SYSTRAN began in 1968, making it one of the oldest machine translation players.
It evolved from rule based to hybrid and now full neural translation models.
It serves business, government, and developers with translation, API, domain adaptation, and filetranslation.
What SYSTRAN can do
You can translate plain text in 55+ languages.
You can translate files (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF), preserving layout.
You can call translation via API for integration in apps or workflows.
You can use domain-specific models (legal, medical, IT) for more accurate translations in certain fields.
They also allow custom dictionary / terminology override to enforce your brand words.
Pricing & plan insight
SYSTRAN Translate offers multiple subscription tiers: Plus, Premium, API, and Enterprise.
Pricing is character-based (you pay per character translated) in the fixed plans.
Enterprise custom plans can be negotiated with account managers.
They offer a 14-day free trial to test features including text, document, and webpage translation.
The “Pro” version supports unlimited text, document translation, domain engines, and more.
So you start with trial, then move to paid plans based on your translation volume, domain needs, API calls.
Pros
Strong domain adaptation lets you tailor models to your field (legal, medical, technical).
Support for many languages and language pairs.
File translation preserving layout is handy.
API support makes integration smooth in workflows.
Cons
Pricing based on characters can get expensive with big volumes.
For very creative or idiomatic text, machine translation still may struggle.
Enterprise negotiation is needed for large custom needs.
Free features are limited (trial only) you’ll need paid plans to access full tools.
Final words
SYSTRAN is solid if you need smart translation with domain awareness, file support, and integration via API. It leans toward enterprise and B2B use.
You’ll want to manage your usage to keep costs in check. And wherever possible, pair it with human post-editing for best quality.
