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What it is

Localizely is a translation management system for mobile app, game, and website content. It combines AI and machine translation with professional translation orders, translation memory, glossaries, quality checks, screenshots, tasks, reports, and branching. Supported file types include Flutter ARB, Android XML, Apple strings, JSON, YAML, PO, XLIFF,.NET RESX, CSV, Excel, and TMX. Integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Figma, AWS S3, an API, and a CLI. GitHub sync can retrieve localization files manually or through a webhook and return translations as a pull request. Its Flutter SDK can send translation updates over the air and provides in-context editing. Localizely is SaaS only, with no self-hosted option. The free plan includes one project and 250 hosted string keys. Starter is $16 a month when billed annually, or $19 per month when billed monthly; a 15-day trial is listed. The CLI runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and is also offered as a Docker image.

Spec sheet

What it does
Localizely is a translation-management system for managing and automating localization of mobile apps, games and websites.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Product
Localizely is a translation management system for managing and translating mobile app, game, and website content.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Intended users
Localizely identifies developers, project and localization managers, and translators as intended users.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Paid from
16Read 21 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
API
Localizely exposes a REST API for integrating localization workflows and repositories.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Integrations
The product lists integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Figma, AWS S3, API, and CLI.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Security
The GitHub integration documentation says access tokens are stored encrypted and are not shown in full after saving.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Support
The company says customer-care agents answer email every workday from 7 AM to 2 AM CET.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Headquarters
Belgrade, SerbiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
AI and machine translation
The platform offers both AI translation and machine translation to create draft translations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
API access
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
AWS S3 integration
The AWS S3 connector exports localization files directly to an S3 bucket for runtime retrieval.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Bitbucket integration
Bitbucket integration synchronizes files and opens pull requests for translation updates.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Branching
Project branching versions localization content alongside software release cycles.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
CLI
The CLI synchronizes localization files from terminal or CI and runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, with a Docker image available.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
CLI platforms
The Localizely CLI runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and is also available as a Docker image.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Company background
Localizely says the product began as an internal tool for localization work on multilingual projects before becoming a commercial product.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Company facts
LinkedIn lists Localizely as privately held, founded in 2018, with 11–50 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company origin
Localizely says it began as an internal tool for multilingual projects before becoming a commercial product.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Company registration
The company lists a Serbia office in Belgrade and registration number 21749036.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Configuration
Git integrations and the CLI use a localizely.yml configuration file with project, file-type and branch settings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Documentation
Documentation covers workflow, editor, organizations, SDKs, branching, integrations, CLI, file formats and QA.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Figma integration
The Figma plugin pushes design text to Localizely and pulls translated text back into designs for multilingual previews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
File formats
Supported formats include Flutter ARB, Android XML, Apple strings, JSON, YAML, PO, XLIFF, .NET RESX, CSV, Excel, and TMX.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Flutter SDK
A Flutter SDK provides over-the-air translation updates without releasing a new app build.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Flutter updates
Its Flutter SDK can deliver translation updates over the air and supports in-context editing.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
GitHub integration
GitHub synchronization pulls source files and creates pull requests containing completed translations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
GitHub sync
The GitHub integration can pull localization files manually or through a webhook and push translations back as a pull request.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
GitLab integration
GitLab integration supports webhook-based pulls and merge requests for translated files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Glossary
Shared glossaries help teams keep terminology consistent across projects.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Hosting
Localizely says it is available only as software as a service and does not offer self-hosted options.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Limit: branch visibility
A Capterra reviewer reports that customers could see other branches, making white-label work require separate projects.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: free-tier access
The pricing page says API access and change history are paid-plan features, limiting the free tier for automation-heavy teams.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Limit: pricing at scale
Localizely's comparison page reports that some users find the dashboard laggy and pricing steep as project needs grow.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Localization files
It supports Android XML, Apple strings and stringsdict, Flutter ARB, JSON, YAML and other software localization formats.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Notable product update
A LinkedIn update announced Public Projects, allowing native-speaking users to review and contribute translations through shared links.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Praise: ease of use
Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface and workflow as intuitive, simple and easy to use.Read 14 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Praise: integrations
Reviewers report that GitHub and other integrations save time and simplify collaboration between developers and translators.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: support and documentation
Reviewers repeatedly praise responsive support and clear documentation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Praise: translation memory and branching
Reviewers cite translation-memory consistency and branching for handling multiple product versions as major benefits.Read 14 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Praise: value
A Capterra reviewer says the ability to have multiple translators on one project was available at a relatively low price.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
QA checks
QA checks validate placeholders, ICU syntax, plural forms, tags, lengths, whitespace and related translation issues.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Rating on Capterra
4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on GetApp
4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Slashdot
4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · slashdot.org
Rating on TrustRadius
No overall score out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security controls
Repository and cloud-storage access tokens are stored encrypted and are not shown in full after saving.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Self-hosting
The FAQ states that Localizely is currently SaaS-only and has no self-hosted deployment option.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Tasks and reporting
Users can assign translation tasks and monitor progress through reports and statistics.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Translation editor
Teams edit and review translations online, comment on strings and view attached screenshots for context.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Translation memory
Translation memory reuses previous translations to improve consistency and speed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Translation workflow
It supports AI and machine translation, professional translation orders, translation memory, glossaries, QA checks, screenshots, tasks, reports, and branching.Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com

Plans and prices

Free Free 250 hosted string keys · 1 project · unlimited users · unlimited languages · machine translation · AI translation · translation orders Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Starter $16 a month annually ($19/mo monthly) 500 hosted string keys · 1 project · unlimited users · unlimited languages Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Advanced $32 a month annually ($39/mo monthly) 1,000 hosted string keys · 2 projects · unlimited users · unlimited languages Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Pro $65 a month annually ($79/mo monthly) 2,500 hosted string keys · 3 projects · unlimited users · unlimited languages Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Bronze $125 a month annually ($150/mo monthly) 5,000 hosted string keys · 5 projects · unlimited users · unlimited languages Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Over the air add-on: 30K monthly active users Free Per month 30K monthly active users Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Over-the-Air add-on $50 a month 200,000 monthly active users; 30,000 free · 1M $200 · 10M $700 · over 10M contact vendor Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Over the air add-on: 200K monthly active users $50 a month Per month 200K monthly active users Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Silver $250 a month annually ($300/mo monthly) 10,000 hosted string keys · 10 projects · unlimited users · unlimited languages Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com
Custom plan Priced on request Custom pricing For large organizations or customers needing more string keys Read 29 Sep 2026 · localizely.com
Gold $475 a month annually ($570/mo monthly) 20,000 hosted string keys · 20 projects · unlimited users · unlimited languages Read 14 Oct 2026 · localizely.com

Every Localizely plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Translation memory, glossaries, and QA checks are included.
  • Supports a broad range of localization file formats.
  • GitHub sync can return translations as pull requests.
  • Flutter SDK supports over-the-air updates and in-context editing.
  • Free plan includes unlimited users and languages.

Limits

  • No self-hosted deployment option is offered.
  • Free plan is limited to one project and 250 hosted string keys.
  • Starter is $16 a month with annual billing.
  • The listed trial lasts 15 days.

Who it suits

Localizely identifies developers, project and localization managers, and translators as its intended users. It suits teams managing app, game, or website translations across multiple file formats and languages.

Localizely in depth

Read the full write-up

Localizely is a translation management service for mobile apps, games and websites. It is best suited to development and localization teams that want language work tied to their software workflow. Its breadth is useful, but hosted-string and project caps shape the price, and it is SaaS-only.

Overview

Localizely brings translation work and localization files into one service, covering machine and AI translation as well as professional translation orders. Translation memory, glossaries, QA checks, screenshots, tasks, reports and branching help teams coordinate review and delivery alongside the language work itself. That range suits teams spanning developers, project and localization managers, and translators; a small project may have little use for the full set of workflow tools.

The product began as an internal tool for multilingual localization projects before becoming commercial software. It is offered only as SaaS, so organizations that require self-hosting should rule it out. Localizely says customer care agents are available by email every workday from 7AM to 2AM CET.

Key features

Format support includes Flutter ARB, Android XML, Apple strings, JSON, YAML, PO, XLIFF,.NET RESX, CSV, Excel and TMX. That range can accommodate varied application and content pipelines without narrowing teams to one localization file type. GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Figma and AWS S3 integrations, along with an API and CLI, provide several routes into development workflows.

GitHub can pull localization files manually or through a webhook, then push translations back as a pull request. That lets teams review translation changes through their code collaboration flow. The CLI runs on Linux, macOS and Windows and is also available as a Docker image. For Flutter teams, the SDK supports over-the-air translation updates and in-context editing; the monthly-active-user add-ons make the applicable usage allowance an important cost check.

The GitHub integration documentation says access tokens are stored encrypted and are not shown in full after saving. That is a concrete protection for integration credentials, though it does not by itself describe the security of the service as a whole.

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 useful way to start a small project, but the 250-key and single-project caps are restrictive once localization grows.

Paid monthly prices below are billed annually; each plan also has a higher month-to-month price. Starter costs $16 a month billed annually or $19/mo if billed monthly, for 500 hosted string keys and 1 project. Advanced costs $32 a month billed annually or $39/mo if billed monthly, for 1 000 keys and 2 projects. Pro costs $65 a month billed annually or $79/mo if billed monthly, for 2 500 keys and 3 projects. These plans retain unlimited users and languages and include Standard features. They suit teams scaling project capacity, but their string caps remain a constraint for larger catalogs.

Bronze costs $125 a month billed annually or $150/mo if billed monthly, with 5 000 keys and 5 projects. 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. All three include unlimited users and languages and Advanced features. The step-up is relevant to larger teams needing more capacity and advanced features, but the rising price and finite key and project limits call for checking expected scale first. Larger organizations or customers needing more string keys can seek a custom plan with custom pricing.

Over-the-air add-ons are priced separately: 30K monthly active users costs nothing, while 200K monthly active users costs $50 a month. Localizely also offers a 15-day trial. Since the plan details do not say which features distinguish Standard from Advanced, compare the feature tier against the team's needs before choosing a paid level.

Platforms

Localizely is available on web and through API access. Its CLI runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, with a Docker image also available. The product is SaaS-only, so these platform options do not provide a self-hosted deployment.

Who it's for

Localizely is a strong fit for teams managing software localization collaboratively, especially those using Git-based review or Flutter's over-the-air updates. Unlimited users and languages across the listed plans can accommodate broad collaboration and multilingual work, while project and hosted-key limits determine how much content those teams can manage at each price. Teams that need self-hosting, or whose workload exceeds those caps without a custom plan, should consider other options.

Pros and cons

Pros: Broad file-format support and integrations connect localization to varied development workflows.

Pros: GitHub pull-request delivery and Flutter over-the-air updates support code review and app localization workflows.

Pros: Unlimited users and languages are included across the listed plans, avoiding per-seat and per-language limits in those tiers.

Cons: Hosted-string and project caps apply even on higher-priced listed plans, so growing catalogs may require a custom plan.

Cons: SaaS-only hosting excludes organizations that require self-hosted software.

Cons: Over-the-air capacity above 30K monthly active users adds a separate charge.

Alternatives

Translation Management Software and Translation Software are category lists for comparing other options.

locize is worth considering for a lower-priced entry point: its free plan includes 2,000 words, 2 languages, 5 namespaces and 1 user, while Starter is $7 a month. Applanga offers a two-week free trial rather than a free plan, with its trial capped at 1k MAU/API calls, 1 team member, 1 project and 1 branch per project.

Weblate is the alternative to consider if self-hosting matters: it supports self-hosted deployment as well as web and API access. XTM Cloud is a paid option with a Team plan priced at $16,500/yearly and an allowance of 2 million processed words per year. LingoHub may suit teams comparing a paid plan measured in linguistic credits; its Starter plan is € 45 / month for 100k linguistic credits (~15k words) per month and unlimited seats. wxrks (formerly Bureau Works) has a free plan with annual word and API-call allowances, while OneSky offers AI-focused services including quality estimation and multi-agent translation.

Verdict

Choose Localizely if your team needs translation workflows connected to code repositories or Flutter delivery, and its hosted-key and project allowances match your workload. The broad file support, workflow tools and unlimited users and languages make it a capable fit for collaborative software localization. Look elsewhere if self-hosting is a requirement or if fixed key and project tiers do not suit your scale.

Verdict

Localizely brings translation workflows, file-format support, and code-hosting integrations into one SaaS service. Check the hosted-string and project limits against your workload, and note that self-hosting is not available.

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