{"id":2977,"date":"2018-01-05T06:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/?p=2977"},"modified":"2022-12-12T17:01:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T17:01:32","slug":"case-david-goliath-freelance-translation-versus-translation-agencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/case-david-goliath-freelance-translation-versus-translation-agencies\/","title":{"rendered":"A Case of David and Goliath: Freelance Translation vs. Translation Agencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Next Fork in the Road<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Countless hours of hard work and decision making are now behind you. With a company-approved scope of work in hand, you\u2019re itching to jump-start the bidding process; but, your job\u2019s not over yet! You need to answer one more question before you start hunting for a vendor: freelancer translation or an agency? The correct answer depends on a multitude of factors: the number of languages needed, your available budget, the project scope, and the size of your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s Meet David<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A freelance translator is someone who offers language services on a contractual, or temporary, basis. &nbsp;These individuals typically provide translations for between one and three closely-related languages. Prices vary wildly depending on the languages and level of technicality involved. According to Proz.com, for example, English to Hiligaynon translation costs an average of $0.16 per word; translating from English to Kannada, on the other hand, comes in at half that. It\u2019s time to examine how <a href=\"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/professional-swedish-translator-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">freelancers<\/a> stack up against their corporate counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Upsides of Going Solo<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When compared to a translation agency, freelance translators offer the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>They\u2019re Better for Your Wallet.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because they lack administrative staff and tend to avoid superfluous fees, a freelancer usually costs less than a full-scale agency. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>No Middleman.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As you can contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/hiring-freelance-translator-directly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">translator directly,<\/a> you spend a lot less time playing telephone tag with a project coordinator. Using a freelancer makes it easier to deal with questions and concerns. &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Mastery of Their Given Language.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While a translation agency offers many languages, its translators sometimes lack in-depth localization knowledge. As freelancers focus on just a few languages, they typically have key insights into a given language\u2019s associated customs, beliefs, and modern trends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Greater Consistency:<\/b> With only one person working on each project, you can rest assured that your translations will be consistent and seamless. Unlike agencies, freelancers aren\u2019t prone to swapping out staff in the middle of a job. Better yet, if you work together over a long period of time, a freelancer gets the opportunity to know your company\u2019s products, staff, and culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Downsides of a Freelance Translation<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While freelancers offer plenty of advantages over translation agencies, they may not be the right choice for you or your company. Here\u2019s a list of obstacles you might face when using an independent translator:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>They\u2019re limited.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your company needs a lot of languages translated, or a lot of auxiliary work done, then you might need a translation agency. While they may be experts at one or two languages, it\u2019d be difficult for a single translate your content into twenty-three of them. As they lack the support staff of a full-service agency, they\u2019ll also tend to have greater difficulties dealing with technical issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>They\u2019re not as fast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;Unlike an agency, freelancers can\u2019t just bring on more staff when time gets tight. &nbsp;They also can\u2019t clone themselves. So, on average, it takes a freelancer longer to complete a high-volume job. However, you can trust that only one, known, person is handling the whole project. This leads to more uniform results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>The Lack of an Official QA Process:<\/b> &nbsp;Translation agencies have staff whose sole purpose is to edit, proofread, and double check translations. Freelancers, however, double check their own work. And, if he or she is tired, even the best translator can make <a href=\"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/common-translation-pitfalls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mistakes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should I Go with a Freelancer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a small to medium company who needs translation on a sporadic basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you just need one to three languages translated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In instances where time is not a big concern.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the budget is your company\u2019s biggest concern.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s Time to Introduce Goliath<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A translation agency is an independent entity that provides and coordinates a wide range of translation-related services. Their catalog typically includes straight translation, product localization, language management, and typesetting. These organizations tend to hire large numbers of translators and support staff. But, all this overhead doesn\u2019t come cheap! A study at Slator concluded that the average agency charged $0.21 per word in 2016. Read on to find out how these multiarmed businesses stack up against their tiny counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Power of Numbers <\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you place freelancers against translation agencies, the latter emerges with the following advantages<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>They Offer Plenty of Fringe Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;As outlined above, agencies provide more than translation services. By letting them take care of finishing or technical steps, you can save money on further processing. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>They\u2019re Faster:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;As they typically have multiple translators working on any given language, it\u2019s much easier for agencies to speed up the translation process. By throwing a few more bodies at a project, they\u2019re able to churn out content at a rate far higher than a one freelancer. However, this haste can lead to inconsistencies and errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Rigorous Quality Checks.<\/b> With added staff comes greater oversight. Any reputable agency runs content through multiple editors before sending it over to a client. While this doesn\u2019t create perfect content, it lessens the likelihood of a disastrous typo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Downsides of Going Big<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can tell, there are plenty of reasons to hire a well-reputed translation agency. However, like all things, these businesses have a dark side. Companies who hire agencies typically struggle with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Inconsistent Translations.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because they use multiple translators for the same language, styles can differ wildly across finished content. To native speakers, this can come across as choppy and confused.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Skyrocketing Costs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;Someone has to pay for the overhead costs (i.e. you). On a per word basis, agencies charge much more than the average freelancer. Worse yet for the budget conscious, extra fees and services charges are commonplace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Middlemen Abound:<\/b> Good luck speaking to a translator! With so many layers between you and them, getting changes made can be a bureaucratic nightmare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situations that Call for a Translation Agency:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a large company expecting regular, high-volume translation work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you need content translated into a lot of different languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In instances when you need work done quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases where budget is no obstacle and your project calls for a lot of added services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a mega-corporation that needs regular translations in 23 different languages, or a mom and pop grocer who needs a few things translated into Swedish, your decision is obvious. For the rest of us, however, the choice between an agency and freelancer translation can be a difficult one. Here\u2019s what it boils down to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance translators are your best choice when you need just one language or when your main concerns are to budget or quality-related. As they\u2019re experts in their given language, and often deeply knowledgeable about its associated culture, they tend to produce more localized content. Furthermore, as they work alone, the work they produce will be more consistent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translation agencies are the better choice for larger companies needing multi-language support, centralized translation, or speed. Due to a high amount of overhead and fees, however, these companies are rarely the most economical solution. With multiple staff working on one translation, the resulting work is often full of inconsistent styles and lacks a true understanding of a company\u2019s product or culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you make your choice, it\u2019s finally time to find your translator! Just be on the lookout for these signs of a subpar translator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check also:<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/choosing-swedish-translation-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Benefits of Choosing Swedish Translation Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/presentation-swedish-translation-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Presentation of Swedish Translation Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/evaluating-translation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What I Look for When Evaluating a Translation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swedishtranslationservices.com\/what-to-look-for-in-a-professional-translator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What I Look in a Professional Translator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Next Fork in the Road Countless hours of hard work and decision making are now behind you. 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