Tolgee
Tolgee: A flexible localization stack with self-hosting and a dedicated Unreal Engine plugin. Ranked #9 of 24 in Game Localization Software by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams wanting self-hosted game localization.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams wanting self-hosted game localization
- Free planYes
- Paid from€133/mo
- Translation memoryYes
- Founded2020
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Self-hosted deployment with translation memory and glossary management
- Unreal Engine plugin plus CLI, REST API, and file workflows
- Free plan includes 30,000 words, 3 seats, and standard features
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 30,000 words and 3 seats
- Optimise starts at €133 per month with annual billing
- Advanced features such as branching and AI playground require Optimise
Our verdict on Tolgee
Tolgee is an open-source translation management and localization platform for developers, translators, and product teams. It supports web, mobile, desktop, and game workflows through SDKs, a CLI, REST API, file import and export, and integrations including Figma and Unreal Engine. Game teams can use its Unreal Engine localization plugin to push and pull localization content through Tolgee, while in-context editing, screenshots, review workflows, and translation memory help connect language work with product context.
Pricing is structured around a free plan and the paid Optimise tier. Free includes all standard localization features, automation and machine translation, all Tolgee integrations, 30,000 words, and 3 seats, with no credit card required. Optimise is listed at €133 per month when billed annually and adds an AI translator, Brand context, glossaries, AI playground, and branching. That makes the free plan a practical starting point for smaller localization projects, while teams needing the additional AI and workflow capabilities should budget for the paid tier.
Its ecosystem is broad for a developer-oriented localization tool. Integrations cover React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, i18next, Vanilla JS, Android, iOS, Flutter, Figma, Slack, Unreal Engine, the REST API, and a Chrome extension. CLI synchronization and file import/export also support established development workflows, and self-hosted deployment gives teams control over where the localization system runs. Tolgee is a strong fit for teams that value open-source software, self-hosting, and Unreal Engine support; teams with small language volumes should consider whether the paid-tier cost is justified for advanced capabilities.
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Tolgee fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €133/mo |
| Translation memory | Yes |
| Glossary management | Yes |
| Context screenshots | Yes |
| In-game delivery | Plugin |
| Language limit | Not verified |
| Role permissions | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 20 integrations: React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, i18next … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | tolgee.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Tolgee integrations
Tolgee lists 20 integrations on its own site.
- React
- Angular
- Vue
- Svelte
- Next.js
- i18next
- Vanilla JS
- Android
- iOS
- Flutter
- Figma
- Slack
- Unreal Engine
- REST API
- Chrome extension
- Firefox add-on
- JSON
- XLIFF
- CSV
- XLSX
Alternatives to Tolgee
- 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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