The Transifex alternative that makes it easy to scale
Stop wrestling with complex workflows and surprise costs. With Lokalise, you get enterprise-grade localization that everyone can use, transparent pricing that scales, and AI translation included.
Lokalise is loved by localization teams at 3000+ global companies
Why customers choose Lokalise over Transifex
Transifex offers a strong developer-centric localization platform. But for many product, marketing and localization teams, the hidden costs, workflow overhead, and technical setup slow things down.
Lokalise
Transifex
Pricing
Transparent. Unlimited standard seats, pay for what you use
Seat-based pricing, higher scaling costs
Free plan
Translator seats
Unlimited
Limited
Content storage
Unlimited hosted words
Limited hosted words
AI translation in all plans
Flexible Workflows
Simple and customizable, with automation out of the box
Technical and complex to set up
Intuitive UI & UX
Developer tooling and intuitive dashboards for marketing and product teams
Developer-first project setup and CI/CD support. Clunky UI on larger projects
Suited for all teams sizes
Built to scale
Ease of use (out of 10)
9.0 on G2
8.2 on G2
Free live chat
<2 min response time
Quality of support (out of 10)
9.6 on G2
8.7 on G2
Easy onboarding for non-technical teams
Simple configuration, fast setup
Complex setup & onboarding, steep learning curve
Easy to migrate
Very easy. No vendor lock-in
Hard. Vendor lock-in.
Stop paying extra for AI translation
Transifex charges for AI as an add-on, which adds up fast on top of your monthly subscription. Lokalise includes AI in every plan. No surprise charges. No complex add-on packages. Just context-aware AI translation built in.
What you get with Lokalise:
Context-aware AI translation for on-brand content
Automatic quality scoring to optimize review costs
An intelligent system picks the best AI engine for each translation
AI translation included in all paid plans
Advanced customizable AI models for human-quality translations on Enterprise plans
Don’t get locked-in by Transifex
Transifex makes it hard for you to migrate your translation assets if you decide to leave. With Lokalise, your translations belong to you.
One-click export: Download glossaries, memories, and content anytime
No surprises. No restrictions, no paywall, no proprietary format traps
Free migration assistance: We'll move your projects from Transifex at no charge
Predictable and more flexible pricing structure
Lokalise offers flexible plans tailored to all project sizes and teams. No hidden seat-limits. No forced packages. Just pricing that adds real value and works for everyone.
With Lokalise you get:
Unlimited standard users on every plan
Unlimited hosted words on all paid plans, so you’ll never need to delete content to make room for new content or languages
Usage-based pricing: only pay for what you control
AI translation included on all plans
Reviews
High costs with Transifex
“I don't like that the price is high and limits access to tools like advanced translation and detailed information.”
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Reviews
Lack of scalability with Transifex
“Also, the pricing can be a bit steep depending on your usage and team size. It would be great to have more flexibility in how plans scale.”
Professional coach
Enterprise (1000+ emp)
Reviews
High costs with Transifex
“I don't like that the price is high and limits access to tools like advanced translation and detailed information.”
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Reviews
Lack of scalability with Transifex
“Also, the pricing can be a bit steep depending on your usage and team size. It would be great to have more flexibility in how plans scale.”
Professional coach
Enterprise (1000+ emp)
Customizable workflows, without the developer dependency
Transifex's workflows require technical setup and developer time to configure. Lokalise gives you powerful automation that marketing, product, and localization teams can also use to manage localization.
Set up in minutes, not weeks:
Automate file imports and exports with pre-built templates
Trigger translation, review, and AI scoring automatically
Build custom workflows per team or content type
1-2 clicks to publish vs 10+ clicks in Transifex
Support that will actually unblock you
With Lokalise you get real solutions from people who understand localization. Customers see our CX and CS teams as true partners in their localization journey.
Why Lokalise’s support stands out:
<2 min average response time in live chat (real humans, not bots)
Real solutions that help you accomplish your goals
Proactive migration support. We move your projects from Transifex for free
Technical troubleshooting available with engineers when needed
Fast onboarding and migration assistance
Dedicated Customer Success Manager on Enterprise plans who know your business
More intuitive UI & UX
Transifex’s UI is overly complex and simple tasks require more than five clicks. Lokalise lets your entire team collaborate on localization, not just your dev team.
Why users rank Lokalise the easiest to use:
Fewer clicks for common tasks like adding languages or publishing strings
Intuitive navigation, so marketing and product teams can work independently
Lower learning curve, enabling new team members to onboard in hours, not days
Ease of use rating on G2: Lokalise gets 9/10 vs Transifex’s 8.2/10
Reviews
“Transifex has a sluggish web UI, more so when dealing with many or large files. Initial Transifex set up demands some technical knowledge that most enterprises lacks”
Systems Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Reviews
"One notable drawback is the significant effort required during the initial setup. While the platform offers robust capabilities, it does demand a considerable investment of both time and technical resources."
Product Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Reviews
“Transifex has a sluggish web UI, more so when dealing with many or large files. Initial Transifex set up demands some technical knowledge that most enterprises lacks”
Systems Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Reviews
"One notable drawback is the significant effort required during the initial setup. While the platform offers robust capabilities, it does demand a considerable investment of both time and technical resources."
Product Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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