Comparing Déjà Vu X3 and Across Translator Edition v7

Which software is better? Here is a rundown of features and reviews to help you make your decision.


Name	Déjà Vu X3	Across Translator Edition v7
Review breakdown	(5 reviews)	(6 reviews)
Most helpful review	My main translation tool - everything you need in one package By Roy Oestensen I have tried quite a few tools, but I invariably return back to Dejavu. It's a complete package with most everything you need to get up to speed when translating. For a serious translator the DVX3 Pro would be the recommended version. - When you type, AutoWrite is trying to guess for the Terminology Database what you want to write, which improves speed. - In DVX3 you can choose if you want source and target side by side (standard), or source above target. Source above target makes it much easier to see where you are in the translation. - Spell checker on the fly. You can right click on the words that have a wiggly line below, and change the spelling then and there. - I fin that numbered tags makes it easier to see if they are placed correctly in target, instead of named like in some other tools. - All languages are available when you want to create a project, instead of being limited. - It's easy to switch between project view (all documents in one view) and document view. - Live Preview is available for major document types (Office documents). - Formating (bold, italics etc.) is shown. - It is easy get going with Dejavu even if you are new to it.. Also Atril has put out quite a few Youtube videos to help you if you need more instructions. - Minor updates are free. - And not least: If you need help, there is a discussion group where the users help each other with advice. 7 out of 7 found this review helpful. Read more reviews →	By far the worst translating tool on the market By johannes van de pavert This is the one translation tool that should be avoided at all cost. (Unfortunately, a major customer of mine switched to Across some time ago, and I had little choice but to go along. My previous experience with Across had already placed it on my blacklist, and I had made it a rule to refuse any offers that involve Across.) First, there's the mere size of it. On my system, the Basic Edition of V7 claims 1.17 GB (!) according to the "Programs and Features" of the Windows Control Panel. Seeing that number alone, you know that shit gonna be bad. It will also slurp up your memory (currently running at 467 MB, together with its satellites, making Chrome's memory usage a laugh). On slightly older computers, Across will cripple the whole system, especially during uploads and downloads (stop your music). Then, it co-installs a spy-ish application called CodeMeter which is unclear as far at its intentions are concerned, and without which it will not run. You will be working directly through your client's server and speed will very much depend on your connection and on how that server feels. This may compromise the whole application to a great degree; the very concept is a guarantee for super slow working pace. In order to start working, you will have to retrieve orders from the client's server. The process is slow and it is totally unclear what is being downloaded and where it is stored, or even what the use of that procedure may be. In fact, you have no local control whatsoever of the material you are working on. There is no memory on your system, there are no files for you to use on your disk, and there is no archive of any previous order. Any work you do just vanishes though your internet connection with the client's server and there is no reward in the form of any library on your local disk. Every string translated is simply donated to the client's server. There is no export function that will allow you to keep a local copy of your work (except as stated below). The interface is sloppy and counter-productive. There is an overview of the strings of the texts in which you cannot directly work; instead, for inexplicable reasons you have to edit texts in a separate pane. This may not be the worst of all disadvantages, but it sure ranks high on the ladder of stupidity. Quality assurance features (number checks, tag verification, term recognition, spelling) are many, but far too cumbersome to be happy about. Term recognition is quite useless, as it is not aware e.g of cases of nouns in languages that have declensions. Spelling correction is as slow as one can possibly imagine, positively reaching the "I wouldn't bother if I cared" level. You can either correct or add spelling mistakes; the option to ignore unknown words (names!) in the whole text is not included. In fact, the only way to use Across is to avoid using it as much as possible. There is, however, one one single ray of light in this darkness: through the "Correction Mode" pane, you can generate a side-by-side overview of all strings in HTML that can subsequently be imported into other programs (e.g., Word) and then translated using other translation tools; you will just need to take the time to copy your translation back into Across on a phrase-by-phrase base when you are finished. This way, you can speed up the translating process with Across, so that it may perhaps take less than ten times more of your precious time than any other tool, but it will also reward you with your own translation memory for future use. 30 out of 31 found this review helpful. Read more reviews →
Product description	Try Déjà Vu X3’s amazing features today: fuzzy match repair, intelligent AutoWrite, XLIFF export in Professional edition, new PDF converter, new IDML filter, live preview, inline formatting and fewer embedded tags. Thanks to the new SDXLIFF, XLZ, MQXLZ filters, it’s the most compatible CAT tool out there. The new interface has been designed carefully, following Microsoft user experience guidelines to enhance usability and ergonomics, by ensuring consistency with other well-known programs and improving the discoverability of features. Really boost your productivity with Déjà Vu. Déjà Vu X3 brings you the full feature set for industry-leading productivity and Intelligent Quality, including the game-changing DeepMiner and AutoWrite. Main Features DeepMiner (fuzzy match repair) Dynamic AutoWrite Machine translation direct integration Complete translation environment with automatic functions such as automatic propagation and terminology checks Unmatched file compatibility and interoperability Multi-File preview Inline formatting and spell-checker Quality Assurance module with defined and customizable rules Multilingual, multi-format and multi-file projects Multilingual projects and multilingual databases Guaranteed Matches Project Lexicon Intelligent Quality SmartView Powerful batch maintenance of project and database quality Alignment of previously translated files Multi-file and Multi-format alignment project Term extraction Advanced analysis for best quotation Advanced pre-translation function Translation Memory and Termbase administration	Across Translator Edition v7 Deliver high-quality translations with our fast and secure CAT tool. You can integrate machine translation and other third-party systems. The Across Translator Basic Edition is free for freelancers. Full-Fledged Translation Environment Translation memory, terminology system, quality assurance, and project management. Basic or Premium Chose from the variant of the Across Translator Edition that best suits your needs based on your mode of operations and project volume. Versatile Work Environment Multiple configuration options, intuitive and easy use, quick overview of project and tasks. Systematic Translation The Across Translator Edition supports nearly all languages and more than 60 file formats. Speed up your translations by connecting machine translation and quality assurance tools. New business opportunities with crossMarket Communicate easier and faster with customers and peers with your crossMarket profile. Get Started Immediately Create a crossMarket profile, download and install the Across Translator Edition with just a few clicks. Support The support for the Across Translator Edition and crossMarket is free for freelance translators. You can find information on how to contact our customer support team on our website. Free Learning Resources How-to guides File formats tips and tricks YouTube tutorials Blog Video
Price	420€/1490€	Basic Free / Premium from € 19.50 monthly (included in crossMarket membership)
File formats	View all formats here	Works with 60+ file formats. View full list (page 186).
License type	Perpetual	Software as a service (subscription)
Operating system	Windows	Windows
System requirements	Minimum system requirements: 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 1GB RAM	Microsoft .NET 4.7.1. RAM: 2 GB of memory. 15 GB hard disk space, min. screen resolution 1280x800 px. Browser-based work: IE 11, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari.
Compatibility	Supports open standard file formats XLIFF (SDLXLIFF, MQXLZ, etc.), TMX, TBX & OLIF - compatible with all CAT tools on the market.	Supports open standard file formats XLIFF, TMX, TBX.
Support and upgrades offered/included	Free updates, but not upgrades, Free community support, Free technical support via support ticket center	Free upgrades to all future versions, Free technical support via support ticket center
Support and tutorial links	Visit our Resource Center. Learn more	Free support for freelance translators.
Free trial	30 days trial	Download Across Translator Edition free basic package.
Languages supported	All the languages supported by Windows are supported by Déjà Vu X3. Read more	Across is capable of supporting practically all languages.