DeepL Translator vs Lokalise

DeepL Translator9.3Visit Lokalise8.7Visit

Higher score DeepL Translator #2 in Language Translation Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit DeepL

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Lokalise #8 in Language Translation Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Lokalise

• DeepL Translator fits best

  Polished multilingual translation across devices

• Lokalise fits best

  Enterprise software localization workflows

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Side by side

Feature	DeepL Translator 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Lokalise 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Language Translation Software	#8 in Language Translation Software
Best for	Polished multilingual translation across devices	Enterprise software localization workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€7.49/user/mo	$149/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days · card required	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	60+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DeepL Translator 2/3 · Lokalise 2/3
Glossary support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Translation memory	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Translation modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Languages supported	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Native integrations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Preserves document formatting during file translation Offers glossaries and translation memories on eligible plans Works across web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and API	Translation memory, glossaries, AI/MT and quality workflows APIs, SDKs, CLI, webhooks and 60 listed integrations 24/7 support plus SSO, audit logs and granular permissions on higher tiers
Cons	Free version caps use at 50,000 characters and one file monthly Individual limits file translation to three files per month Team and Business prices are per user with annual billing	Starts at $149 per month with no free plan Explorer supports up to 10 unique languages per team Advanced and Enterprise features require higher-tier plans
Our verdict	For individuals, professional translators, teams, and enterprises, DeepL Translator handles text and uploaded documents, with formatting preservation for translated files. It also supports website and internal application translation… Read the review →	Lokalise is a cloud localization and translation management platform for developers, designers, translators, project managers and marketing teams. It handles software strings, localization files, websites, mobile apps, games, documents and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DeepL Translator — where it wins

  • Preserves document formatting during file translation
  • Offers glossaries and translation memories on eligible plans
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, browsers, and API

  Where it doesn't

  • Free version caps use at 50,000 characters and one file monthly
  • Individual limits file translation to three files per month
  • Team and Business prices are per user with annual billing

• Lokalise — where it wins

  • Translation memory, glossaries, AI/MT and quality workflows
  • APIs, SDKs, CLI, webhooks and 60 listed integrations
  • 24/7 support plus SSO, audit logs and granular permissions on higher tiers

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $149 per month with no free plan
  • Explorer supports up to 10 unique languages per team
  • Advanced and Enterprise features require higher-tier plans

• DeepL Translator9.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible translation service with document formatting, glossaries, and API access.

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• Lokalise8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  Enterprise localization with translation memory, automation, APIs and 60 integrations.

  Visit LokaliseFull verdict →