Machine speed. Expert judgement.
More than 20 years in localization and 60,000+ projects across 150+ language pairs. AI-assisted translation, reviewed by human experts.
- Years in localization
- 20+
- Projects delivered
- 60,000+
- Language pairs
- 150+
- Servers, files deleted after delivery
- EU
Hourglass at a glance
Hourglass OÜ is a Tallinn-based localization company with more than 20 years of experience, serving organisations that need multilingual content.
Hourglass delivers AI-assisted translation reviewed by human experts, with 60,000+ projects completed across 150+ language pairs.
Every project is quoted individually, based on language pair, volume and content complexity. A free 2-page test translation is available.
Files are processed on EU servers and permanently deleted after delivery. Supported formats are XLIFF, SDLXLIFF and MQXLIFF, with locked segments excluded.
Capabilities
Built for scale. Reviewed by experts.
Proven scale
More than 20 years and 60,000+ projects across 150+ language pairs.
Multi-pass workflow
Layered AI passes work on context, tone and terminology before a human expert reviews the draft.
Glossary control
Your terminology, tone of voice and style guide are applied to every project.
XLIFF and CAT support
XLIFF files are verified and work with your CAT tool, so your translation memory stays intact.
GDPR compliance
Files are processed on EU servers and permanently deleted after delivery. Our processing follows GDPR.
Pricing
A quote for every project.
Tell us what you need translated and into which languages. We quote based on language pair, volume and content complexity.
Your quote
Quoted per project
Send us your content and target languages. We respond within 24 hours on business days.
Test first
Free 2-page test translation
See the quality on your own content before you commit.
Case study
4 regions, 100 pages per language, 6 business days instead of 20.
Turnaround time
Total investment
Workflow
Works inside your existing workflow.
Keep your CAT tool, your workflow and your client relationships. Hourglass delivers client-specific AI pre-translation inside your existing process. Locked segments are excluded, data stays on EU infrastructure, and processing follows GDPR.
- XLIFF, SDLXLIFF, MQXLIFF
- Locked-segment exclusion
- Free post-edit environment
- GDPR compliant, EU infrastructure
| Source | AI draft | Expert review |
|---|---|---|
| Press the start button. | Drücken Sie die Starttaste. | Drücken Sie die Starttaste. |
| Allow 30 seconds for the update. | Warten Sie 30 Sekunden auf das Update. | Planen Sie für das Update 30 Sekunden ein. |
| © 2026 Example GmbH | Locked, excluded | |
What clients say
Client feedback
A four-hundred-page website project came back flawless — and cost half of what we'd budgeted, in a fraction of the time.
Ten times faster and 80% less expensive than a conventional translation process — exactly what we needed for a large internal document set.
FAQ
Common questions
How is Hourglass different from a traditional translation agency?
Hourglass combines AI translation with review by human experts. In one case study, a website project took 6 business days instead of 20 and cost €6,000 instead of €12,000.
Is my data secure?
Files are processed on EU servers and permanently deleted after project delivery. Our processing follows GDPR.
Can Hourglass work with our existing CAT tools?
Yes. Hourglass supports XLIFF, SDLXLIFF and MQXLIFF and excludes locked segments, so your translation memory and existing workflow stay intact.
Who does Hourglass work with?
Hourglass works with any organisation that needs translation or localization, including language service providers. Every project follows the same process: AI translation with human expert review.
What languages does Hourglass cover?
Hourglass covers 150+ language pairs.
How does human review work at Hourglass?
AI produces the draft in layered passes that apply your glossary, tone of voice and style guide. A human expert then reviews the draft before delivery.
How do I get started?
Contact Hourglass at team@hourglasshq.eu or +371 26 18 27 88, or request a free 2-page test translation. Hourglass supports XLIFF, SDLXLIFF and MQXLIFF, excludes locked segments and provides a free post-edit environment.
Contact
Start your project
Tell us about your content and target languages. We respond within 24 hours on business days.
- Phone
- +371 26 18 27 88
- team@hourglasshq.eu
- Address
- Katusepapi tn 6, Lasnamäe, Tallinn 11412, Estonia