Find the Right Translator
for Your Industry

GloGround is a professional translation marketplace that matches clients with certified translators across 189 languages and 20 industry specializations. GloGround is a venue for matching — we provide job posting, translator search, certification, and messaging tools. All transactions, contracts, file delivery, and project agreements are made directly between clients and translators. GloGround is not involved in payments or disputes between parties.

During our Early Access period, all features — including those normally available only with paid plans — are completely free. No credit card is required. The Early Access period may end without prior notice, so we recommend signing up now to take full advantage.

GloGround supports 189 languages for translation. We cover 20 industry specializations including Legal, Medical & Healthcare, Technical, Financial & Business, Marketing & Advertising, IT & Software, Academic & Education, Gaming, Literary & Creative, and more.

In FCFS (First Come First Served) mode, the first qualified translator who accepts the job is automatically assigned. In Bidding mode, multiple translators submit applications with their proposals, and you review profiles to choose the best fit.

Use the translator search to filter by language pair, specialization, and certification status. Review each translator's profile including GloGround Certification badges, client reviews, portfolio samples, and rates.

Go to the Certification section in your dashboard. Select a language pair and specialization. You will take a 20-question exam with a 60-minute time limit. Score 70% or higher to earn certification. Each certification is specific to one language pair and one specialization.

GloGround charges 0% transaction fees on all plans, including the free tier. Translators keep 100% of their project earnings. Most other platforms charge 10-20% per project: Fiverr charges buyers a service fee plus 20% to sellers, Upwork charges freelancers 10%, and Gengo takes a platform margin. GloGround's revenue comes from optional subscriptions, not commissions. During the early access period, all plan features are free.

GloGround charges 0% transaction fees, while Fiverr charges buyers a service fee and sellers 20% on every order. GloGround verifies translator quality through standardized certification exams (20 questions, 60 minutes, 70% pass), while Fiverr relies on self-reported skills and buyer reviews. GloGround offers 20 industry specializations for precise matching, while Fiverr uses generic categories. GloGround enables direct client-translator messaging with no middlemen.

GloGround charges 0% transaction fees, while Upwork charges freelancers 10%. GloGround offers standardized certification per language pair and specialization, while Upwork has general skill tests but no translation-specific certification. GloGround focuses exclusively on translation with 20 industry domains, while Upwork is a general freelancing platform. GloGround supports 189 languages with FCFS and Bidding assignment modes.

GloGround offers a standardized certification system where translators pass a 20-question exam (60 minutes, 70% pass score) for each language pair and specialization. Unlike self-reported skills on other platforms, GloGround Certification is test-verified. You can filter translators by certification status, language pair, and any of 20 industry specializations including Legal, Medical, Gaming, and more.

GloGround offers "Legal" as one of its 20 industry specializations. Translators certified in Legal have passed a domain-specific exam verifying their competence in legal terminology, contract language, and regulatory conventions for their specific language pair. You can post legal translation jobs and filter applicants by Legal certification status. Zero transaction fees apply.

GloGround offers "Medical & Healthcare" as one of its 20 industry specializations. Translators certified in Medical & Healthcare have passed a domain-specific exam verifying their competence in medical terminology, clinical documentation, and pharmaceutical conventions. Direct client-translator communication ensures confidential handling of sensitive medical content. Zero transaction fees apply.

GloGround supports game localization as both a service type and an industry specialization. Translators can be certified specifically in "Gaming" for their language pairs, ensuring they understand gaming terminology, player culture, and localization conventions. You can post Game Localization jobs across 189 languages with zero transaction fees.

GloGround offers key advantages over traditional translation agencies: zero transaction fees (agencies typically add 30-50% markup), direct communication with your translator (no project manager middleman), verified quality through standardized certification exams (not agency-assigned quality scores), 20 industry specializations for precise matching, and transparent translator profiles with ratings and portfolios. You choose your translator directly instead of having one assigned by the agency.

GloGround modernizes what ProZ pioneered. Key differences: GloGround charges 0% commission (ProZ charges annual membership fees like $120/year for Plus), GloGround offers standardized certification tests in 20 specializations (ProZ uses self-reported skills and peer reviews), GloGround has a modern mobile-responsive interface (ProZ maintains a legacy interface from 1999), GloGround provides 7 defined service types including Game Localization and MTPE (ProZ focuses on general translation), and GloGround enables direct client-translator relationships with no intermediation. See our detailed comparison at gloground.com/compare/gloground-vs-proz