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Spec score 7.7 #15 of 29 in Computer-Assisted Translation Software

What it is

Lokalize is a free desktop localization tool for KDE and other free and open-source software, and a computer-aided translation system for OpenDocument files. For OpenDocument work, Translate-Toolkit extracts text from.odt files into.xliff files and merges translated text back into the document. Lokalize provides translation memory, terminology management, and quality assurance checks. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Linux installation is available through Discover, other AppStream application stores, or a distribution package manager. KDE links to Windows and macOS installers, including Intel and ARM builds, and lists nightly installers intended for testing. The listed release is version 26.08.2, dated 2026-10-08. Lokalize is licensed under GPL-2.0+ and listed at free. KDE provides a handbook and forum, plus links for bug reports, source code, and localization-project participation. KDE describes itself as a voluntary, international community rather than a for-profit company, legally represented by KDE e.V.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Lokalize is a localization tool for KDE and other free and open-source software, and a computer-aided translation system for translating OpenDocument files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
License
The product page lists Lokalize under the GPL-2.0+ license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Maker
KDE describes itself as an international community building and distributing free, open-source software since 1996.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kde.org
Document workflow
For OpenDocument translation, Translate-Toolkit extracts text from .odt files to .xliff files and merges translated text back into .odt files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Help
The product page links to the Lokalize Handbook and a KDE forum for help.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Latest listed release
The page lists version 26.08.2, dated 2026-10-08.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Linux installation
The KDE page offers Linux installation through Discover and other AppStream application stores, and says users can also use their distribution’s package manager.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Nightly builds
KDE says nightly installers are available from its CDN and are intended for testing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Organization
KDE says it is a voluntary community rather than a for-profit company, and identifies KDE e.V. as the German nonprofit organization that legally represents KDE.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kde.org
Other platforms
The product page links to macOS and Windows platform pages and lists nightly installers for Windows and macOS Intel and ARM.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Project participation
The page links to bug reporting, source code, and KDE localization project pages for getting involved.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org
Security and privacy claims
KDE says its software contains no ads, spyware, subscription services, forced updates, secret crypto-mining, or AI training.Read 8 Oct 2026 · kde.org

Plans and prices

Lokalize Free Free and open-source software Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.kde.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free GPL-2.0+ desktop software
  • Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Translation memory and terminology management
  • Quality assurance checks included
  • OpenDocument extraction and merge workflow

Limits

  • Nightly installers are intended for testing
  • Desktop deployment rather than web access
  • No free trial because the software is free

Who it suits

Lokalize suits translators and localization contributors working on KDE, other open-source software, or OpenDocument files. It fits users seeking a free desktop tool on Linux, macOS, or Windows.

Verdict

Lokalize combines software localization features with an OpenDocument translation workflow across three desktop platforms. Its free, open-source licensing and KDE support resources make the licensing and distribution model clear.

Where Specifiction places it

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