Direct answer
What is ModernMT?
ModernMT is an adaptive machine translation engine by Translated S.r.l. that connects to CAT tools and APIs, currently sunsetting by the end of 2026 in favour of Lara.
ModernMT is a machine translation platform engineered by Translated S.r.l. to support multilingual workflows across professional translation environments. Supporting over 200 languages, the system is designed to dynamically adapt output using user-supplied translation memories and glossaries, allowing translators to maintain continuity across projects without manual retraining. ModernMT connects directly into computer-assisted translation (CAT) environments like RWS Trados Studio and memoQ, and exposes developer SDKs across Node.js, Python, Go, Java, .NET, and PHP. Unlike static machine translation systems, it factors in translation memory context and both monodirectional and multidirectional terminology lists. ModernMT is formally sunsetting at the end of 2026 and transitioning into Translated's successor platform, Lara. New registrations on modernmt.com are discontinued, while existing customer API keys and plugins remain functional through December 31, 2026 to facilitate asset migration.
Dynamic adaptation to translation memories and custom glossaries across 200+ languages within Trados Studio, memoQ, and developer APIs.
Product capabilities
Key features
200+ Language Support
Provides machine translation coverage across more than 200 global languages for text and API workflows.
Translation Memory Adaptation
Adapts translation output dynamically using existing translation memories stored locally or via MyMemory.
Glossary Integration
Enforces domain terminology using both monodirectional and multidirectional glossaries.
CAT Tool Plugins
Integrates directly with professional translation software, including RWS Trados Studio and memoQ.
Multi-Language SDKs
Offers native software development kits for Node.js, Python, Go, Java, .NET, and PHP to integrate translation into custom software.
Migration Bridge to Lara
Includes supported account and data migration routines to transfer translation memories and glossaries to the Lara platform.
Practical fit
Who should use ModernMT?
Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT)
Translators feed adaptive machine translation suggestions into Trados Studio or memoQ editor segments.
API-Driven Content Translation
Engineering teams send raw text to ModernMT endpoints while passing custom translation memories for domain-specific accuracy.
Workflow Engine Localization
Localization teams connect translation steps into pipelines using Blackbird, Crowdin, Google Sheets, or n8n.
Editorial assessment
Pros and limitations
Where it is strong
- Supports over 200 languages with real-time translation memory adaptation
- Native plugins available for major CAT environments like Trados Studio and memoQ
- SDKs across six programming languages (Node.js, Python, Go, Java, .NET, PHP)
- Existing API keys remain active until December 31, 2026 to avoid workflow disruptions
Where to be careful
- New user signups are permanently closed on the ModernMT website
- Lacks native file document, image, and audio translation capabilities found in newer platforms
- Scheduled for permanent sunset on December 31, 2026, requiring all users to migrate
Commercial context
ModernMT pricing
At the review date (September 2026), new registrations on ModernMT are closed. Existing users are transitioning to Lara under custom or volume-based agreements before ModernMT sunsets on December 31, 2026.
Pricing, limits, taxes, model access, and regional availability can change. Verify the purchase-critical details on the official pricing page linked under Sources.
Transparent ranking
Why ModernMT scores 62.5
Each factor is scored on a 100-point scale, then combined using the public ToolsRank weights. Engagement and momentum stay at a neutral baseline until measured signals exist, so no tool can gain or lose position from numbers nobody recorded.
Compatibility
Languages, platforms, and integrations
Languages
- 200+ languages
Platforms
- Web
- API
- Windows (Trados Studio plugin)
- memoQ
Integrations & surfaces
- Trados Studio
- memoQ
- Crowdin
- Blackbird
- n8n
- Google Sheets
Community
Reviews and questions
No approved member reviews yet. Editorial factors above are the only rating on this page.
Reviews and questions come from Google-signed members and are checked by an editor before they appear.
Frequently asked
ModernMT FAQ
Is ModernMT closing down?+
Yes. ModernMT is sunsetting by the end of 2026. Translated S.r.l. is transitioning all technology and users to its next-generation platform, Lara.
Can new users sign up for ModernMT?+
No. New registrations on modernmt.com are closed. Prospective users are directed to sign up directly on laratranslate.com.
How long will ModernMT API keys work?+
Existing ModernMT API keys continue to work through December 31, 2026, giving developers time to switch their integrations to Lara.
Will Translation Memories be lost during migration?+
No. Translated provides guided migration support to transfer existing Translation Memories and glossaries from ModernMT and MyMemory to Lara without data loss.
Does ModernMT support document translation?+
ModernMT does not natively translate document files (such as Office files or PDFs). That capability is only available on its successor platform, Lara.
