Compare Lokalise and Smartling 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 2 Seats
Contact Us Per Month
Lokalise
Star Rating
(659)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 2 Seats
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansSmartling
Star Rating
(469)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Smartling excels in its Translation Memory features, with a score of 8.9 for both Custom and Built-in Translation Memory, allowing for efficient reuse of translations. In contrast, Lokalise also scores 8.9 but users mention that its interface for managing translation memory is more intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Lokalise shines in Workflow Management, scoring 9.1, which facilitates smoother project management and collaboration. Smartling, while still strong at 8.8, is noted by users as having a slightly more complex setup process for workflows.
- G2 users highlight the superior Quality of Support from Lokalise, with a score of 9.6 compared to Smartling's 9.1. Reviewers appreciate Lokalise's quick response times and helpful resources, making it easier to resolve issues.
- Users on G2 report that Smartling's Image Translation feature, scoring 6.2, is less effective compared to Lokalise's 7.2. Reviewers mention that Lokalise provides better tools for translating images, which is crucial for marketing materials.
- Reviewers say that both platforms offer strong Collaboration tools, but Lokalise's scoring of 8.9 in Translation Tracking is particularly praised for its user-friendly interface, making it easier for teams to monitor progress and changes.
- Users report that while both products offer Automated Translation, Smartling's score of 8.3 is slightly lower than Lokalise's 8.2. However, reviewers mention that Smartling's automated translation is more customizable, allowing for tailored outputs based on specific project needs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lokalise
Free
$0.00
2 Seats
2 seats, ∞ languages, 2 projects
- Collaborative web-based translation editor
- 2 projects
- Tasks
Smartling
Core
Contact Us
Per Month
Best fit for teams looking to translate small-scale basic projects such as business documents, etc. For a full list of features, please visit https://www.smartling.com/plans/
- Professional Language Services
- Unlimited Projects
- Visual Context
Free Trial
Lokalise
Free Trial is available
Smartling
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
540
8.7
401
Ease of Use
9.0
543
8.5
404
Ease of Setup
8.8
346
8.4
254
Ease of Admin
8.9
323
8.4
190
Quality of Support
9.6
490
9.0
364
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
317
9.1
190
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
517
8.2
382
Features by Category
Collaboration
8.7
184
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
8.7
195
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
204
Not enough data
8.4
195
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
Translation Support
8.1
65
7.6
122
8.7
65
8.5
125
8.4
61
8.1
125
Feature Not Available
6.7
102
6.5
52
6.6
88
Visitor Customization
6.9
51
6.5
88
7.4
49
7.2
94
7.7
48
7.2
91
7.5
49
7.0
92
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Client Tools
8.0
158
7.8
110
8.4
158
|
Verified
8.2
126
8.5
156
|
Verified
8.4
124
8.6
163
|
Verified
8.4
138
|
Verified
Translation Tools
8.8
197
|
Verified
8.3
165
|
Verified
8.5
183
|
Verified
8.5
170
|
Verified
8.6
197
|
Verified
8.2
156
|
Verified
8.7
171
|
Verified
8.1
147
|
Verified
8.2
195
|
Verified
8.2
164
|
Verified
8.5
177
|
Verified
8.2
162
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.4
90
Feature Not Available
Translation Memory
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.8
112
Not enough data
Machine Translation
8.7
101
Not enough data
8.6
93
Not enough data
Translation Options
7.5
74
Not enough data
9.1
103
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
56
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
Channel
7.3
25
Not enough data
7.5
23
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.1
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lokalise and Smartling are categorized as Translation Management and Website Translation Tools
Unique Categories
Lokalise is categorized as Multilingual Customer Support, Software Localization Tools, and Computer-Assisted Translation
Smartling has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lokalise
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartling
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
17.4%
Financial Services
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Translation and Localization
4.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.9%
Other
51.5%
Translation and Localization
25.4%
Computer Software
14.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Financial Services
4.8%
Internet
4.4%
Other
40.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lokalise
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Cristina N.
Verified User in Computer Software
The way it allows us to collaborate as a team. It accommodates most of our work styles. We made the swap from managing translations in a spreadsheet to Lokalise, and the difference is tremendous both in performance, ease of use, and database maintenance...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
The only thing I would like is to have the opportunity to modifiy something once for all (I don't know if it's possible)
Smartling
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
The plethora of features on Smartling covers everything a localisation manager might need for running projects of all sizes and scopes, which is not available in many TMSs.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
It's the most expensive platform on the market yet under delivers on performance. Many industry standard features are missing and very limited configurations available. It may be ok if you can use it as is out-of-the-box, but venture away from their...
Cristina N.
Verified User in Computer Software
The way it allows us to collaborate as a team. It accommodates most of our work styles. We made the swap from managing translations in a spreadsheet to Lokalise, and the difference is tremendous both in performance, ease of use, and database maintenance...
Verified User in Computer Software
The plethora of features on Smartling covers everything a localisation manager might need for running projects of all sizes and scopes, which is not available in many TMSs.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
The only thing I would like is to have the opportunity to modifiy something once for all (I don't know if it's possible)
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
It's the most expensive platform on the market yet under delivers on performance. Many industry standard features are missing and very limited configurations available. It may be ok if you can use it as is out-of-the-box, but venture away from their...
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Discussions
Design Integration
1 comment
PA
Hi Alexandre! An update to the Sketch integration is coming soon.Read more
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
Who is Smartling?
1 comment
Official Response from Smartling
Smartling offers an end-to-end translation management solution that uses data and technology to provide positive translation outcomes. Our offerings include:...Read more
What are all of the content types that Smartling can help me translate?
1 comment
Official Response from Smartling
Smartling’s solution enables brands to quickly and cost-effectively launch multilingual digital content across websites, web apps, mobile apps, and business...Read more
Why should I implement a Translation Technology Solution?
1 comment
Official Response from Smartling
Many global companies reach a point where their old translation process simply does not meet today’s needs. They experience missed delivery dates, poor or...Read more
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