LibreTranslate
Best for self-hosting
Why teams pick it
Self-hosted, no external API calls
Open-source alternatives to Lokalise
Compare community-driven replacements for Lokalise in localization & translation management (tms) workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
Lokalise
Lokalise is a translation management platform for automating localization, providing AI translations, workflow automation, and integrations to speed up multi-language product launches.Read more
Key stats
- 8Alternatives
- 2Support self-hosting
Run on infrastructure you control
- 7Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 2Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to Lokalise.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Lokalise.
Argos Translate
Privacy-first alternative
Why teams pick it
Enterprises requiring privacy‑preserving translation services
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Tolgee
In‑context translation platform that lets developers edit strings live
Active developmentIntegration-friendlyTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- In‑context editing with ALT‑click directly in the application
- Machine translation support (DeepL, Google, AWS) with auto‑translation
- Translation memory for consistent reuse of prior translations
Watch for
Initial SDK integration adds a setup step
Migration highlight
Live translation of a React dashboard
Translators edit strings directly in the UI; changes appear instantly for all users.
Weblate
Web-based continuous localization with seamless VCS integration
Active developmentIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsPython
Why teams choose it
- Continuous localization directly linked to Git repositories
- Web UI that enables both translators and developers to collaborate
- Built‑in crowdsourcing workflow with permission controls
Watch for
Requires server resources for self‑hosting; not a lightweight plugin
Migration highlight
Synchronizing app UI strings with Git for continuous releases
Translations are automatically pulled into the repository, ensuring each release ships with up‑to‑date localized content.
Argos Translate
Offline Python translation library with extensible language models
Active developmentPermissive licensePrivacy-firstPython
Why teams choose it
- Installable language model packages (.argosmodel) covering 30+ languages
- Python library, CLI, and separate GUI for flexible integration
- Automatic pivot translation when direct model is missing
Watch for
Translation quality may drop when using pivot languages
Migration highlight
Localizing a desktop application
Translate UI strings on the user's machine without external calls
Translate Toolkit
All‑in‑one conversion and QA toolkit for software localization
Active developmentIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsPython
Why teams choose it
- Convert between 30+ localization formats to PO and XLIFF
- Run 40+ quality‑assurance checks with pofilter
- Merge corrected translations automatically via pomerge
Watch for
Requires Python 3.9+; older environments unsupported
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Mozilla string extraction
Convert .properties files to PO, edit translations, and generate updated language packs.
Languine
AI-driven CLI that automates app localization across 100+ languages
Integration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- AI‑powered translations for 100+ languages
- Git diff‑based smart detection of new, changed, or removed keys
- Support for multiple file formats (.json, .ts, .md, .yaml, .po, .strings, etc.)
Watch for
Relies on external AI services, incurring usage costs and latency
Migration highlight
Add new feature strings
Automatically extracts newly introduced keys and generates translations, eliminating manual entry.
Mojito
Continuous localization platform that streamlines translation workflow
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyJava
Why teams choose it
- Pushes source strings from repositories via CI
- Pulls translated strings to generate localized files
- Built‑in placeholder validation and quality checks
Watch for
No fuzzy matching; only basic translation leveraging
Migration highlight
Automated string extraction for a mobile app
Developers push new code, Mojito extracts updated strings, translators receive an XLIFF package, and localized resources are regenerated automatically.
LibreTranslate
Self-hosted free API for high-quality machine translation
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstPython
Why teams choose it
- Self-hosted, no external API calls
- Supports multiple languages via Argos Translate
- RESTful API with simple endpoints
Watch for
Language coverage smaller than commercial services
Migration highlight
Website localization
Translate site content on demand while keeping all data in‑house.
Ever Traduora
Open-source collaborative translation management platform for teams
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstJavaScript
Why teams choose it
- 5‑minute setup via Docker, Kubernetes or source
- Supports import/export of JSON, YAML, CSV, XLIFF, PO, Android XML, and more
- Instant search and team collaboration with role‑based invites
Watch for
No official CLI (community CLI only)
Migration highlight
Localization of web app UI
Team imports JSON strings, collaborates on translations, exports updated files, and deploys instantly.
Choosing a localization & translation management (tms) alternative
Teams replacing Lokalise in localization & translation management (tms) workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 2 projects let you self-host and keep customer data on infrastructure you control.
- 7 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Lokalise.