Compare Lokalise and Smartcat 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Starting at $1,200.00 Per Year
Lokalise
Star Rating
(747)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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Star Rating
(132)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,200.00 Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that both Smartcat and Lokalise offer solid user experiences, but Smartcat stands out for its ease of use. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, stating that even beginners can navigate the platform effectively, which helps them complete projects faster.
- Users say that Lokalise excels in customer support, with many praising the team's quick response times and friendly demeanor. This level of support is particularly beneficial for users who have frequent questions or need assistance with complex tasks.
- According to verified reviews, Smartcat shines in its free offering, making it an attractive choice for freelancers and small businesses. Users highlight the platform's powerful features, such as automated invoicing, which adds significant value without a financial commitment.
- Reviewers mention that Lokalise's editor interface is user-friendly and efficient, making it easier to manage large-scale translation projects. Users appreciate the smooth integration capabilities for apps and web translations, which streamline their workflow.
- G2 reviewers note that while Smartcat has a strong focus on translation memory and quality checks, Lokalise offers a more robust set of features for workflow management. Users find that Lokalise's tools facilitate bulk operations, which are crucial for maintaining efficiency in larger projects.
- Users report that Smartcat's implementation process is quick and straightforward, allowing users to get started with minimal hassle. In contrast, some Lokalise users have expressed a desire for improvements in setup speed, indicating that Smartcat may have an edge in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Smartcat
Basic
Starting at $1,200.00
Per Year
For independent creators and small companies
- Unlimited Users
- 1 Workspace
- 1 Collaborative Workspaces
Free Trial
Lokalise
Free Trial is available
Smartcat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
614
9.0
100
Ease of Use
8.9
617
9.4
102
Ease of Setup
8.8
406
9.6
46
Ease of Admin
8.9
362
9.0
32
Quality of Support
9.6
557
8.7
93
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
355
9.0
32
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
587
8.6
98
Features by Category
Collaboration
8.5
225
9.0
13
8.8
255
9.4
15
8.6
237
9.4
14
Automation
8.6
242
9.4
16
8.1
233
9.4
16
8.5
205
9.7
16
Translation Support
8.0
82
8.1
12
8.7
83
8.6
12
8.3
79
7.9
13
Feature Not Available
8.0
11
6.6
65
8.0
10
Visitor Customization
6.9
64
Feature Not Available
7.6
61
8.1
9
7.7
60
7.8
10
7.6
60
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.8
6
Feature Not Available
7.2
6
Client Tools
7.7
198
8.5
34
|
Verified
8.1
198
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
8.2
194
|
Verified
8.9
27
8.3
202
|
Verified
9.0
36
Translation Tools
8.6
248
|
Verified
9.2
40
|
Verified
8.5
229
|
Verified
8.7
37
|
Verified
8.5
241
|
Verified
9.1
32
|
Verified
8.6
213
|
Verified
9.0
34
|
Verified
8.1
235
|
Verified
8.8
37
|
Verified
8.3
216
|
Verified
8.8
36
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.1
125
8.7
9
Agentic AI - Translation Management
6.2
29
Not enough data
6.0
29
Not enough data
Translation Memory
8.8
120
9.4
37
8.6
124
8.8
11
Machine Translation
8.7
113
9.1
31
8.4
104
9.5
22
Translation Options
7.2
85
7.7
22
9.1
116
9.4
36
Generative AI
7.3
67
8.0
9
Feature Not Available
7.2
9
Platform
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
Not enough data
Channel
7.3
32
Not enough data
7.3
30
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.0
30
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lokalise and Smartcat are categorized as Translation Management, Software Localization Tools, Computer-Assisted Translation, and Website Translation Tools
Unique Categories
Lokalise is categorized as Multilingual Customer Support
Smartcat has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lokalise
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartcat
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
18.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Financial Services
10.1%
Translation and Localization
5.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.7%
Other
50.9%
Translation and Localization
49.6%
Professional Training & Coaching
3.8%
Computer Software
3.1%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Accounting
2.3%
Other
38.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Lokalise used for?
1 Comment
HD
Lokalise is a localization and translation management platform used primarily for software and application localization. It helps businesses and development...Read more
Design Integration
1 Comment
PA
Hi Alexandre! An update to the Sketch integration is coming soon.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
How do they dare simply take the user's money?
3 Comments
Official Response from Smartcat
Smartcat is a translation services platform that allows customers to make translation orders and make payments for the completed orders. The actual...Read more
DeepL predictive API
2 Comments
AK
Hi Claudia! We’re sorry for replying late. Users can use DeepL engine provided by Smartcat, with no extra options. You can choose one when creating a project...Read more
Do you plan to improve communication with the department in charge of API integrations, or is this not in the works?
1 Comment
KV
Thank you for your feedback! We are working to improve the responsiveness of each team every day. For our customers on paid plans, we are ready to guarantee...Read more
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