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Head-to-head · Translation Management Software

Lokalise vs Localizely

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Lokalise #6 in Translation Management Software 7.2/10 From $149/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Lokalise
Localizely #8 in Translation Management Software 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Localizely

Lokalise leads on 0 checks, Localizely on 5, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly Localizely
  • Most featuresLocalizely · 6 of 6

Lokalise and Localizely score identically on our rubric (7.2 out of 10) for translation management software; Lokalise sits at #6 and Localizely at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Localizely offers free plan; Lokalise doesn't. Localizely offers workflow automation; Lokalise doesn't publish it. Localizely offers terminology management; Lokalise doesn't publish it. Localizely offers vendor management; Lokalise doesn't publish it. Localizely offers translation orders; Lokalise doesn't publish it.

Lokalise is the better fit for established teams needing broad localization workflows. Localizely is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting full TMS basics.

  • Lokalise fits best

    Established teams needing broad localization workflows

  • Localizely fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting full TMS basics

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Side by side

Feature Lokalise 7.2/10 Visit ↗ Localizely 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 7.2
Ranking #6 in Translation Management Software #8 in Translation Management Software
Best for Established teams needing broad localization workflows Budget-conscious teams wanting full TMS basics
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 15 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email
Integrations 60+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lokalise 2/6 · Localizely 6/6
Workflow automation Not published ✓ (best)
Translation memory ✓ ✓
Terminology management Not published ✓ (best)
Vendor management Not published ✓ (best)
Translation orders Not published ✓ (best)
API access ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Covers software, website, document, and mobile app localization
  • Includes translation memory, glossaries, QA, workflows, and context tools
  • Connects with CMS, repositories, design, CRM, and support tools
  • Free plan includes machine translation, AI translation, and translation orders
  • REST API, CLI, webhooks, and repository integrations support automation
  • Translation memory, glossaries, assignments, branching, and QA checks cover core workflows
Cons
  • Entry pricing starts at $149 per month
  • Explorer limits teams to up to 10 unique languages
  • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers
  • The Free plan offers a narrower set of listed capabilities
  • Advanced features are listed only on the Bronze plan
  • The lowest paid price requires annual billing
Our verdict

Lokalise is a cloud translation management and localization platform for developers, designers, translators, project managers, and marketing teams. It manages software strings, localization files, websites, mobile apps, games, documents,…

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Localizely is a cloud translation management system for software localization teams working on mobile apps, games, websites, and other software. Developers, localization managers, translators, and reviewers can manage localization files,…

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  1. LokaliseTranslation Management Software 7.2From $149/mo · 14-day trial
  2. LocalizelyTranslation Management Software 7.2Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lokalise — where it wins

    • Covers software, website, document, and mobile app localization
    • Includes translation memory, glossaries, QA, workflows, and context tools
    • Connects with CMS, repositories, design, CRM, and support tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Entry pricing starts at $149 per month
    • Explorer limits teams to up to 10 unique languages
    • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers

  • Localizely — where it wins

    • Free plan includes machine translation, AI translation, and translation orders
    • REST API, CLI, webhooks, and repository integrations support automation
    • Translation memory, glossaries, assignments, branching, and QA checks cover core workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan offers a narrower set of listed capabilities
    • Advanced features are listed only on the Bronze plan
    • The lowest paid price requires annual billing
  • Lokalise7.2/10 · From $149/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad localization workspace for teams managing software, websites, documents, and digital content.

    Visit LokaliseFull verdict →
  • Localizely7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) · 15-day trial

    A budget-conscious TMS with core workflows, automation, QA, and translation services.

    Visit LocalizelyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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