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Localization & translation management platform for apps, websites and docs
Weblate
Web-based continuous localization with seamless VCS integration
A web-based translation platform that syncs with version control, enabling continuous localization for projects of any size. It supports crowdsourced contributions, professional support, and a hosted SaaS option.
Overview
Highlights
Continuous localization directly linked to Git repositories
Web UI that enables both translators and developers to collaborate
Built‑in crowdsourcing workflow with permission controls
Optional professional support and hosted SaaS offering
Pros
- Tight integration with popular VCS systems reduces manual sync
- Scalable from small projects to large enterprises
- Active community and regular releases (5k stars, 1k forks)
- Available hosted service eliminates infrastructure overhead
Considerations
- Requires server resources for self‑hosting; not a lightweight plugin
- Learning curve for administrators configuring VCS hooks
- UI may feel complex for occasional translators
- Limited out‑of‑the‑box machine translation compared to some commercial TMS
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Fit guide
Great for
- Open‑source projects that need automated translation updates
- Companies seeking a self‑hosted, GDPR‑compliant localization platform
- Teams that want to involve community contributors in translation
- Organizations requiring tight version‑control synchronization for releases
Not ideal when
- One‑off translation of a single document without ongoing updates
- Teams without technical staff to manage server deployment
- Projects that rely heavily on built‑in AI translation engines
- Environments where a minimal‑footprint SaaS widget is preferred
How teams use it
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.
Community‑driven translation of documentation
Contributors submit translations via the web UI, which are reviewed and merged without leaving the version‑control workflow.
Enterprise internal software localization with compliance
Self‑hosted deployment keeps data on‑premises, meeting regulatory requirements while providing professional support.
Running a hosted Weblate instance for multiple open‑source projects
A single SaaS subscription manages translation pipelines for dozens of repositories, reducing operational overhead.
Tech snapshot
Python85%
Jinja11%
CSS2%
JavaScript2%
Shell1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
Can Weblate be used with any version control system?
Weblate integrates with Git, Mercurial, Subversion and other VCS that expose a repository over SSH or HTTPS.
Is there a free hosted option?
Weblate offers a free tier for public open‑source projects; paid plans provide additional resources and support.
What languages does Weblate support for its interface?
The platform itself is translated into dozens of languages, and it can manage translation of any language pair for your content.
How is data stored and backed up in a self‑hosted installation?
Weblate stores data in a PostgreSQL database; administrators are responsible for regular backups and can use Docker images for easy replication.
Does Weblate provide machine translation?
Weblate can connect to external MT services such as Google Translate or DeepL, but it does not include a built‑in engine.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
- 5,691
- Watchers
- 5,691
- Forks
- 1,220
LicenseGPL-3.0
Repo age13 years old
Last commit2 days ago
Primary languagePython
Last synced yesterday