A company ordering translations asks whether it can see the price before requesting a quotation, whether the quality is independently verified and whether urgency costs extra. These decide 50 points out of 100.
verbionix.com · Verbionix & Two Words Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 3457862-8) is a translation agency that publishes an open price list (e.g. authorised translation from 50 euros per document, professional translation from 0.10 euros per word) and charges no rush fee. Offers official translations and interpreting.
64.5SCORE
Price is shown before the quote100
Quality standard of translation services0
Rush surcharge100
Basic metrics · 69.0
Digital quality80
Transparency85
Reachability15
AI quality score83
+ Open price list: authorised translation from 50 euros/document, professional translation from 0.10 euros/word and machine translation post-editing from 0.05 euros/word
Basic metrics: 69.0, rank 1 · no change
– Translation services quality standard: An ISO 17100 certificate is not mentioned on the front page or on the price and interpreting price list page.
scanlang.fi · ScanLang is a translation agency serving Finland, whose operating company is the German ScanLang GmbH. Publishes a detailed price list (per-word, per-line and per-page prices) and offers authorised/official translations as well as interpreting; no Finnish business ID (Y-tunnus) is stated on the site.
58.6SCORE
Price is shown before the quote100
Quality standard of translation services0
Rush surcharge30
Basic metrics · 68.5
Digital quality70
Transparency62
Reachability60
AI quality score83
+ Exceptionally open price list: technical translations approx. 0.16-0.21 euros/word, legal approx. 1.60-1.90 euros/line and official translations approx. 50-105 euros/page
Basic metrics: 68.5, rank 2 · no change
– Quality standard for translation services: An ISO 17100 certificate is not mentioned on the front page, the pricing page or the FAQ page.
traduct.fi · Traduct Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 0613395-5) is a translation agency from Turku founded in 1985, which has delivered translations for almost 40 years, from factual texts to creative content.
47.6SCORE
Price is shown before the quote0
Quality standard of translation services100
Rush surcharge0
Basic metrics · 55.2
Digital quality80
Transparency38
Reachability45
AI quality score54
+ Business ID (Y-tunnus) 0613395-5 is clearly shown on the company page, and the contact details (phone, e-mail, address in Turku) are easy to find
Basic metrics: 55.2, rank 5 · ▲ 2 places
– Rush surcharge: The rush surcharge is not mentioned on the service page or in the delivery terms.
semantix.com · Semantix Finland Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 0836525-8) is the largest provider of translation and interpreting services in the Nordic countries and part of the TransPerfect group, the world's largest language service company (merger 2021). Over 170 languages, authorised translations and interpreting.
46.0SCORE
Price is shown before the quote0
Quality standard of translation services100
Rush surcharge0
Basic metrics · 51.9
Digital quality68
Transparency30
Reachability45
AI quality score67
+ The largest provider of translation and interpreting services in the Nordic countries: a network of over 2,000 translators and a selection covering over 170 languages
Basic metrics: 51.9, rank 6 · ▲ 2 places
– Rush surcharge: The rush surcharge is not mentioned on the front page or in the general translation service terms.
lingsoft.ai · Lingsoft Language Services Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 0961030-7) is part of the Finnish Lingsoft group and one of Finland's largest language service companies. Offices in Turku, Helsinki and Stockholm; translation, localisation and subtitling services, plus the Lingsoft 24 express service.
38.0SCORE
Price is shown before the quote40
Quality standard of translation services0
Rush surcharge0
Basic metrics · 58.3
Digital quality66
Transparency50
Reachability45
AI quality score72
+ Lingsoft 24 express service quotes the price immediately for translations of under 500 words into EU languages and delivers the translation within 24 hours, which is an unusually concrete promise in the industry
Basic metrics: 58.3, rank 3 · ▼ 2 places
– Translation services quality standard: the ISO 17100 certificate is not mentioned on the front page, the Why Lingsoft page, the translation services page or in the blog posts on quality and ordering guidance.
transfluent.com · Transfluent Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 3299611-3) is a Helsinki-based translation agency that combines professional translators and AI-assisted translation work for business customers. Office at Simonkatu 6 A, Helsinki.
29.0SCORE
Price is shown before the quote0
Quality standard of translation services0
Rush surcharge0
Basic metrics · 58.0
Digital quality82
Transparency22
Reachability75
AI quality score58
+ Reachability is in good order: phone number with opening hours (weekdays 9-16), sales e-mail and a separate Help Center support hub
Basic metrics: 58.0, rank 4 · ▼ 2 places
– Quality standard for translation services: An ISO 17100 certificate is not mentioned on the front page, and the sitemap has no quality or certificate page.
QUESTIONCan I see what a translation costs before I get in touch?
Whether the company publishes prices in euros or only pricing principles.
Prices in euros on the page = 100 points, only pricing criteria = 40, only request for quote = 0.
22 p
Quality standard of translation services
QUESTIONIs the quality of the translation process independently verified?
Does the company mention ISO 17100 certification on its own pages?
ISO 17100 certificate mentioned = 100 points, not mentioned = 0.
20 p
Rush surcharge
QUESTIONDo I pay extra if I need the translation quickly?
Whether the company states whether urgency affects the price.
No rush fee = 100 points, urgency affects the price = 30.
8 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison includes six translation agencies. Scoring is based only on what the company itself states on its public pages.
Information that was not found on the checked pages is marked as missing and gets 0 points for the motive. The reason is shown for each company.
About this comparison
We scored 6 translation agencies operating in Finland on 19 metrics: technical quality, transparency for the consumer, reachability and data quality. The most important question: does the agency state the price and delivery time of a translation openly or hide them in a 'request a quote' form?
When choosing a translation agency, the consumer's biggest pain point is the transparency of price and turnaround time. Some agencies publish a per-word, per-line or per-page price and a fixed price for authorised document translations, while many direct you straight to a request-a-quote form. We scored translation agencies operating in Finland by whether they openly state the price, availability of authorised translation, turnaround time, quality process, data protection and business ID (Y-tunnus).
What transparency means in this category
Price (per-word, per-line, per-page or fixed document price) stated without a quotation request (25), authorised or official translation and language selection stated (15), delivery time or rush delivery stated (15), quality process (proofreading or ISO 17100 certification) stated (15), data protection or confidentiality stated (15), business ID (Y-tunnus) or responsible company clearly displayed (15)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
The price of a translation is the consumer's biggest pain point. Some agencies publish a per-word, per-line or per-page price and a fixed price for authorised document translations, while many direct you straight to a request-a-quote form. We emphasise price transparency most, because without a published price it is hard for a consumer to compare agencies in advance.
An authorised translation is not the same as an ordinary translation. For official documents such as degree certificates and documents from authorities, a translation certified by an authorised translator is required, bearing the translator's stamp and signature. Not all agencies offer authorised translations, so it is worth checking the availability of the service and the range of languages in advance.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
An authorised, or official, translation is a different thing from an ordinary translation. For official documents such as degree certificates and documents from authorities, a translation certified by an authorised translator is required, bearing the translator's stamp and signature. Not all agencies offer authorised translations.
There are several pricing methods: per word, per line (usually 55 characters per line), per page and a fixed document price. The same text can cost very different amounts at different agencies, so a published price makes comparison easier in advance.
Some agencies are large international players and some are small domestic ones. Size does not guarantee transparency: a small agency can publish a precise price list, while a large group always puts the price behind a quote.
Translation material often contains sensitive information, so it is worth checking the translators' confidentiality and the agency's data protection practices before ordering.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
Ask for the price in writing and check whether it is charged per word, per line or per page. Also ask whether proofreading and any rush surcharge are included in the price.
If you need an official translation, make sure the agency offers an authorised translation for your specific language pair and that the certification is accepted by the receiving authority.
Ask about the delivery time in advance and check whether express delivery is possible and whether it costs extra.
Check the agency's business ID (Y-tunnus) or responsible company and that the contact details are easy to find before you send any material.
Frequently asked questions
What does an authorised translation cost?
The price of an authorised translation depends on the length of the document, the language pair and the agency. Some agencies publish a fixed price per document, for example from around 50 euros, and some price by the page, for example around 50-105 euros per page. Many agencies give a price only as a quote after seeing the document. The comparison looks at whether the agency states the price openly.
What is the difference between an authorised translation and an ordinary translation?
An authorised, i.e. official, translation is certified by an authorised translator and carries the translator's stamp and signature or a statement of attestation. It is needed for official documents such as certificates and documents from public authorities. An ordinary translation is enough for most other purposes and is not separately certified.
How is the price of a translation determined?
The price is usually calculated by the word or line count of the source text, and is affected by the language pair, specialist field and delivery time. Some agencies publish unit prices (for example about 0.10-0.21 euros per word), others give a price only as a quote. A tight schedule can raise the price, but not all agencies charge a rush surcharge.
Is it worth choosing the cheapest translation agency?
The cheapest is not always the best. The quality of a translation is affected by the translator's professional skill, proofreading and any quality standard such as ISO 17100. In the comparison we weight price transparency most, but we also look at the quality process, delivery time, data protection and reachability, so that the overall picture is honest.
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