Localize vs Lokalise: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Both prices below were read from each vendor's own pricing page on the date shown.
Pricing side by side
| Plan | Localize | Lokalise |
|---|---|---|
| tier 1 | $50/mo — Up to 10,000 words, 1 translated language, automated string detection | $144/mo — Unlimited hosted words, document localisation, 24/7 support |
| tier 2 | $250/mo — Up to 50,000 words, 4 languages, translation memory, glossary | $375/mo — 40k Pro AI translated words a year, unlimited projects and languages |
| tier 3 | On request — Custom word counts, unlimited languages, custom MT engines, SLA | $999/mo — From $999 — 150k Pro AI words a year, custom AI profiles, branching |
| tier 4 | — | On request — 400k Pro AI words a year, SSO, audit logs |
read from both vendors' pricing pages · 22 Aug 2026 · how we verify
Choose Localize if
- Marketing teams wanting fast website localization without engineers
- Web application providers serving international SaaS customers
Choose Lokalise if
- Teams adding languages — language count does not affect the price
- Agencies with many translators, since translator seats are unlimited
Where each one disappoints
Localize
- Native iOS/Android binary code translation
Lokalise
- Small sites — the entry plan is $144/mo before any translation volume
Compiled by Stepan Noianov from both vendors' own sites. Something wrong? Report an inaccuracy.