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Open vs. closed
Compare control, AI choice, integrations, performance and cost without pretending every TMS is the same.
Control3 differences
| Open | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the translations | You do | You do — once you request an export |
| Getting your work out | One click, any time, complete | Support ticket, partial formats |
| If you stop paying | Nothing happens — it stays open | Access ends |
AI3 differences
| Open | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing a model | Any of them, per language | Whatever the vendor resells |
| When a better model ships | Use it that week | When it reaches their roadmap |
| What the AI costs | At cost, straight to the provider | Marked up and rebilled to you |
Features3 differences
| Open | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your team works | The app, or chat | The vendor portal only |
| Integrations | Unlimited, and open to extend | Priced per connector |
| Changing how work flows | Yours to change | A change request |
Performance3 differences
| Open | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Every screen | Answers in under a second | Page reloads and spinners |
| Scoping a release | Seconds | Overnight, then a call |
| At ten times the volume | Behaves the same | Tiered limits and throttling |
Pricing3 differences
| Open | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| What it costs | Free | Per seat, per word, per connector |
| Commitment | None | Annual, auto-renewing |
| Switching cost | About a day | Six to twelve weeks of onboarding |