About
Lokalise is an enterprise-grade localization and translation management platform built for tech teams that need to ship multilingual products at speed. It acts as the 'Git for localization' — letting teams manage multiple project branches, track string changes, revert mistakes, and centralize every locale, translation key, and collaborator in one hub. With Lokalise AI, teams can bulk-translate content into 30+ languages with style guide awareness and terminology management, cutting translation time by up to 8X and costs by up to 70%. Automation rules let teams auto-translate, auto-approve, and reuse existing translations to eliminate repetitive manual tasks. Developers gain access to a powerful RESTful API with 95 endpoints, 33 webhooks, and 10 pre-made SDKs, enabling full CI/CD pipeline integration. Native connectors for GitHub, GitLab, Figma, Jira, Contentful, WordPress, and Webflow mean localization happens continuously without leaving existing workflows. The platform serves diverse roles: developers get API access and repo integrations; product managers get project oversight and reporting; localization managers get workflow automation and translation QA tools; designers can push copy directly from Figma. Supported content types include mobile apps, websites, games, documentation, and marketing campaigns. Lokalise offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, and paid plans scale for teams of all sizes — from growing startups to global enterprises managing thousands of translation strings across dozens of markets.
Key Features
- AI Translation Engine: Translate content 8X faster into 30+ languages using Lokalise AI, with style guide enforcement and terminology management to ensure brand-consistent, production-ready output.
- Developer-First Integrations: Connect natively with GitHub, GitLab, Figma, Jira, Contentful, WordPress, and Webflow to enable continuous localization directly within existing development and design workflows.
- Powerful RESTful API & SDKs: Automate and control every aspect of localization with 95 API endpoints, 33 webhooks, and 10 pre-built SDKs for rapid, custom pipeline integration.
- Workflow Automation & Auto-Approval: Set up automation rules with a few clicks to auto-translate, auto-approve, and reuse translations — eliminating manual handoffs and cutting operational overhead.
- Centralized Translation Hub: Manage all locales, strings, project branches, and team members in one place — with change tracking, revert capability, and real-time collaboration across translators, developers, and designers.
Use Cases
- Localizing iOS and Android mobile apps for international markets with automated string syncing via native SDKs
- Translating websites by connecting a GitHub repo, Figma design files, and a CMS in a single continuous workflow
- Scaling game localization to reach players in new regions without disrupting the core development pipeline
- Keeping developer documentation and help center FAQs translated and up to date across 30+ languages
- Automating marketing content localization — including email campaigns, landing pages, and blog posts — for global go-to-market launches
Pros
- Deep Dev Tool Integrations: Native connections to GitHub, Figma, Jira, and popular CMS platforms make Lokalise a seamless part of any existing product development workflow.
- Significant Time and Cost Savings: AI-powered translation delivers up to 8X speed improvement and up to 70% reduction in translation costs, with production-ready quality from the first pass.
- Versatile Content Support: Handles localization for mobile apps, websites, games, documentation, and marketing campaigns — covering virtually every content type a global product team needs.
- Enterprise-Ready API: With 95 endpoints, 33 webhooks, and pre-built SDKs, Lokalise gives engineering teams full programmatic control over their localization pipeline.
Cons
- Learning Curve for Non-Technical Users: The depth of integrations and configuration options can feel overwhelming for localization managers or marketers without a technical background.
- Cost at Scale: While AI reduces per-translation costs, platform pricing for large enterprises managing many languages and projects can add up significantly.
- AI Output May Need Review for Niche Domains: Highly specialized or nuanced content — such as legal, medical, or culturally complex copy — may still require human review despite AI quality improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of content can Lokalise translate?
Lokalise supports localization for mobile apps (iOS and Android), websites, software, games, documentation, and marketing content including blogs, campaigns, and emails.
How does Lokalise AI improve translation quality?
Lokalise AI uses your project's style guide and terminology settings to produce context-aware translations that are accurate and brand-consistent, reducing the need for post-editing and enabling production-ready output on the first pass.
Does Lokalise offer a free trial?
Yes, Lokalise offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, giving teams full access to explore the platform before committing to a paid plan.
What developer integrations does Lokalise support?
Lokalise integrates natively with GitHub, GitLab, Figma, Jira, Contentful, WordPress, and Webflow, as well as supporting popular file formats like JSON, XLIFF, DOCX, and XCStrings.
How does the Lokalise API work?
Lokalise provides a RESTful API with 95 endpoints for controlling translation tasks programmatically, 33 webhooks for event-driven notifications, and 10 pre-built SDKs to help teams quickly integrate localization into their CI/CD pipelines.
