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Crowdin vs Localizely
Both stand on localization management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Crowdin brings translation tools, developer workflows, integrations, and quality controls into one localization platform. Check plan-specific hosted-word limits when choosing a plan.
Visit Crowdin Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Localizely combines localization workflows, file-format support, and integrations with a free plan and several paid tiers. It is SaaS-only, so it does not suit organizations requiring self-hosting.
Visit LocalizelyThe facts
| Crowdin | Localizely | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $16 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 11 |
| Maker | Crowdin | Localizely |
| Website | crowdin.com | localizely.com |
| On localization management software | #1 of 63 | #5 of 63 |
Crowdin: what it does well
- Supports more than 100 file formats.
- Lists more than 700 apps and integrations.
- Built-in QA checks and in-context UI previews.
- Free plan and 14-day Team trial.
- ISO/IEC 27001 certified, according to Crowdin.
What to know first
- Hosted-word limits apply across the account or organization.
- Included hosted-word amounts depend on the plan.
- Enterprise pricing is not listed.
Localizely: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited users and languages.
- Includes translation memory, glossaries, and QA checks.
- GitHub sync can return translations as pull requests.
- Flutter SDK supports over-the-air updates.
- CLI supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- No self-hosted deployment option.
- Free plan is limited to one project and 250 hosted string keys.
- Paid plans start at $16 a month billed annually.
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