What is memoQ?

memoQ translator pro is a computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool that combines translation memory, term bases, LiveDocs reference documents and predictive typing. It runs locally on Microsoft Windows and does not need a server connection.

Who it's for

memoQ describes it as a tool for translators, editors and reviewers, and also mentions translation students. It is a standalone edition: the help center says it has no server access or online collaboration by default, though a client's server credentials let you connect to their memoQ TMS.

Pros & cons

Strengths

memoQ lists a translation memory with concordance search, a term base that highlights terms and warns about missing ones, LiveDocs for aligned reference documents, and The Muse, predictive typing trained on your own memories and LiveDocs.
The pricing page lists machine translation integration, live preview, LQA, real-time spell checking, pre-translation, statistics, glossary export (CSV, Multiterm) and InDesign support with preview in both plans.
memoQ says it accepts jobs directly from companies using a memoQ server and can receive packages from most major translation tools, importing and exporting other tools' proprietary files such as SDLXLIFF.
memoQ says it supports over 100 languages and formats such as Word, XLIFF, XML, SDLXLIFF and INDD.
Both plans include software updates and 24/7 support, per the pricing page, and a 14-day trial is offered.
The system requirements page lists 64-bit Windows 10 (Anniversary Update or later) or Windows 11, 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB or more recommended) and 600 MB of disk space.

Limitations

memoQ translator pro runs on Windows only. The vendor says memoQ might run in a Windows virtual machine on a Mac, but it does not test ARM processors and accepts no responsibility on unsupported hardware.
There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial. The pricing page lists two subscriptions; the help center's purchase page also mentions a perpetual license option, but no perpetual price appears on the pages read.
Both subscriptions renew automatically. The help center says memoQ offers no refunds and that you can cancel any time before the next billing date.
EU residents without a valid VAT ID must pay taxes on top of the listed price. Prices come in EUR and USD with different amounts, and discount codes can be limited to certain currencies.
The pages read do not state how many computers a subscription covers or how translation data is stored or used. The FAQ, which covers perpetual licenses, says a license can be used on up to two computers.

Plans and pricing

Trial: $0 for 14 days. Trial only, not a free plan. Started from the downloads or product page.
Annual subscription (per license): $436 a year, billed annually ($36.33 a month equivalent). Also listed at EUR 396 a year. Renews yearly unless canceled. Includes updates and 24/7 support. The page says 'Save up to 25%'.
Monthly subscription (per license): $54 a month. Also listed at EUR 44 a month. Renews monthly unless canceled and can be switched to annual at any time. Positioned for short-term or project use.

Prices were read from memoQ's individual-use pricing page and product page; both agree, and the help center plans page lists no prices. The memoQ TMS plans for teams are separate and not covered here. Confirm on the live pricing page.

Details checked October 2026 against the vendor's own pages. Prices and limits change, so confirm before you buy. Official pricing page ↗

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