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Welcome to German-English Translator, your Guide to German English Translation
Freelancers or Translation
Agencies
Where should you
look? Should you choose a translation agency with proven track
records or go for freelance translators? This page outlines the pros
and cons of agencies and translators. I'm not a shameless
self-promoter, so don't expect me to say freelancers are much better
than agencies. They both have their advantages and disadvantages.
It's up to you to decide.
Freelance Translators
Pros
Cons
One-on-one personal communication
Higher quality and uniformity as just one
translator works on the text
Less expensive
Credentials must be checked, references, etc.
Unless
you divide your project among many freelancers, translating
can take longer.
Translation Agencies
Pros
Cons
You know who you are dealing with
Most likely experienced professionals
Quick processing - after all, there is a whole team behind them.
Expensive
Sometimes impersonal
Incongruency in details/lack
of uniformity when work is split
among many translators.
You can now decide for
yourself what the best option is. However, before making any hasty
decisions take a look at a
cheaper alternative open to you.