Locize
Continuous localization platform from the creators of i18next
Locize is a translation & localization tool for Developers and Small businesses, offered as freemium ($7/mo). Founded in in 2016.
About Locize
Locize is a translation management system and localization CDN made by inweso GmbH, a small Swiss company whose founders created the i18next JavaScript library in 2011. Locize launched in 2016 as a backend that delivers translations to running apps without a redeploy, and it marked ten years in May 2026. Its core job is continuous localization: developers push keys, translators work in a web editor, and published texts reach users straight from a CDN.
The editor covers versions, history, permissions and statuses, plus an in-context editor that lets translators edit text on the live page. Translations are served through a Standard CDN (BunnyCDN) or a Pro CDN on AWS CloudFront, and machine and AI translation can use your reference language, glossary and style guide. Growth and higher plans add a review workflow, branches and tenants. Pricing is a fixed monthly plan sized by CDN downloads, words, languages and namespaces, with $5 usage blocks for extra words and downloads on higher tiers.
Locize suits JavaScript teams already on i18next, React, Next.js, Vue or Nuxt who want to change copy without shipping new builds. Lokalise and Phrase offer broader file formats, design-tool integrations and enterprise workflows, Crowdin is stronger for community and open-source translation, and Tolgee is an open-source, self-hostable option. Locize is lean and developer-first but has fewer integrations outside the web stack.
Buying tip: on every paid plan below Enterprise, going past 110% of included standard CDN downloads blocks the project, so estimate traffic carefully.
Key features of Locize
- Native i18next backend that serves translations from a CDN
- Update copy in production without redeploying the app
- In-context editor for i18next and vue-i18n on the live page
- AI and machine translation guided by glossary and style guide
- Review workflow, versions, history and per-language permissions
- Branches and tenants for parallel releases and white-label apps
- Standard CDN on BunnyCDN or Pro CDN on AWS CloudFront
- CLI and API for syncing keys from code
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built by the i18next authors, so integration is seamless
- Low entry price with a free plan and a $7 Starter tier
- Swiss company with GDPR-friendly data handling
- Translations change instantly through the CDN
- 14-day full-feature trial with no credit card
Cons
- Fewer integrations with design tools and code hosts than Lokalise or Phrase
- Usage-based limits on downloads and words need monitoring
- Plans below Enterprise block the project above 110% of included downloads
- Best fit is JavaScript; other stacks get less tooling
Locize pricing
Locize uses a freemium model. A 14-day free trial is available.
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100K CDN downloads, 2,000 words, 2 languages, 1 user |
| Starter | $7 / mo | 1M CDN downloads, 15,000 words, 5 languages, 5 users |
| Starter-Plus | $19 / mo | 3M CDN downloads, 30,000 words, 7 languages |
| Growth | $49 / mo | 60,000 words, 10 languages, unlimited users, review flow |
| Professional | $99 / mo | 100,000 words, 20 languages, SAML SSO add-on $20/mo |
| Professional-Plus | $149 / mo | 150,000 words, 50 languages, unlimited users |
| Enterprise | $199 / mo | 200,000 words, 150 languages, SAML SSO included |
Source: www.locize.com · checked on Oct 20, 2026
How Locize compares in Translation & localization
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- #1 / 15
- Starting price
- $7
- Free alternatives
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82% below the category median ($39/mo)
Free or open-source tools in Translation & localization
Locize ranks #1 of 15 translation & localization tools by community votes and is priced below most tools in the category.
Common use cases
- 1React or Next.js apps that ship copy changes without a release
- 2SaaS products adding new languages with a translator team
- 3White-label apps that need per-tenant text overrides
- 4Parallel feature branches with separate translation sets
- 5AI-assisted first drafts reviewed by human translators
Best for
JavaScript teams using i18next that want continuous, CDN-delivered localization at a low price.
Not ideal for
Large localization departments needing many file formats and design integrations (Lokalise, Phrase, Crowdin).
Integrations
- i18next
- React
- Next.js
- vue-i18n
- Nuxt
- Astro
- locize CLI
Our take
Locize is the natural choice if your app already uses i18next: setup is minimal and the pricing is fair for small and mid-sized products. Start with the trial, size your plan by CDN downloads, and look at Lokalise or Phrase only if you need broader workflows.
FAQ
- What is Locize?
- Locize is a Translation & localization tool: Continuous localization platform from the creators of i18next.
- How much does Locize cost?
- Locize uses a Freemium model; paid plans start at $7 per month.
- Does Locize have a free trial?
- Yes, Locize offers a 14-day free trial.
- What does Locize integrate with?
- Locize integrates with i18next, React, Next.js, vue-i18n, Nuxt, Astro and more.
- Which platforms does Locize support?
- Locize is available on web.
- Who is Locize for?
- JavaScript teams using i18next that want continuous, CDN-delivered localization at a low price.
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