Lokalise
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A few focused days to build a solid replacement
The most user-friendly localization platform
How to Replace LokaliseOverview
Features
68 features across 14 categories
AI(9)
AI-powered scoring of translation quality
Add a style guide to give the AI context for more accurate translations
Set up automation rules with a few clicks to auto-approve and reuse translations
AI translation with context awareness for better accuracy
Create custom AI profiles using retrieval-augmented generation
Translate 8X faster with AI and no loss in quality, saving up to 70% in costs
Support for multiple language models for translation
Correctly translate niche terminology with AI
Intelligent routing of translations based on content type
API(4)
10 pre-made SDKs to jump-start multilingual projects without custom solutions
Industry-leading API with 95 endpoints and clear documentation for faster implementation
Translate apps without building and submitting a new release with OTA updates
33 webhooks to get notified about updates in localization projects
Analytics(5)
Download detailed task data for analysis
Analyze localization and translation data to optimize processes and get ROI
Monitor all activities within projects
Track and analyze translator productivity and performance metrics
Manage and track rates for external translation vendors
Automation(4)
Automate translation imports, updates, and exports
Create automated localization workflows to reduce manual tasks and empower developers
Pre-built workflow templates for common localization scenarios
Automated workflow triggers for event-based actions
Collaboration(6)
Automatic snapshot creation for version tracking
Real-time collaborative translation editor for teams
Version control for translation documents
Track changes and revert them if needed with version control for localization
Work on multiple branches of your project simultaneously
Create translation tasks with the ability to lock tasks for specific translators
File Support(2)
Support for Adobe InDesign and other Adobe formats
Support for Microsoft Office and HTML paged documents
Integration(3)
Connect Figma designs to translate UI copy directly
Jump-start localization with GitHub by connecting code repositories
Connect Jira for translation project management
Platform Support(5)
Translate guides and FAQs into every language
Localize games for players in every market
Connect content tools to localize blogs, campaigns, and emails
Localize design and UI copy for iOS and Android apps
Connect code repo, Figma, and CMS to localize websites
QA(2)
13 built-in QA checks and AI-powered QA reports
Automatic spelling and grammar checking
Security(6)
Comprehensive audit logs for compliance and security
Control user access and permissions at granular level
Enhanced password security settings and policies
SAML-based SSO for enterprise authentication
2FA support for enhanced account security
Create user groups for easier permission management
Support(10)
Round-the-clock customer support
Dedicated CSM for enterprise customers
Access clear documentation, API tutorials, changelogs, and tech support
Onboarding and success services for teams
Premium success tier with enhanced support
Priority support queue for faster resolution
Private dedicated communication channel
Scheduled reviews with support team
Access to solutions engineers for technical guidance
Audit and optimize localization workflows
Translation(1)
Translate in bulk into 30+ languages
Translation Management(7)
Create and manage shared glossaries for consistent terminology
Web and mobile in-context editors for translating content
Add screenshots for context during translation
Create and manage brand style guides for translations
Track and review translation history
Store and reuse translations across projects
Advanced management of translation memory with full control
Workflow(4)
Work with project branches for parallel localization workflows
Create dependent tasks that trigger sequentially
Define custom statuses for translation workflow stages
Create fully customized workflows tailored to your process
Pricing
Free
- ✓Use Lokalise for free, forever
- ✓Collaborative web-based editor
- ✓Basic translation management
- ✓Translation memory
- ✓Glossary
- ✓Permissions management
- ✓24/7 support
Explorer
- ✓Everything in Free, plus
- ✓Increased hosted words
- ✓Standard AI/MT translated words
- ✓Multiple projects
- ✓Multiple languages
- ✓Standard seats
- ✓Processed words
- ✓Integrations
- ✓Automations
- ✓OTA calls
- ✓Tasks
- ✓Task locks
- ✓Custom translation statuses
- ✓Versioning of documents
- ✓Translation history
- ✓Spelling/Grammar checks
Growth
- ✓Everything in Explorer, plus
- ✓Pro AI translated words
- ✓Advanced seats
- ✓Paged documents (Microsoft, HTML)
- ✓Paged documents (Adobe Formats)
- ✓In-context editors (web, mobile)
- ✓Screenshots
- ✓Shared Glossary
- ✓Translation memory management
- ✓Styleguide
- ✓Auto snapshots
- ✓Chained tasks
- ✓Branching
- ✓Workflow triggers
- ✓Workflow templates
- ✓Custom workflows
- ✓Analytics
- ✓Translator statistics
- ✓Project activity
- ✓Audit logs
- ✓Vendor rate profiles
- ✓Ability to download granular tasks data
- ✓Priority support
- ✓Digital success services
Advanced
Popular- ✓Everything in Growth, plus
- ✓Context-aware AI
- ✓AI Scoring
- ✓Multi-LLM
- ✓Smart Routing
- ✓Custom AI profiles (RAG)
- ✓Dedicated CSM manager
- ✓Regular business reviews
- ✓Private communication channel
- ✓Solutions engineer
- ✓Premium success
- ✓Workflow audits
Enterprise
- ✓Everything in Advanced, plus
- ✓Bespoke security and support needs
- ✓Custom implementation
- ✓Premium success services
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Integrations
5 known integrations