Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Game Localization Software

XLOC vs Gridly

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score XLOC #1 in Game Localization Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit XLOC
Gridly #5 in Game Localization Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Gridly

XLOC leads on 0 checks, Gridly on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreXLOC · 9.4/10
  • Free trialonly Gridly
  • Most featuresXLOC · 3 of 4

XLOC scores higher on our rubric for game localization software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

XLOC is the better fit for established studios needing deep game workflows. Gridly is the better fit for mid-sized teams needing broad localization operations.

  • XLOC fits best

    Established studios needing deep game workflows

  • Gridly fits best

    Mid-sized teams needing broad localization operations

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature XLOC 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Gridly 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Game Localization Software #5 in Game Localization Software
Best for Established studios needing deep game workflows Mid-sized teams needing broad localization operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request €50/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 10 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features XLOC 3/4 · Gridly 1/4
Translation memory ✓ ✓
Glossary management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Context screenshots Not checked yet Not checked yet
Role permissions ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
In-game delivery Files Not checked yet
Language limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Centralizes text, audio, and art assets across multilingual projects
  • Supports localized builds, file generation, QA checks, and synchronization
  • Connects with Unity, Unreal Engine, Jira, GitHub, Perforce, and more
  • Unity and Unreal Engine integrations support game localization workflows.
  • CAT tools, translation memory, glossaries, AI, and QA cover core operations.
  • REST API, file support, and WordPress localization extend platform fit.
Cons
  • Pricing is customized through sales rather than fixed public plans
  • In-game delivery is file-based
  • Its depth may exceed the needs of smaller or simpler localization projects
  • No free plan is available.
  • Game localization is part of a broader content platform.
  • Core capabilities are split across separate TMS, CMS, and CAT plans.
Our verdict

XLOC is a web-based content management and localization platform for video game producers, developers, localization managers, QA teams, and translators. It brings text, audio, and art assets into one workflow, coordinates multilingual…

Read the review →

Gridly is a cloud-based localization platform for teams managing multilingual digital content, including game teams working with Unity and Unreal Engine. It combines content management, translation management, and computer-assisted…

Read the review →
  1. XLOCGame Localization Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. GridlyGame Localization Software 8.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • XLOC — where it wins

    • Centralizes text, audio, and art assets across multilingual projects
    • Supports localized builds, file generation, QA checks, and synchronization
    • Connects with Unity, Unreal Engine, Jira, GitHub, Perforce, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized through sales rather than fixed public plans
    • In-game delivery is file-based
    • Its depth may exceed the needs of smaller or simpler localization projects

  • Gridly — where it wins

    • Unity and Unreal Engine integrations support game localization workflows.
    • CAT tools, translation memory, glossaries, AI, and QA cover core operations.
    • REST API, file support, and WordPress localization extend platform fit.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available.
    • Game localization is part of a broader content platform.
    • Core capabilities are split across separate TMS, CMS, and CAT plans.
  • XLOC9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature game localization hub for studios managing assets, builds, QA, and translation workflows.

    Visit XLOCFull verdict →
  • Gridly8.6/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad localization suite with game-engine integrations and modular paid plans.

    Visit GridlyFull verdict →

More comparisons

All game localization software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update