LILT Reviews

“They have a professional team”

Pros

My experience was very positive . The staff is highly professional, they pay close attention to every detail in the orders and their online translation software performs really well while staying very user-friendly.

Cons

Only possible downside is that there haven't been many projects yet though Im still just at the beginning of the collaboration.

“Translation projects made easy”

Pros

AI-powered translations and collaboration tools make handling translation projects much more manageable and efficient.

Cons

They should improve the QA tool. It would be helpful to have an option to run QA only on newly translated content instead of checking the entire file every time.

“Excellent software!”

Pros

After more than 27 years working as a translator and trying all kinds of online and offline tools, this feels like a completely new translation experience. Out of everything Ive used, this is without a doubt the one I prefer most.

Cons

SHould have an option to add or remove tags so it would be possible to apply bold or italic formatting and also delete hyphens when needed.

“user-friendly and simple”

Pros

Thiss tool feels very adaptive and simple to use.

Cons

Its really an inconvenience is having to copy and paste the French quotation marks from Word since Im not sure whether there's a shortcut for them.

“Smooth communication through and through”

Pros

The platform feels modern and up to date and communication is simple throughout.

Cons

One downside, unfortunately, is that I haven't received much work since joining.

“Impressive tool for translation work”

Pros

It's one of the most efficient tools I rely on for translation projects. The concordance and glossary are also readily accessible whenever I need them.

Cons

QA step can feel a little awkward since errors in the text segments themselves aren't shown all together when the text goes beyond a certain number of segments.

“good client mix”

Pros

A nice part of using it is the variety of clients and the CAT tool.

Cons

Task assignment is where it falls short. Even when I open the email links within seconds of getting them, there's never anything left to claim because bots seem to grab the tasks immediately.

“Efficient revision tools”

Pros

Working on this platform feels very ergonomic and fluid. The way the content is segmented makes the text clear and comfortable to read. It also handles all the tags well and they can be copied into the target without hassle. In revision mode, the error-coding options are right there and easy to access which helps linguists work more efficiently.

Cons

One drawback is that the hours count takes around six hours to update on the platform. I really wish that part happened faster.

“Overall good”

Pros

My experience was good.. I'd love to see some features get more enhanced.

Cons

Their translation platform still has room for improvement.

“faster workflow”

Pros

Getting around this platform is pretty simple and the interface helps us move through their work faster while keeping track of tasks without much hassle.

Cons

At times, Lilt comes up with awkward translation suggestions and the AI still doesn't consistently adapt the way it should.

“adaptive interface and navigation”

Pros

The interface was excellent, very adaptive and simple to get through.

Cons

There was some lag on the website and it didn't seem related to my phone's internet connection. It felt more like an issue on the website's side.

“Strong AI!!”

Pros

What consistently stands out with it is how accurate the AI translation suggestions are. Most of the time, it gets the translation right and overall it feels like a very powerful tool. It performs especially well with non-specialized content which makes sense since that is where a more generic language model seems to be at its best. It also handles medical texts fairly well although those usually still need some tweaking here and there.

Cons

My biggest frustration with it is the linguist stats section that shows an estimated payment amount based on the time spent on each project. In my case, it has never been accurate and usually looks far too generous. For example, I tracked my own time on one project and calculated that I had spent 7 hours on it. It estimated 15.56 hours and showed a possible payout of $210.90. Then when I received the actual paystub, it said I had only worked 3.9 hours. None of those numbers match what I recorded so it is hard to know what to make of it. On one side, the system seems overly generous but on the other, the algorithm also penalizes you if you spend more than 30 seconds without typing or accepting segments. That is especially frustrating with medical texts because sometimes you need to stop and do research and that time is not counted. I do not think that is fair since the research is exactly what leads to the right wording choices. Longer pauses without typing should be taken into account, otherwise translators may avoid researching just so they do not get penalized for unpaid time.

“Like the interface”

Pros

Right from the start, the interface felt clear and fast which is something I really need for my work. The overall experience is adaptive as well so I was able to get productive quickly without dealing with a steep learning curve. The QA and termbase integration are also a big plus since they help speed up my workflow and support better-quality output.

Cons

At this point, there's nothing I dislike about Lilt.

“Dependable official sourcing”

Pros

The platform is fast, clear and dependable and I especially appreciate that it relies on official sources.

Cons

One thing that made it harder was how strongly everything depended on self-guidance, with a "read it yourself" approach that felt isolating and didn't provide much support to make sure each step was fully understood. whenever I tapped on a new assignment, it was usually already taken sometimes within just five minutes. The assignment notification emails also tended to arrive around 3 or 4 a.m. which wasn't very practical. It would have helped a lot if the workflow had been explained upfront instead of leaving me to figure it out alone. That way, I could have handled things more calmly and professionally, without the confusion, rushing or uncertainty about expectations. The review and feedback list was also unclear so I often couldn't tell what action I was supposed to take which made it difficult to actually learn from the feedback.

“smart suggestions that keep improving”

Pros

It has a smart, real-time suggestions feature that adapt based on my edits. It helps me translate faster with better accuracy and the interface is simple and simple to use.

Cons

Every now and then, the suggestions are a little off in terms of context but they're still easy to correct and seem to get better the more I use the platform.

“My experience was good!!”

Pros

There's a good mix of translation tasks available and the payment process has been dependable.

Cons

Lately, it has become much harder to get work assigned because tasks are being claimed within minutes.

“assignment system needs work”

Pros

This platform feels adaptive and is simple to navigate.

Cons

From my perspective, the assignment system has some clear flaws.

“Clear communication”

Pros

Communication has been really good, the deadlines are flexible and the platform is simple to work with.

Cons

The workload isn't always consistent which happens quite a bit with freelance work.

“Easy to use”

Pros

Its pretty self-explanatory and simple to use.

Cons

There's very little reference material available and the turnaround times are very short.

“Great AI!”

Pros

After being a registered vendor with Lilt for 5-6 years, I can clearly see how much the AI has improved compared with the early days. The shortcuts make a real difference during translation and the output quality genuinely helps speed up the workflow. the PM team is always responsive and happy to help.

Cons

One ongoing frustration is that the time log is often inaccurate which means I end up submitting multiple tickets to get my payments corrected. The platform also still has occasional bugs, like not confirming segments or ignoring tags and the QA feature doesn't seem to be properly tuned for Greek, at least from what Ive seen.