LILT Reviews

“Excellent support”

Pros

They provide their own online translation tools while still not allowing machine translation which helps keep the work quality high. The team is quick to answer questions whenever something comes up. I can track payments until they arrive and they have always been on time. Another thing I appreciate is that every completed job is reviewed by a second translator.

Cons

A frustrating part is that job offers often expire almost as soon as they come in.

“Asmart AI that adapts”

Pros

AI keeps learning from the way I translate. Instead of giving the same generic suggestions over and over, it starts adjusting to my style which helps me work faster and makes the whole process feel more natural. The interface is clean and simple to navigate and it fits into my workflow without getting in the way. payments have always been on time for me which is something every freelancer truly values.

Cons

Now and then, the platform does lag especially when Im working with larger files and that can be frustrating when a deadline is tight. I also wish it offered more glossary management options because there are times when I need better control over terminology to match a client's specific preferences.

“interesting projects”

Pros

There are some really interesting projects available, the communication is simple and the interface feels friendly and simple to use.

Cons

The amount of workflow I get is pretty low, a few job offers require follow-up and the platform could still use some improvements.

“ENG-CZ collaborations are great”

Pros

ENG-CZ language combination works really well here and it offers good opportunities for cooperation.

Cons

Applying for new projects is almost impossible because they get taken immediately. most projects are posted during night hours in CET which makes it even harder to catch them in time.

“Layout and shortcuts makes things easy”

Pros

Its visual layout works really well especially the sidebar when searching Concordance and TM matches. The keyboard shortcuts are also very useful and having suggested TM matches appear underneath the target field is something I really appreciate.

Cons

I came across many QA errors and they are annoying me.. Errors about missing spaces pop up but it is not always clear where those spaces are supposed to be in the source text. It would help if there were tags to show where those spaces are represented. I would also love to have a visible time counter while working on a project, unless that feature already exists and I have simply missed it.

“Easy to use”

Pros

Whenever I get stuck in the middle of something, this tool is really helpful and the interface is simple to use.

Cons

TM words do not always match the exact meaning and context. For instance, tense is extremely important with verbs and that part needs to be corrected. It would help if linguists were given more freedom to work on their own.

“Impressed!!”

Pros

This software consistently provides accurate translation suggestions which makes the work feel more reliable and helps maintain quality across projects.

Cons

Its timekeeping function for translators could be improved, as it doesn't feel as helpful or polished as the translation side of the platform.

“excellent translation quality”

Pros

Getting around the platform feels very simple and the machine translation quality is genuinely very good. The interface is clean and well organized which makes navigation simple and keeps everything clearly visible.

Cons

While working on an hourly basis, it's not clear to me how it actually measures my time... whether it relies on keystrokes, mouse movement or something else and it seems like time spent researching or thinking is not included. Another limitation is that once a segment is confirmed, I have to unconfirm it before making any edits and I also Cant even copy text from a confirmed segment. Tag management is also quite awkward. the QA feature hasn't been very useful because it flags too many false errors. It would be much better if the QA checks could be tailored to the needs of specific clients.

“Offline usability stands out”

Pros

Being able to work on projects offline is really useful and the communication throughout the platform has been good as well.

Cons

I don t like how difficult it is to actually get a project. Every time an email comes through, the project is already gone within seconds. A different system for assigning or offering projects would make things feel much fairer for everyone.

“Just okay..”

Pros

One thing I can say is that they used to send payments very quickly and the pay itself is good.

Cons

The translation platform and the machine translation are very poor for my language which makes the work harder than it should be.

“smart adaptive translations”

Pros

Im actually really impressed with the transalation it provides. One of the best parts is how it suggests alternative wording while Im writing and it genuinely feels like it adjusts to my personal writing style.

Cons

Q&A keeps showing false positives.

“Their support is always helpful”

Pros

Whenever an issue comes up, their team gets back to me quickly and actually helps resolve it.

Cons

Translation feature feels awkward to use and could definitely use some improvement.

“diverse projects and constant learning”

Pros

Working across different accounts and subject areas has been a really valuable part of this platform. In one task, I can use my background in Life Sciences and in another, I get to apply my knowledge to technology, music or social media. That variety keeps the work interesting and has helped me learn a lot. Ive been able to practice my existing skills while also building new ones which matters a lot to me because Im always looking to grow.

Cons

One thing that has been very frustrating is getting an email from LILT about a new project, only to check it seconds later and see that it is already unavailable. It feels almost impossible to actually secure the job sometimes and that has been upsetting. Ive also tried accessing projects from my iPhone but I frequently run into page errors saying that Chrome, Safari, Mozilla and other browsers are not compatible. I already reported this to PMs and support but the problem still continues. the payment terms are too slow. Some jobs have taken more than 45 days to be completed and paid which is far too long.

“bugs keep piling up”

Pros

Getting into the software is simple and it doesn't feel overloaded with features you don't actually need.

Cons

More and more bugs have started showing up over time and they don't seem to be getting fixed.

“Has a nice, simple navigation”

Pros

Compared with other systems, this one is simple to navigate and generally simple to use.

Cons

It doesn't always work well for French Canadian needs.

“adaptive AI that really delivers”

Pros

This tool has been part of my workflow since 2016 and it was already offering adaptive AI in a cloud-based platform long before other CAT tools or tech providers caught up. Its real-time, word-level adaptation is incredibly useful because I can reshape a full sentence or segment within seconds without needing to delete the entire suggestion and start over.

Cons

A limitation lately is that Im only able to use Lilt on projects assigned through Lilt. I'd genuinely be happy to pay for a subscription if it meant I could also use it for my own professional and personal projects.

“Top-tier tech”

Pros

Working with LILT feels reassuring because they rely on advanced technology and a very capable team. That combination gives us a lot of confidence in the quality of the final result.

Cons

What could be better is communication with the project managers. They use a shared inbox for all projects and at times it seems like messages are not reaching the right person directly. That can create some difficulty especially when something urgent comes up although it has not affected the overall quality of the experience.

“responsive team”

Pros

Any time I had a question, the team was really helpful and quick to respond which made a big difference.

Cons

The platform tracks work time automatically and there was one occasion when a system error nearly caused me to be underpaid by $50.

“Made workflow consistent”

Pros

Our workflow has been consistent and Im really pleased with how tasks keep coming in every day.

Cons

Number of tasks can sometimes drop very low

“Efficient automation”

Pros

Working with the platform feels very simple and the automation keeps everything efficient and well organized.

Cons

At times, getting in touch with an actual person is difficult when I have a specific question. The time zone difference also doesn't seem to be considered when deadlines are set.