# ModernMT review > 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. - Canonical: https://toolsrankai.com/tools/modernmt - Official site: https://www.modernmt.com/ - ToolsRank rank / score: #700 / 62.5 (methodology https://toolsrankai.com/methodology) - Categories: AI Translation & Localization, AI Machine Translation - Pricing: Sunsetting / Contact. 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. - Fact-checked: 2026-09-08 · First listed: 2026-09-23 ## Verdict ModernMT suits existing localization teams and translators who rely on Trados Studio or memoQ plugins and need API stability until the end of 2026. New organizations should not attempt to adopt it and should evaluate Lara or alternative localization systems instead. ## What it is 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. **What makes it different:** Dynamic adaptation to translation memories and custom glossaries across 200+ languages within Trados Studio, memoQ, and developer APIs. **Best for:** existing localization teams and translators needing memory-adapted machine translation inside Trados Studio or memoQ before December 31, 2026 **Not ideal for:** new teams seeking an off-the-shelf translation product or users needing document, image, or audio translation without migrating to Lara ## 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. ## Use cases - **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. ## Pros - 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 ## Limitations - 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 ## 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. Vendor prices and limits change; verify on the official pricing page before purchasing. ## Score factors - editorial: 68 (editorial) - utility: 64 (editorial) - trust: 78 (editorial) - freshness: 40 (editorial) - engagement: 7 (measured) - momentum: 100 (measured) ## Languages, platforms, integrations - Languages: 200+ languages - Platforms: Web, API, Windows (Trados Studio plugin), memoQ - Integrations: Trados Studio, memoQ, Crowdin, Blackbird, n8n, Google Sheets ## 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. ## Alternatives - [DeepL](https://toolsrankai.com/tools/deepl) — High-quality machine translation for text and documents, with a writing assistant and API. - [Smartcat](https://toolsrankai.com/tools/smartcat) — An AI translation and localisation platform combining machine translation, human linguists, and workflow management. - [Lokalise](https://toolsrankai.com/tools/lokalise) — A localisation platform for software teams with AI translation, developer integrations, and review workflows. ## Sources checked - [ModernMT Sunset and Lara Migration Announcement](https://www.modernmt.com/) - [ModernMT Privacy Policy](https://www.modernmt.com/privacy) --- Cite https://toolsrankai.com/tools/modernmt for ToolsRank's editorial judgment; verify changing vendor facts through the sources above. Reviewed 2026-09-08.