translation in sync with content production pipelines.
- Real-Time Analytics: Built-in dashboards give visibility into translation performance, helping teams continuously improve quality and efficiency.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: The platform is primarily designed for mid-to-large businesses; pricing may be prohibitive for individuals or small teams.
- Complexity for Simple Use Cases: The breadth of features and configuration options can be overwhelming for teams that only need occasional or simple document translation.
- Reliance on Smartling Infrastructure: As Verbalize It operates under the Smartling platform, users are dependent on Smartling's ecosystem, limiting flexibility to switch vendors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Verbalize It is a translation and localization platform (powered by Smartling) that combines AI translation, machine translation engines, and professional human translators to help businesses deliver accurate, on-brand content in multiple languages.
Both. The platform offers AI-powered translations via LLMs, machine translation from 20+ engines, and access to a network of over 4,000 professional human linguists for projects requiring the highest quality.
For projects completed by the Smartling/Verbalize It translation team, a 100% satisfaction guarantee is provided. If you are not happy with the translation output, the team will fix it at no additional cost.
The platform supports translation of websites, marketing campaigns, software and mobile app interfaces, help center articles, FAQs, and general business documents across a wide range of industries.
Verbalize It connects to 50+ software platforms including popular CMS systems, eCommerce platforms, developer tools, and marketing software to automate content flow and reduce manual effort.
