open sourceGPL-3.0Local★ 526active aug 2026
OmegaT
A dependable desktop CAT tool for jobs, memory, glossaries and approved machine translation; no freelancer bazaar included.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Download the Windows/macOS/Linux desktop package; most bundles include the required Java runtime
- Where Your Data Lives
- Each translation job is an ordinary project folder containing source and target files, translation memories and glossaries; the live translation memory is project_save.tmx under the omegat folder and nothing is stored by OmegaT in a vendor cloud.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- OmegaT is a local translator's CAT tool with no shared cloud workspace, vendor marketplace, assignment workflow, procurement, payments, or live project management.
Replaces 1 paid app
OmegaT FAQ
Common questions
Is OmegaT free and open source?+
OmegaT is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on local. A dependable desktop CAT tool for jobs, memory, glossaries and approved machine translation; no freelancer bazaar included.
What paid software does OmegaT replace?+
OmegaT serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Smartcat.
How do you install and set up OmegaT?+
Installation: Download the Windows/macOS/Linux desktop package; most bundles include the required Java runtime.
What is the catch or trade-off with OmegaT?+
OmegaT is a local translator's CAT tool with no shared cloud workspace, vendor marketplace, assignment workflow, procurement, payments, or live project management.