Smartcat vs Lokalise

Smartcat9.1Visit Lokalise8.7Visit

Higher score Smartcat #4 in Language Translation Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Smartcat

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

• Smartcat fits best

  Large-scale AI localization programs

• Lokalise fits best

  Enterprise software localization workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Smartcat 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Lokalise 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Language Translation Software	#8 in Language Translation Software
Best for	Large-scale AI localization programs	Enterprise software localization workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$1,200/yr	$149/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	15 days	14 days
Free trial length	15 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	31+ integrations	60+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smartcat 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	AI translation across 280+ languages with document layout preservation CAT editor, translation memory, glossaries and automated QA checks 30 integrations plus REST API and optional human reviewer collaboration	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	Paid plans begin at $1,200 per year on annual billing API access, SSO and 2FA are listed in the $60,000 Anticipate plan Advanced branching, triggers and governance require the Autonomous tier	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	Smartcat is a translation and localization platform for individuals, language service providers and enterprise teams managing multilingual content. Its AI handles translation across more than 280 languages, while document, website,… 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

• Smartcat — where it wins

  • AI translation across 280+ languages with document layout preservation
  • CAT editor, translation memory, glossaries and automated QA checks
  • 30 integrations plus REST API and optional human reviewer collaboration

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans begin at $1,200 per year on annual billing
  • API access, SSO and 2FA are listed in the $60,000 Anticipate plan
  • Advanced branching, triggers and governance require the Autonomous tier

• 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

• Smartcat9.1/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  Smartcat combines 280+ language AI translation with enterprise localization workflows.

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• Lokalise8.7/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit LokaliseFull verdict →