How to Build Your Own Lokalise
Replace Lokalise with a custom build. The most user-friendly localization platform
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 68 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 68 features
Support(10 features)
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
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AI(9 features)
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
+4 more in this category
Translation Management(7 features)
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
+2 more in this category
Collaboration(6 features)
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
+1 more in this category
Security(6 features)
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
+1 more in this category
Analytics(5 features)
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
Platform Support(5 features)
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
API(4 features)
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
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 68 features at easy complexity.