FAQ — Common Questions About TraduQ | TraduQ

Question 1

What is TraduQ?

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TraduQ is an online platform for professional freelance translators, companies, and agencies. Unlike machine translation tools, TraduQ is built for 100% human professional translation. It provides a job board, translator directory, rate negotiation tools, project management, invoicing tools, and cloud storage integrations — all in one place.

Question 2

How is TraduQ different from ProZ, Smartcat, or Upwork?

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TraduQ is purpose-built for translation workflows, unlike general freelance platforms like Upwork. Compared to ProZ.com, TraduQ offers modern project management tools, built-in invoicing tools, cloud integrations (Box, Google Drive, Dropbox), and CAT file analysis. TraduQ charges no fees or commission on your work — translators keep 100% of what they earn. TraduQ also supports rate negotiation before work begins, so both sides agree on pricing upfront.

Question 3

Is TraduQ free to use?

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Yes. Creating an account is completely free, and every account currently includes every feature: browsing and applying to jobs, posting jobs, direct messaging, analytics, managed projects, team seats, invoicing, cloud storage integrations, and a public profile. There's no trial and no payment details are required.

Question 4

How does TraduQ make money?

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TraduQ doesn't currently charge its users: the platform is free to use, and paid plans aren't available for purchase. TraduQ does not process, mediate, or take any cut from payments between translators and clients — all payments are handled directly between the parties, outside the platform. If paid plans are introduced in the future, we'll announce them before anyone is charged.

Question 5

What languages and specializations are supported?

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TraduQ supports 30+ languages and 20+ specialization fields including legal, medical, technical, financial, marketing, literary, scientific, IT/software, automotive, gaming, and more. Translators can list multiple language pairs and specializations on their profiles. We also support 15+ CAT tools including SDL Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, Phrase, and others.

Question 6

Does TraduQ provide machine translation?

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No. TraduQ is a platform for human professional translators, not an automated translation service. All translations are performed by qualified human linguists who connect with clients through TraduQ. The platform helps clients find experienced translators who specialize in specific language pairs and subject areas.

Question 7

Who can use TraduQ?

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TraduQ serves three types of users: freelance translators who want to find work and build their professional reputation; companies that need translation services and want to hire qualified translators; and translation agencies that operate in a dual role — they can both post jobs (like companies) and apply to jobs (like translators). This makes TraduQ suitable for agencies of all sizes.

Question 8

What countries is TraduQ available in?

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TraduQ is available worldwide. Translators and clients from any country can create accounts, post jobs, and apply to opportunities.

Question 9

How do I find translation jobs on TraduQ?

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After creating your translator profile with your language pairs, specializations, and rates, you can browse the job board and filter by language pair, specialization, budget, deadline, and more. Jobs that match your profile also appear in your personalized "Jobs for You" feed on the homepage. You can save searches and set up talent alerts to be notified when new matching jobs are posted.

Question 10

How do I create a strong translator profile?

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A complete profile significantly increases your visibility. Add all your language pairs, specializations, CAT tools you use, years of experience, and your preferred rates. Upload a professional photo and write a detailed bio highlighting your expertise. The more complete your profile, the higher you appear in directory searches and the more likely clients are to contact you.

Question 11

How does rate negotiation work?

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TraduQ features transparent rate negotiation. When applying to a job, you can propose your own rate. For managed project tasks, both you and the client must agree on a rate before work begins — neither party can be forced into an unfair rate. Rates can be set per word, per hour, or as a flat project fee. This ensures fair, mutually agreed-upon pricing for every project.

Question 12

How do I get paid on TraduQ?

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Payment terms are arranged directly between you and your client — TraduQ does not process or intermediate payments between users. TraduQ includes invoicing tools to help you create professional invoices and keep your records organized. You can create manual invoices, job-linked invoices, and purchase order-linked invoices. Recurring invoices are also supported for ongoing projects.

Question 13

Does TraduQ take a commission on my earnings?

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No. TraduQ does not process, mediate, or take any portion of payments between translators and clients. All payments happen directly between the parties, outside the platform. TraduQ itself is currently free to use and charges no fees.

Question 14

How do reviews and ratings work?

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After completing a confirmed collaboration with a client (tracked through the Projects feature), both parties can rate each other on a 1-5 star scale with optional written comments. Ratings are displayed on your public profile and help build your professional reputation. Only users who have completed a verified collaboration can leave ratings, which prevents fake reviews.

Question 15

What CAT tools does TraduQ support?

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TraduQ supports 15+ industry-standard CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools including SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, Wordfast, Phrase (formerly Memsource), MateCat, OmegaT, Across, Déjà Vu, Transit NXT, and others. You can list the tools you use on your profile. The platform also supports CAT file analysis — upload XLIFF, TMX, TBX, PO, SDLXLIFF, MQXLIFF, and other formats to get automated word counts by match band.

Question 16

Can I hide jobs from my work history?

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Yes. If you want to keep your work history tidy, you can hide individual tasks or applications from your dashboard view. Hidden items are still recorded in the system for reference but won't appear in your work history panels.

Question 17

What tools do freelance translators get?

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Every translator account includes direct messaging with clients, advanced profile analytics (who viewed your profile, search appearances), priority visibility in the translator directory, earnings reports, invoicing, and translator tools with the highest usage limits — all at no cost.

Question 18

How do I hire a translator on TraduQ?

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There are two ways to hire: post a job with your requirements (language pair, specialization, budget, deadline) and qualified translators will apply, or browse the translator directory to find and contact translators directly. You can review applications, compare proposals and rates, check translator ratings, and accept the best fit. For ongoing needs, save your preferred translators to Translator Pools for quick re-hiring.

Question 19

How much does professional translation cost?

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Translation rates vary by language pair, specialization, and translator experience. Common pricing models on TraduQ include per-word rates (typically $0.05–$0.25 per word), hourly rates ($20–$80/hour), and fixed project rates. Rare language pairs and specialized fields (legal, medical, patents) tend to command higher rates. You can set your budget when posting a job, and translators can propose their own rates through the rate negotiation feature.

Question 20

What are Translator Pools?

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Translator Pools let you organize your saved translators into curated groups — for example, by language pair, specialization, or project type. This makes it easy to quickly find and re-hire your preferred translators for future projects without searching the directory again. You can add translators to multiple pools and manage them from your dashboard.

Question 21

Can I manage multi-task translation projects?

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Yes. Every account can create managed projects with multiple tasks, assign different translators to each task, set milestones and deadlines, track deliverables and file uploads, and manage the entire workflow from a single dashboard. You can also create purchase orders, generate invoices, and integrate with cloud storage (Box, Google Drive, Dropbox) for file delivery.

Question 22

How do I ensure translation quality?

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TraduQ helps you evaluate translators through their detailed profiles (experience, specializations, tools, certifications), verified ratings from other clients, and the ability to require test translations before hiring. You can also build Translator Pools of your trusted linguists for consistent quality. The review system only allows ratings from confirmed collaborations, so all feedback is genuine.

Question 23

Can translation agencies use TraduQ?

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Yes. Translation agencies have a unique dual role on TraduQ — they can both post jobs (like companies) to find freelance translators, and apply to jobs (like translators) to win work from larger clients. This makes TraduQ ideal for agencies of all sizes, whether you need to build your translator network or find new clients.

Question 24

What do agencies and companies get?

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Agencies and companies get managed project workflows, team seats (invite colleagues to your organization), direct messaging, advanced analytics, talent alerts (get notified when new translators matching your criteria join), AI-powered translator matching, featured and private job posts, and cloud storage integrations — all included at no cost.

Question 25

How do team seats work?

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You can invite team members to your organization. Team members share access to your company's projects, translator pools, and workflows. This allows multiple people in your organization to collaborate on translation project management without needing separate accounts or subscriptions.

Question 26

What plans does TraduQ offer?

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TraduQ currently offers one plan: Free, and it includes every feature — job posting and applications, direct messaging, managed projects, team seats, analytics, talent alerts, AI matching, invoicing, and cloud storage integrations. There are no paid plans for sale.

Question 27

Is there a free trial?

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No — there's no need for one. Every account gets every feature from the moment it's created, at no cost and without payment details.

Question 28

How does billing work?

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TraduQ doesn't bill anyone at the moment: there are no paid plans for sale, and we don't collect payment details. If paid plans are introduced in the future, we'll update our Terms of Service and notify you before any charge.

Question 29

Will TraduQ start charging for features?

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TraduQ is currently free, with every feature included. If paid plans are introduced in the future, we'll update our Terms of Service and notify you before any charge, and you won't be charged unless you choose to purchase a paid plan.

Question 30

What invoicing tools does TraduQ provide?

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TraduQ includes invoicing tools for your personal record-keeping. You can create manual invoices, job-linked invoices (pre-filled from a completed job), and purchase order-linked invoices. You can mark each invoice's status (pending, paid, overdue) to keep your records organized, and include line items, tax, and notes. Recurring invoices are also supported for ongoing translation work.

Question 31

What is CAT file analysis?

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CAT file analysis lets you upload translation files (XLIFF, TMX, TBX, PO, SDLXLIFF, MQXLIFF, JSON, YAML, and more) to get automated word count breakdowns by match band (exact matches, fuzzy matches, new words). This helps both translators and clients understand the scope of a translation project and set accurate rates. The analysis runs entirely within TraduQ — no third-party tools needed.

Question 32

Does TraduQ integrate with cloud storage?

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Yes. TraduQ integrates with Box, Google Drive, and Dropbox for file management. You can import source files from your cloud storage directly into project tasks and deliver completed translations back to your cloud storage. This streamlines file exchange and keeps your project assets organized.

Question 33

How do talent alerts work?

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Talent alerts let you set criteria for the type of translators you're looking for — such as language pair, specialization, and experience level. When a new translator matching your criteria joins TraduQ, you receive an automatic notification. This helps you discover qualified translators as soon as they become available.

Question 34

Does TraduQ have a messaging system?

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Yes. Every account can send direct messages to other users on TraduQ. The messaging system supports conversations with clients, translators, or agencies. You can discuss project details, share requirements, and coordinate work — all without leaving the platform.

Question 35

How do saved searches work?

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You can save your job board or translator directory search filters for quick access later. Saved searches preserve your language pair, specialization, budget range, and other filter settings so you can re-run the same search with one click. Combined with talent alerts, this helps you stay on top of new opportunities or candidates.

Question 36

Is my data safe on TraduQ?

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Yes. TraduQ takes data security seriously. User authentication is handled via secure session cookies, passwords are hashed, and all connections use HTTPS encryption. File storage uses Cloudflare R2 with signed URLs for secure access. We do not sell user data to third parties.

Question 37

Can I delete my account and data?

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Yes. You can request account deletion at any time. When your account is deleted, your personal data is removed from our systems. You can also export your data before deletion. See our Privacy Policy for full details on data handling and retention.

Question 38

How does authentication work?

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TraduQ supports three sign-in methods: email/password with email verification, Google OAuth, and LinkedIn OAuth. All methods create a secure session. Two-factor authentication and session management help keep your account secure.

Question 39

How do I sign up for TraduQ?

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Visit traduq.com and click "Get Started" or "Sign Up." You can register with your email address, Google account, or LinkedIn account. After registering, you'll be asked to complete your profile — choose your role (translator, company, or agency), add your details, and you're ready to start using the platform.

Question 40

How long does it take to set up a profile?

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Creating a basic profile takes about 5 minutes. For translators, we recommend spending 10–15 minutes adding all your language pairs, specializations, CAT tools, experience, and a detailed bio — a complete profile significantly increases your visibility to potential clients.

Question 41

Do I need to verify my email?

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Yes, email verification is required for all email/password accounts. After registering, you'll receive a verification email — click the link to activate your account. If you sign up via Google or LinkedIn, email verification is handled automatically.

Question 42

How do I post my first translation job?

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After creating a company or agency account, go to your dashboard and click "Post a Job." Fill in the job details: title, description, language pair, specialization, budget, and deadline. Once published, your job appears on the job board and qualified translators will start applying. You can review applications, compare rates, and accept the best candidate.

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