Forum: CAT Tools Technical Help
Topic: starting out as a freelancer advice on purchasing CAT tools
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: @Susanne
[quote]Susanne Toito wrote:
I am a newbie freelancer... [/quote]
So, spend the EUR 500 or EUR 1000 only when you have saved up that much money to spend, and do not spend it in anticipation of the benefits that you believe you will receive. OmegaT is free, and so is Wordfast Anywhere. And you can use Wordfast Pro 3 and 5 for document conversion without any time limit, which will open up many file formats for you, for free.
[quote]There are some great deals being offered for both TRADOS and MemoQ right now... [/quote]
There are *very regularly* great deals on these programs. Don't buy just because you're afraid you'll miss the great deal.
[quote]I know that SDL Trados is the [most popular tool] ... I also know that MemoQ is [becoming more popular]. [/quote]
Certainly, if you want to splurge on a CAT tool, these two tools would be highest on your list.
[quote]Is it worth it to purchase both? [/quote]
Yes, and don't forget Wordfast, so the big three will set you back about EUR 2000 in total. But only if you can spare the money. You're a "newbie freelancer", so don't do it. Use the free tools until you are financially more secure.
Topic: starting out as a freelancer advice on purchasing CAT tools
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: @Susanne
[quote]Susanne Toito wrote:
I am a newbie freelancer... [/quote]
So, spend the EUR 500 or EUR 1000 only when you have saved up that much money to spend, and do not spend it in anticipation of the benefits that you believe you will receive. OmegaT is free, and so is Wordfast Anywhere. And you can use Wordfast Pro 3 and 5 for document conversion without any time limit, which will open up many file formats for you, for free.
[quote]There are some great deals being offered for both TRADOS and MemoQ right now... [/quote]
There are *very regularly* great deals on these programs. Don't buy just because you're afraid you'll miss the great deal.
[quote]I know that SDL Trados is the [most popular tool] ... I also know that MemoQ is [becoming more popular]. [/quote]
Certainly, if you want to splurge on a CAT tool, these two tools would be highest on your list.
[quote]Is it worth it to purchase both? [/quote]
Yes, and don't forget Wordfast, so the big three will set you back about EUR 2000 in total. But only if you can spare the money. You're a "newbie freelancer", so don't do it. Use the free tools until you are financially more secure.