Localizely

Localizely is a translation management system for teams localizing mobile apps, games and websites. It suits developers, localization managers and translators who want translation work tied to software workflows. Its broad toolset and free entry point are attractive, but hosted-string and project limits shape the paid tiers, and self-hosting is not an option.

Overview

Localizely brings translation tasks and software content into a shared service, covering machine and AI translation as well as professional translation orders. Translation memory, terminology and vendor management, QA checks, screenshots, tasks, reports and branching support collaboration beyond the act of translating. That breadth can help teams coordinate language work with development; a small project that needs only occasional translation may not need so many workflow capabilities.

The product is SaaS-only, ruling it out for organizations that require self-hosting. Localizely says customer care agents are available by email every workday from 7AM to 2AM CET.

Key features

Supported formats include Flutter ARB, Android XML, Apple strings, JSON, YAML, PO, XLIFF, .NET RESX, CSV, Excel and TMX. This range suits teams working across common app, web and localization file types without limiting the workflow to one platform. Integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Figma, AWS S3, an API and a CLI. The CLI runs on Linux, macOS and Windows and is also available as a Docker image.

GitHub can pull localization files manually or through a webhook, then push translations back as a pull request. That lets teams route translation changes through code review. The Flutter SDK supports over-the-air translation updates and in-context editing, useful for Flutter projects that need to update language content without relying solely on app releases. Localizely says GitHub access tokens are stored encrypted and are not shown in full after saving.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing, requires no credit card, and includes 250 hosted string keys, 1 project, unlimited users and languages, machine translation, AI translation and translation orders. It is a substantial starting point for evaluation or a small project, but the single-project and 250-key caps constrain its use as localization grows. Localizely also offers a 15-day trial.

Paid plans include unlimited users and languages, with project and hosted-string allowances increasing by tier. Starter is $16 a month billed annually or $19/mo if billed monthly, for 500 hosted string keys and 1 project with standard features. It suits a modest project needing more keys than Free; the project cap remains one. Advanced is $32 a month billed annually or $39/mo if billed monthly, with 1 000 keys and 2 projects. Pro is $65 a month billed annually or $79/mo if billed monthly, with 2 500 keys and 3 projects. These standard-feature tiers suit teams scaling content or projects in steps, but the key and project ceilings still require planning.

Bronze costs $125 a month billed annually or $150/mo if billed monthly, and includes 5 000 keys, 5 projects and advanced features. Silver is $250 a month billed annually or $300/mo if billed monthly, with 10 000 keys and 10 projects; Gold is $475 a month billed annually or $570/mo if billed monthly, with 20 000 keys and 20 projects. Those higher tiers add room and advanced features for larger portfolios, while a large organization or customer needing more keys can choose the custom plan at custom pricing.

Over-the-air delivery is priced separately: the 30K monthly active users add-on is free, and the 200K monthly active users add-on is $50 a month. Flutter teams should account for that separate allowance when choosing an over-the-air scale.

Platforms

Localizely is available on the web and lists API, Linux, macOS and Windows support. Its CLI covers Linux, macOS and Windows, with a Docker image option. These platform choices help teams integrate the service into varied development environments, but they do not change its SaaS-only hosting model.

Who it's for

Localizely is best for software teams that need to coordinate translators and developers, handle several localization formats, or connect translation updates to GitHub or Flutter workflows. Unlimited users and languages across the stated plans can suit collaborative teams, while the hosted-key and project caps give buyers a concrete way to match plan scale to their work. Organizations that must host localization software themselves should choose another product.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Broad file-format support and integrations connect localization to varied software workflows.
• Pros: Translation memory, AI and machine translation, orders, QA and project coordination tools cover multiple stages of localization.
• Pros: Paid plans allow unlimited users and languages, avoiding seat and language ceilings as teams collaborate.
• Cons: Hosted string-key and project limits rise by tier, so expanding teams may need to move to a more expensive plan.
• Cons: SaaS-only hosting excludes organizations with a self-hosting requirement.
• Cons: Over-the-air delivery has its own monthly-active-user allowance and paid tier, separate from the core plans.

Alternatives

Crowdin is another freemium choice with a free plan and support across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows and API. OneSky is another freemium option supporting Android, iOS, web and API, with AI-driven quality estimation and multi-agent translation offerings. locize may suit buyers comparing a lower-priced entry tier: its Starter plan is $7 a month, while its Free plan sets limits of 2,000 words, 2 languages, 5 namespaces and 1 user.

Tolgee is worth considering when self-hosting matters, since it lists self-hosted support alongside web, Android, iOS and extension platforms. Weblate also lists self-hosted support and has a Premium Cloud 10k plan at €47 a month for 10,000 hosted strings with unlimited languages, projects and components. TextUnited offers a free self-service plan with 15,000 words per month, 15 PDF pages per month and 1 user, which may suit a buyer whose work fits those quotas.

wxrks (formerly Bureau Works) is another freemium option with a free plan and API and web platforms. Localazy is another freemium alternative, with a free allowance of 200 source keys, unlimited seats and unlimited languages.

For broader comparisons, see Translation Management Software and Translation Software.

Verdict

Choose Localizely if your team needs a shared localization workflow with broad file support, development integrations and room for unlimited users and languages. Its free plan makes it possible to start small, while paid tiers scale keys and projects. Look elsewhere if self-hosting is mandatory or your expected growth makes the tiered key and project caps a poor fit.