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At a Glance
Google Translate
Google Translate
Star Rating
(538)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Translate
Localize
Localize
Star Rating
(85)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$50.00
Browse all 4 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Localize excels in "Translation Memory" features, allowing for consistent translations across projects, while Google Translate's automated translation lacks this depth, leading to potential inconsistencies in terminology.
  • Reviewers mention that Localize's "Glossary" feature is particularly beneficial for businesses needing to maintain brand-specific language, whereas Google Translate does not offer a similar level of customization for terminology.
  • G2 users highlight that Localize's "Workflow Management" tools are intuitive and facilitate collaboration among teams, while Google Translate's workflow capabilities are more limited, making it less suitable for larger projects.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Localize's "Quality Assurance" processes, which ensure higher accuracy in translations, while Google Translate's reliance on machine translation can lead to errors, especially in nuanced contexts.
  • Reviewers say that Localize's "Real-time Translation" feature is seamless and integrates well with various platforms, whereas Google Translate's real-time capabilities can sometimes lag, affecting user experience.
  • Users report that Localize's "Customer Service Focused" approach, with dedicated support, significantly enhances the user experience, while Google Translate's support options are less personalized, leading to longer resolution times for issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Translate
No pricing available
Localize
Individual
$50.00
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Free Trial
Google Translate
No trial information available
Localize
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
399
9.1
62
Ease of Use
9.5
403
9.3
66
Ease of Setup
9.6
79
9.2
47
Ease of Admin
9.1
36
9.1
37
Quality of Support
8.8
310
9.4
60
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
35
9.6
37
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
366
8.5
63
Features by Category
Software Localization ToolsHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Website Translation ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.9
16
Translation Support
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Visitor Customization
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.1
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.5
9
8.3
245
8.1
7
Translation Options
9.3
236
8.1
6
8.4
219
8.1
7
8.8
227
Feature Not Available
8.1
191
7.7
5
8.8
227
8.3
7
8.5
177
8.7
5
8.3
198
8.8
7
Offering Type
9.1
215
9.0
7
8.6
196
6.0
5
7.0
157
Not enough data
9.4
224
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
68
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Machine Translation
7.0
22
Not enough data
7.1
22
Not enough data
Translation ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
7.9
11
Client Tools
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
8
|
Verified
Translation Tools
Not enough data
8.5
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.4
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
8
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
Agentic AI - Translation Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Translate
Google Translate
Localize
Localize
Google Translate and Localize are categorized as Machine Translation
Unique Categories
Google Translate
Google Translate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Translate
Google Translate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.6%
Localize
Localize
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Translate
Google Translate
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Computer Software
8.7%
Education Management
5.4%
Higher Education
4.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.4%
Other
67.4%
Localize
Localize
Computer Software
18.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Internet
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Other
58.3%
Alternatives
Google Translate
Google Translate Alternatives
Unbabel
Unbabel
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DeepL
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Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
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Yandex.Translate
Yandex
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Localize
Localize Alternatives
Lokalise
Lokalise
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Smartling
Smartling
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Weglot
Weglot
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Phrase Localization Platform
Phrase Localization Platform
Add Phrase Localization Platform
Discussions
Google Translate
Google Translate Discussions
Google translate is?
9 Comments
SA
for the translation it is very extraordinary, you only need to choose what language you want to translate and what language you want to translate it into Read more
Is Google Translate free to use?
5 Comments
SUDARSHAN S.
SS
Yes.. it's free to use always.Read more
when is the best way to use google translate?
4 Comments
DD
Copy and paste your work Read more
Localize
Localize Discussions
Is the plugin requires the head section code snippet as well?
1 Comment
Jamie W.
JW
Hello! Yes! Our Wordpress plugin is the only place that you need to enter your project's ID. If you have any other questions, please feel free to...Read more
Translation Options
1 Comment
Official Response from Localize
We offer a few different options for translating your content: - Use your own in house translators - Order professional translations from one of our LSP's...Read more
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Localize has no more discussions with answers