Head-to-head · Translation Management Software
Phrase vs Lokalise
Phrase leads on 0 checks, Lokalise on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePhrase · 9.3/10
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Phrase scores higher on our rubric for translation management software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Phrase is the better fit for mature teams managing varied translation programs. Lokalise is the better fit for established teams needing broad localization workflows.
- Phrase fits best
Mature teams managing varied translation programs
- Lokalise fits best
Established teams needing broad localization workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Phrase 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Lokalise 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Translation Management Software | #6 in Translation Management Software |
| Best for | Mature teams managing varied translation programs | Established teams needing broad localization workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $149/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 60+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Phrase 2/6 · Lokalise 2/6 | ||
| Workflow automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Translation memory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terminology management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Vendor management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Translation orders | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Phrase is a cloud-based translation management and localization platform for enterprises, localization teams, developers, marketers, and language service providers. It brings document translation together with software localization for… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Phrase — where it wins
- Covers document, software, and website localization
- Combines memories, term bases, QA, AI, and workflow automation
- Connects with GitHub, Figma, Contentful, WordPress, Jira, and more
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access starts with paid plans
- Freelancer limits TMS access to one seat
- Some plans cap Strings seats or managed words
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
- Phrase9.3/10 · 14-day trial
A broad localization suite for mature teams managing documents, software, and websites.
Visit PhraseFull verdict → - Lokalise8.9/10 · 14-day trial
A broad localization workspace for teams managing software, websites, documents, and digital content.
Visit LokaliseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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