Lokalise is a developer-focused, continuous localization platform used to manage translations across apps, websites, and games, with deep integrations into tools like GitHub and Figma. It's closed source and priced per user/project, which can get costly as a team's translation workflow scales.
Tolgee is an open-source alternative that covers the developer-centric localization workflow, including live in-app translation editing, without Lokalise's subscription pricing.
FAQ
Is there a free, open-source alternative to Lokalise?
Yes. Tolgee is open source (Apache 2.0) and free to self-host.
What's the best open-source alternative to Lokalise?
Tolgee stands out for its in-context editing — Alt+click any string in your running app to translate it — which covers a similar developer workflow to Lokalise without the subscription cost.
What are the top open-source alternatives to Lokalise?
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