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As of 29 August 2026, memoQ starts at €2904/year. A translation management system for managing translation projects, terminology and linguist teams. Softwr lists it under Translation.
Overview
What memoQ does
A translation management system for managing translation projects, terminology and linguist teams.
What people use it for
- Maintaining standardized terminology across markets
- Detecting inconsistencies and terminology issues
- Translating multiple projects simultaneously with team
- Managing translation memories and term bases centrally
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about memoQ.
- Only Starter tier has published pricing; Essential, Professional, and Enterprise require sales consultation
- Higher tiers require minimum PM license requirements (1+, 5+, 10+)
- Linguist subscription scaling not transparent for plans above Starter
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Pricing
What memoQ costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Starter
€2,904 /yr
- 1 Project Manager license
- 5 Linguist subscriptions
- Translate unlimited content
- Billed annually at $3,194/year USD
Essential
On request
- 1+ PM licenses
- 10 Linguist subscriptions per PM
- Contact sales for pricing
Professional
On request
- 5+ PM licenses
- 10 Linguist subscriptions per PM
- Contact sales for pricing
Enterprise
On request
- 10+ PM licenses
- Custom Linguist subscriptions
- Contact sales for pricing
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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What is memoQ's entry-level pricing for translation management?
memoQ Starter plan costs 2,904 euros per year (approximately $3,194 USD annually). This includes 1 Project Manager license and 5 Linguist subscriptions with unlimited translation capacity.
SourceDoes memoQ charge based on translation volume?
No, memoQ explicitly states no volume-based pricing model. Users can translate as much content as needed within their subscription tier without additional volume charges.
SourceHow do I get pricing for memoQ's Enterprise plan?
memoQ's Enterprise tier requires minimum 10 Project Manager licenses and custom Linguist subscription arrangements. Customers must contact memoQ sales directly for pricing details.
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