{"id":1722,"date":"2022-03-28T18:30:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulatus.com\/translation-blog\/?p=1722"},"modified":"2022-03-28T19:05:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T13:35:59","slug":"the-race-is-on-ulatus-post-editing-vs-deepls-machine-translator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ulatus.com\/translation-blog\/the-race-is-on-ulatus-post-editing-vs-deepls-machine-translator\/","title":{"rendered":"The Race is On: Ulatus Post-Editing Vs. DeepL\u2019s Machine Translator"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have a document that needs translation, your thoughts might immediately turn to seek an online translation tool as an option for the project. After all, countless people use machine translation<\/a> tools every day for quick translation assistance, especially since they are free of cost and yield quick results. However, depending on the scope of your translation needs, it is important to seriously consider whether a machine can successfully accomplish the same results.<\/p>\n

To help you decide whether machine translation is correct for you, we compare Ulatus\u2019 machine translation post-editing (MTPE) service with DeepL, one of the more popular machine translators in the market.<\/p>\n

Machine Translation Vs. MTPE <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before analyzing the two services in-depth look, it is essential to explain the differences between machine translation and MTPE<\/a>. With machine translation, users select the source and target languages and then they enter the text to be translated. Although free tools are available online for basic translations, larger projects would require the assistance of a language services provider (LSP).<\/p>\n

Alternatively, post-editing services involve a human translator reviewing and editing the output of the machine translation to check for accuracy and add cultural context and subject matter expertise to the translation. Whereas a machine translation\u2019s output is often inaccurate, MTPE ensures precision by adding a human translator\u2019s review.<\/p>\n

Ulatus\u2019 MTPE Compared to DeepL: A Snapshot Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To provide an overall picture of the services, here is a quick glance at what each company offers. Ulatus<\/a> provides translation and localization services in more than 50+ languages and has a presence in over 125 countries; it provides both machine translation and MTPE. With MTPE, customers can select the level of editing they want, depending on their needs.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, DeepL\u00a0offers a free machine translation tool without a post-editing component. Users can translate a maximum of 5,000 characters in each translation, and can choose from 26 languages. In addition, the company gives users the option of selecting DeepL Pro, a paid tool that is primarily geared toward professional translators, developers, and international companies.<\/p>\n

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A Deep Dive into the Essentials<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Along with the above comparison, here are some vital points to consider when weighing both options:<\/p>\n

Accuracy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start with one of the two factors that matter the most to customers, i.e., the accuracy of the outputs. Overall, users have found that DeepL\u2019s translation results are acceptable for quick and basic translations. However, as with other machine translators, the final product lacks the context and understanding that only a human translator<\/a> can provide. As such, Ulatus\u2019 MTPE can offer a level of precision that DeepL cannot match.<\/p>\n

Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The other primary factor that will affect a client\u2019s decision is the cost of the translation service. Price options start at $6.99 per month for DeepL Pro, while Ulatus\u2019s prices vary depending on the client\u2019s requirements. As such, customers should contact the company\u2019s project team to discuss a customized rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Turnaround Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Depending on the volume of content being translated, DeepL\u2019s translator can complete the work at a fast pace. Although machine translation can be completed quickly, adding post-editing<\/a> will not cause a delay in the project deadline. With their skills and expertise, human translators can efficiently complete the post-editing process.<\/p>\n

However, although translators will complete their work promptly, there are steps that can be taken ahead of time to make the process run more smoothly:<\/p>\n