locize
locize: A low-cost localization platform with strong developer workflow support. Ranked #8 of 24 in Game Localization Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for small teams needing low-cost translation delivery.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forSmall teams needing low-cost translation delivery
- Free planYes
- Paid from$7/mo
- Translation memoryYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan and $7-per-month Starter tier
- Memory, glossaries, screenshots, review, and role permissions
- API/CDN delivery plus broad developer integrations
Where it doesn't
- The category specification lists a five-language limit
- It is a general software localization platform, not game-specific
- SSO is an add-on on Professional and included only on Enterprise
Our verdict on locize
locize is a cloud localization and translation management platform for developers, translators, and product teams. It connects code and internationalization workflows with a web-based translation editor, translation memory, glossary management, screenshots, review workflows, and role-based access. Teams can synchronize strings through the CLI, API, plugins, or CI/CD integrations, then publish translations through a CDN or API without redeploying applications. It supports web, mobile, desktop, and server-side localization workflows, with particular integration depth around i18next and related tools.
The pricing structure makes locize accessible to small teams. Free includes 2,000 words, 2 languages, 5 namespaces, 1 user, and 100K standard CDN downloads per month. Starter costs $7 per month for 15,000 words, 5 languages, 10 namespaces, 5 users, and 1M downloads. Starter-Plus costs $19 for 30,000 words, 7 languages, 25 namespaces, and 3M downloads. Growth costs $49 and adds 60,000 words, 10 languages, 50 namespaces, unlimited users, review workflow, and glossary features. Professional costs $99, while Professional-Plus costs $149 and Enterprise costs $199 per month, with higher word, language, namespace, and CDN limits; SSO is available as an add-on on the Professional tiers and included with Enterprise.
Its strongest fit is a developer-led localization workflow. Integrations include i18next, react-intl, Vue-i18n, LinguiJS, Polyglot, Figma, GitHub Actions, GitHub Repository Dispatch, Microsoft Teams, Slack, webhooks, MCP, CLI, and REST API. Automatic AI and machine translation workflows add another delivery option, while screenshots with OCR key assignment provide visual context. The category language specification lists a five-language limit, which constrains scale for some projects. locize should suit small teams prioritizing low monthly cost and API/CDN delivery; teams seeking a dedicated game-engine localization suite should consider a more specialized alternative.
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locize fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $7/mo |
| Translation memory | Yes |
| Glossary management | Yes |
| Context screenshots | Yes |
| In-game delivery | Api |
| Language limit | 5 languages |
| Role permissions | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 14 integrations: i18next, react-intl, Vue-i18n, LinguiJS, Polyglot, Figma … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | locize.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
locize integrations
locize lists 14 integrations on its own site.
- i18next
- react-intl
- Vue-i18n
- LinguiJS
- Polyglot
- Figma
- GitHub Actions
- GitHub Repository Dispatch
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- webhooks
- MCP
- CLI
- REST API
Alternatives to locize
- XLOCA mature game localization hub for studios managing assets, builds, QA, and translation workflows.9.4
- PlayglotA free, file-based localization workspace with game-engine integrations and community review.9.1
- TransglotA game-focused localization platform with affordable plans and developer workflows.9.0
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