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Compare Google Cloud Translation API and Lokalise 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
$0.00 Per Month
Google Cloud Translation API
Star Rating
(330)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansLokalise
Star Rating
(723)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Cloud Translation API excels in ease of use and implementation, with users highlighting its seamless integration with other Google Cloud services. Many find the setup process to be a breeze, making it a strong choice for those looking for a straightforward translation solution.
- Users say that Lokalise stands out for its exceptional customer support, with many praising the team's quick response times and friendly demeanor. This level of support can be particularly beneficial for users who have frequent questions or need assistance with complex translation projects.
- According to verified reviews, Google Cloud Translation API offers impressive accuracy in translations, especially for major languages. Users appreciate that the translations sound natural rather than robotic, which is crucial for maintaining the quality of content across different languages.
- Reviewers mention that Lokalise's editor interface is user-friendly and efficient, making it easy to perform bulk operations and manage large-scale projects. This feature is particularly valuable for teams that need to make frequent updates or changes to their translations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Google Cloud Translation API has a higher overall satisfaction score, Lokalise has a slight edge in quality of support and collaborative translation features. Users appreciate the collaborative tools that Lokalise offers, which facilitate teamwork and streamline the translation process.
- Users report that Google Cloud Translation API is particularly strong in real-time translation capabilities, which integrate easily with various applications. This feature is a significant advantage for businesses that require immediate translation services to enhance user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Translation API
Free Usage
Free Trial
Per Month
- First 500,000 characters per month are free applied as $10 credit every month
- New customers get $300 in free credits to spend on Translation API during the first 90 days
Lokalise
Free
$0.00
Per Month
For teams exploring localization, quick trials, and first projects
- Unlimited Standard seats
- API, CLI, Webhooks
- Collaborative web-based editor
Free Trial
Google Cloud Translation API
Free Trial is available
Lokalise
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
266
9.0
600
Ease of Use
9.0
268
8.9
603
Ease of Setup
8.7
167
8.8
393
Ease of Admin
8.6
81
8.9
360
Quality of Support
8.5
249
9.6
545
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
81
9.3
353
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
261
9.1
575
Features by Category
Algorithm
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
System
8.6
68
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.4
66
Not enough data
Data Ingestion
8.3
55
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
Presentation
8.1
53
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
System
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.8
33
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
225
Not enough data
8.8
254
Not enough data
8.6
235
Automation
Not enough data
8.6
242
Not enough data
8.1
233
Not enough data
8.6
204
Translation Support
8.7
43
8.0
82
8.5
44
8.7
82
8.1
43
8.3
79
7.4
45
Feature Not Available
7.6
46
6.6
65
Visitor Customization
8.5
45
6.9
64
8.5
42
7.6
61
9.0
42
7.7
60
8.3
40
7.6
60
Generative AI
8.1
21
Feature Not Available
8.6
20
Feature Not Available
Translation Options
8.9
85
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
8.3
73
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
Offering Type
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.0
75
Not enough data
7.9
78
Not enough data
7.7
82
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Machine Translation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Client Tools
Not enough data
7.7
198
Not enough data
8.1
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
202
|
Verified
Translation Tools
Not enough data
8.6
243
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
226
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
240
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
234
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
214
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
124
Agentic AI - Translation Management
Not enough data
6.2
29
Not enough data
6.0
29
Translation Memory
8.5
61
8.8
120
8.6
61
8.6
123
Machine Translation
8.7
67
8.7
112
8.6
62
8.4
104
Translation Options
8.4
61
7.3
84
8.3
60
9.1
115
Generative AI
8.6
43
7.3
67
8.7
41
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
7.4
38
Not enough data
7.7
37
Not enough data
8.4
36
Channel
Not enough data
7.3
32
Not enough data
7.3
30
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.0
30
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
Security
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
7.7
24
Not enough data
Free Resources
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Translation API and Lokalise are categorized as Website Translation Tools and Computer-Assisted Translation
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Translation API is categorized as WordPress Hosting, Natural Language Understanding (NLU), Natural Language Generation (NLG), and Machine Translation
Lokalise is categorized as Translation Management, Software Localization Tools, and Multilingual Customer Support
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Translation API
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lokalise
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
19.1%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Computer & Network Security
4.6%
Consulting
4.3%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
50.2%
Computer Software
17.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Financial Services
10.3%
Translation and Localization
4.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.8%
Other
51.3%
Discussions
Google Cloud Translation API has no discussions with answers
What is a key?
1 Comment
Official Response from Lokalise
They are also known as strings — a logical text variable in your code with an ID and values in different languages. One key may contain a word, a digit, a...Read more
What does the SDK refer to?
1 Comment
Official Response from Lokalise
Our SDK (software development kit) is a tool that allows our clients to update the textual
elements of the UI of their app on the fly. Mainly used to...Read more
What are seats?
1 Comment
Official Response from Lokalise
Seats are the number of people that can work in a Lokalise team e.g., admins, translators, copywriters, proofreaders that can be invited to work in Lokalise....Read more
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