Phrase
by Phrase
Phrase is a cloud-based localization platform for managing software, website, and content translation workflows. It combines translation management, string localization, machine translation, integrations, and analytics.
Why Abandoned
Phrase maintains an operational product website and continues to publish product and company updates. The present brand developed from Memsource’s acquisition of Phrase and the group’s subsequent rebrand as Phrase.
💵 Pricing & access
- Pricing model
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- Official site
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🩺 Health Signals
- HTTP Status
- 200
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- Confidence
- 98%
- Domain expires
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📅 Timeline
Memsource founded
David Čaněk founded Memsource in Prague; the company later became the corporate foundation of today’s Phrase localization platform.
PhraseApp founded
Frederik Vollert, Wolfram Graetz, and Tobias Schwab founded PhraseApp in Hamburg to help software teams manage localization.
Carlyle invests in Memsource
The Carlyle Group announced a majority investment in Memsource to support international expansion and product development.
Memsource acquires Phrase
Memsource acquired Phrase, bringing Phrase’s software-localization product together with Memsource’s translation-management platform.
Company rebrands as Phrase
Memsource announced that the combined organization and product portfolio would operate under the Phrase name.
🔄 Alternatives to Phrase
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Google Translate
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Lilt
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Smartcat
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Transifex
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phrase translation software?
Phrase is a cloud localization platform that helps organizations manage translations for software, websites, apps, documents, and other content through translation-management and software-localization tools.
Is Phrase the same company as Memsource?
Yes. Memsource acquired Phrase in 2021, and the combined organization adopted the Phrase brand in 2022. Memsource’s translation-management technology became part of the broader Phrase platform.
Does Phrase use AI and machine translation?
Yes. Phrase supports machine-translation workflows and provides technology for selecting, applying, and evaluating translation engines, alongside human review and translation-management features.
Who is Phrase designed for?
Phrase is designed for localization teams, translators, developers, product teams, and enterprises that need to coordinate multilingual content, automate localization workflows, and integrate translation with development or content systems.
What are the best alternatives to Phrase?
Depending on workflow and scale, alternatives include Smartcat and Lilt for localization management, plus DeepL Translator and Google Translate for machine-assisted translation.