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What is Bureau Works?

Bureau Works is a cloud-based translation management system that transforms complex translation and localization management into simple and predictable activities. Our platform delivers unprecedented levels of flexibility in engagement models and use-case breadth.

Translate through our engine or manage on your own.
You choose. Work with your translators and agencies, or get your work seamlessly completed by our automation engine through a curated network of top global translation talent.

Who Uses Bureau Works?

Our tech was built for: *Translators *Translation Agencies *Small-Medium Businesses *Enterprises

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Reviews of Bureau Works

Average score

Overall
4.9
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.9
Features
4.9
Value for Money
5.0

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Owner in Brazil
Verified LinkedIn User
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Their newly launched platform is definitely worth giving a try.

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I have been working as a freelance translator at Bureau Works for several years, and I must say that their constant evolution is truly remarkable. Their new platform has been a game-changer, it allows me to produce translations of higher quality and increase my productivity.

Pros:

The integration of AI and automation within the platform is exceptional. The advanced technology ensures that the translations are not only precise but also adapt to the context seamlessly.

Cons:

Despite being a relatively young platform that is still under development, it impressively exhibits an intuitive, user-friendly interface, and it significantly enhances time efficiency.

Yordan
translator in UK
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

A must have product

5.0 last year

Comments: Excellent, I am super curious about all future changes

Pros:

ease of work, functionality, interface, customer support

Cons:

filter functions, subtitle management needs improvement

Cristine
Translator in Brazil
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Good Platform

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

It's user-friendly and its AI feature is very helpful.

Cons:

The preview is not dynamic and it's not always available.

Sakke
Freelance Translator in Finland
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Top tier software!

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

I have to say the software is top notch. Easy to use and very efficient in all ways. It also is the first time I've used AI as a part of my workflow and I'm positively surprised about its capability. There is no doubt in my mind it's one of the best platforms I've encountered in my ~8 years journey with translations.Also can recommend for customers - The workflow and quality are very much above average and guaranteed there will be no problems with whatever tasks you have!

Cons:

I can't think of anything negative or what would need adjusting for now. Maybe sometimes the internal messaging is a bit confusing and it's hard to keep on track who is responsible for what projects but that is mostly due to me mixing up names and being just me haha!

Mohamad Inaam
Senior Translator and Reviewer in Türkiye
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

BWX, your safe and efficient translation platform from Bureau Works!

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: With the excellent features of its platform, Bureau Works has taken pioneering steps to help us navigate the future of the translation industry shaped by AI. BWX has everything that will guarantee the delivery of your translation projects safely and on time. Intuitive, fast, and user-friendly, the BWX interface combines all the features that linguists need.Nowadays, clients have worried that linguists might be using free and insecure machine-translation engines, like Google Translate, as a shortcut to complete their tasks. This may comprise the clients' confidential information and allow third parties to access sensitive client data.Nonetheless, BWX keeps your data under look and key. So, rest assured that no third parties will access your data. At the same time, translators will save time and effort by utilizing AI to complete their jobs. This will eliminate the guilty feeling of using machine translation, and produce creative and error-free texts perfectly suited for the context at hand.

Pros:

AI integration could be the essential feature added recently to the BWX platform. The tool is user-friendly and easy to use. Through webinars, online meetings, and step-by-step tutorials, Bureau is spending every effort to teach linguists how to best utilize BWX.

Cons:

Only one feature needs to be added; right-left marks that are of crucial importance for Arabic. I submitted a request to the technical team and they are working on it.

Elias
Translator in US
Education Management, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

The user-frendliest Cat tool I have experienced. All features work perfectly.

5.0 last year

Comments: It's been great! No other Cat tool has satisfied that much.

Pros:

Glossaries work in tune with the editor. The glossary (TermBase) words are recognized by the Machine Translation on the fly! The MT learns from the Translation Memory and glossaries.

Cons:

There is no Cons. But, I wish BW had an option to delete projects created that are no longer used or needed. Also, a way to find and replace a word in the TM box.

Hector
Translator in Peru
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent performance of bureau works

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: My experience as a user of Bureau works is very positive, it is a minimalist but very powerful platform with all the features a translator needs to do a serious and professional job. An uncluttered screen and only focused on the text to be translated is a bold look at the design of this admirable platform.

Pros:

Bureau Works recently updated its platform with the AI translation feature, a feature that has different presentation options, now with an automatic activation for suggestions about possible errors, a very big step into the future.

Cons:

It's hard to name any feature that goes against its efficiency, but it could be text editing, perhaps a function to change text sizes or text families, work with tags.

Martina
Martina
Translator in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Translation & Localization, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Freelance translation experience

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I've been working freelance with Bureau Works for almost 4 years and I'm truly satisfied with the experience. Not only the projects are fun and engaging, but the AI platform is always evolving and makes the translation process fluid and stimulating. I have recommended the platforms to others and will continue to do so in the future!

Pros:

Bureau Works' AI platform works smoothly and is intuitive and easy to use. The translation database is huge and truly helpful for everyday translation, tasks are easy to understand and manage, and quality control helps you deliver the best possible translations.

Cons:

I'd like to be able to directly work on the original document without missing the AI support.

Elvira
Freelance translator in Italy
Translation & Localization, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Efficient, easy to use, feature rich, time saving, cutting edge, affordable

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I used this platform as freelance translator and I forgot keeping track of job done, preparing invoices and send a lot of emails to get paid. This platform has specific features for job done tracking and invoincing. Every single word is counted, any work done is tracked and paid regularly.

Pros:

This cutting edge platform integrate AI and human translation preventing both human and machine mistakes. This platform is the easier, cheaper and more efficient around.From an administrative point of view it provides specific functions for word counting, rate calculation and billing.

Cons:

This platform satisfies all the translator's needs.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Translator's best friend

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Easy and convenient, user friendly.

Pros:

A great tool for accurate translations and adaptations.

Cons:

Machine translation sometimes does not recognize word inflections, but this is typical when the language is small.

Nicolas
Freelancer in Argentina
Translation & Localization, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent translation platform

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

One of the great advantages of Bureau Works is the easy-to-use workspace for a translator. You can perform all your tasks in a clear, super-simple interface that anyone can understand just by looking at it. It is amazing and does not frustrate the person who wants to start this path as a translator.

Cons:

What I like the least, is that there are not many possibilities to see your profile with more details, you are not able to really see how and how much a project pays, or how is the percentage of each one, see in a clear way, if you have mistakes, to be able to improve, simple things but that help the translator to improve and give the best.

Emilia
Translator in US
Translation & Localization, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great company!

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Great experience! People who works there make you feel comfortable and they help you out every time you need it

Pros:

They work hard to give you the tools to do a great job. They improve constantly

Cons:

They way they pay you. Usually takes around 6 weeks to get paid

Walter
Translator in Portugal
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best translation tool

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Ease of use, translation memories, timely invoicing

Cons:

predictive writing could use some love, it's a useful feature

Marjolein
Translator in Netherlands
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Bureau Works is an excellent translation platform

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

The ease of use and AI-integrated tools.

Cons:

I cannot think of anything, it works like a charm for me.

Daphne
Translator in Canada
Translation & Localization, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Amazing Translating Platform

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I have absolutely loved my experience with Bureau Works as well as working with their very helpful and friendly team!

Pros:

Bureau Works is an amazing platform! It’s easy to use and its tools such as its glossary, search TM and integration of AI are excellent. This platform also makes it easy to view and manage your projects, available projects, delivered projects and invoiced projects.

Cons:

Bureau Works is amazing, however one thing I wish would change is the fact that most of the due dates for available projects displayed on the platform are inaccurate and can only be confirmed by accepting the project and contacting the project manager.

Siriporn
Freelancer in Thailand
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

ease-of-use

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Work smoothly.

Pros:

I'm not tech-savvy, but Bureau Works is user-friendly. It is easy and straightforward.

Cons:

Nothing. I can do my job easily and conveniently.

Oriol
Translator, editor, writer, master in Spain
Translation & Localization, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

One of my favourite agencies!

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: We have been collaborating for some years now and I can say they're one of my top agencies!

Pros:

- The projects are interesting, and from very important clients- The pay is good and on time- The staff is very nice and helpful- The platform is very intuitive, and efficient and has all the perks

Cons:

Nothing so far! I add another line because I have a minimum of 40 characters to fill.

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