Localizely

localizely.com
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Make the software translation easier

How to Replace Localizely

Overview

Localizely is a cloud-based localization platform for web and mobile apps that streamlines the translation process. It enables teams to manage translations, collaborate across departments, and automate localization workflows in one centralized place. The platform helps reduce localization bottlenecks and accelerate feature releases.

Features

34 features across 14 categories

AI(2)

AI TranslationAIPremium

Artificial intelligence-powered translation suggestions and automation

Machine TranslationAI

Automated translation capabilities to accelerate translation workflow

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(1)

User Management

Manage team members, roles, and permissions within projects

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Workflow AutomationPremium

Automate repetitive localization tasks and integrate with development tools to improve team efficiency

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(3)

Screenshots

Attach and manage screenshots for context during translation work

Tasks

Create and manage translation tasks with assignment and tracking capabilities

Team Collaboration

Communicate, give feedback, and update tasks in one place with cross-team and cross-department coordination

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core(6)

Glossary

Manage terminology and ensure consistent translation across projects

Online Editor

Web-based translation editor for easy in-browser translation work

Shared GlossaryPremium

Shared glossary across teams and projects in higher tier plans

TM ManagementPremium

Advanced translation memory management features in Gold plan

Translation Management

Manage all language translations in one place with support for different app versions in branches

Translation MemoryPremium

Database of previous translations for consistency and faster future translations

Deployment(1)

Over-the-Air UpdatesPremium

Update translations in mobile apps without requiring app store releases

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Developer(4)

CLIPremium

Command-line interface for managing localization workflows programmatically

Flutter SDKPremium

Native SDK integration for Flutter mobile app development with over-the-air update support

Localizely SDKPremium

SDK for Flutter apps providing over-the-air translation updates

REST APIPremium

API for developers to automate and integrate localization processes with other tools

Also in: Klaviyo, Acuity Scheduling, Setmore

Editing(1)

In-Context EditingPremium

Edit and test translations directly in the app environment without switching applications

Also in: Juro, Nuclino, Loom

Integration(7)

AWS S3 IntegrationPremium

Store and manage localization files in AWS S3 buckets

Bitbucket Integration

Integration with Bitbucket repositories for code and translation synchronization

Figma IntegrationPremium

Integration with Figma for managing translations related to design assets

GitHub Enterprise IntegrationPremium

Enterprise-level GitHub integration for larger organizations

GitHub Integration

Integrate with GitHub repositories for synchronized translation and code workflows

GitLab Integration

Integration with GitLab repositories for synchronized workflows

GitLab Self-managed IntegrationPremium

Integration support for self-managed GitLab instances

Reporting(2)

Project Activity

Track and monitor all activities and changes within localization projects

Statistics per User/LanguagePremium

Detailed reporting on translation progress and activity by user and language

Services(2)

Professional Translation ServicesPremium

Access to professional translators through the platform

Translation Orders

Professional translation services available through the platform

Support(1)

Basic Support

Customer support for paid plan users

Tracking(1)

History of ChangesPremium

Track all changes and version history for translations

Version Control(2)

Branching & VersioningPremium

Advanced version control and branching features for complex projects

Project BranchingPremium

Handle different app versions and manage multiple branches of the same project

Pricing

Free

Free
  • 250 hosted string keys
  • 1 Project
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited Languages
  • Machine Translation
  • Translation Orders

Starter

$16/mo billed annually or $19/mo monthly
  • 500 hosted string keys
  • 1 Project
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited Languages
  • Standard features

Advanced

$32/mo billed annually or $39/mo monthly
  • 1,000 hosted string keys
  • 2 Projects
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited Languages
  • Standard features

Pro

$65/mo billed annually or $79/mo monthly
  • 2,500 hosted string keys
  • 3 Projects
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited Languages
  • Standard features

Bronze

$125/mo billed annually or $150/mo monthly
  • 5,000 hosted string keys
  • 5 Projects
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited Languages
  • Advanced features

Silver

$250/mo billed annually or $300/mo monthly
  • 10,000 hosted string keys
  • 10 Projects
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited Languages
  • Advanced features

Gold

$475/mo billed annually or $570/mo monthly
  • 20,000 hosted string keys
  • 20 Projects
  • Unlimited Users
  • Unlimited Languages
  • Advanced features

Custom

Custom
  • Custom string keys
  • Custom projects
  • Custom features

Over-the-Air Flutter SDK Add-on

Custom pricing per monthly active users
  • 30K MAU: Free
  • 200K MAU: $50/month
  • 1M MAU: $200/month
  • 10M MAU: $700/month
  • 10M+ MAU: Contact for pricing

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Localizely

Monthly$19/mo
Yearly$228/yr
5-Year Total$1.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$228
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$684
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$1.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 34 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Localizely alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 34 features.

Buy Localizely

Better Value
Monthly cost$190/mo
3-year total$6,840
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Localizely saves ~$30,120 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 34 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

7 known integrations

AWS S3BitbucketFigmaGitHubGitHub EnterpriseGitLabGitLab Self-managed