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Compare Lokalise and Smartling 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 2 Seats
Free Per Year
Lokalise
Star Rating
(672)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 2 Seats
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(471)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Smartling excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.0, while Lokalise outshines with a score of 9.6. Reviewers mention that Lokalise's support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Lokalise has a slight edge in Ease of Use, scoring 9.0 compared to Smartling's 8.5. Users say that Lokalise's intuitive interface and streamlined workflows make it easier for teams to adopt and utilize the software effectively.
- Users on G2 highlight that Smartling's Automated Translation feature scores 7.6, while Lokalise offers a better experience with a score of 8.1. Reviewers mention that Lokalise's automated translation capabilities are more accurate and user-friendly, enhancing overall productivity.
- G2 users report that both products have similar Glossary scores of 8.5, but Lokalise's glossary management is noted for being more user-friendly. Reviewers mention that Lokalise allows for easier updates and access to terminology, which is crucial for maintaining consistency across translations.
- Users say that Smartling's Product Direction score of 8.2 indicates room for improvement, while Lokalise's score of 9.2 reflects a strong commitment to innovation and user feedback. Reviewers mention that Lokalise frequently updates its features based on user suggestions, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Smartling's Client Management score of 8.4 is slightly lower than Lokalise's 8.5, indicating that Lokalise offers more robust tools for managing client relationships. Users report that Lokalise's client portal is particularly praised for its ease of use and functionality.
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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
Free
Per Year
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
554
8.7
403
Ease of Use
9.0
557
8.5
406
Ease of Setup
8.8
357
8.4
255
Ease of Admin
8.9
333
8.4
191
Quality of Support
9.6
502
9.0
366
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
326
9.1
191
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
531
8.2
384
Features by Category
Collaboration
8.6
194
Not enough data
8.9
224
Not enough data
8.7
204
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
214
Not enough data
8.3
204
Not enough data
8.7
177
Not enough data
Translation Support
8.1
70
7.6
123
8.8
70
8.5
126
8.3
66
8.1
126
Feature Not Available
6.7
103
6.5
55
6.6
89
Visitor Customization
6.9
55
6.5
89
7.4
53
7.2
95
7.6
52
7.2
92
7.5
52
7.1
93
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.5
19
Feature Not Available
6.1
18
Client Tools
8.0
166
7.8
112
8.4
166
|
Verified
8.2
128
8.5
163
|
Verified
8.4
126
8.6
170
|
Verified
8.4
140
|
Verified
Translation Tools
8.8
207
|
Verified
8.3
167
|
Verified
8.5
191
|
Verified
8.5
172
|
Verified
8.6
206
|
Verified
8.2
158
|
Verified
8.7
179
|
Verified
8.2
149
|
Verified
8.2
204
|
Verified
8.2
166
|
Verified
8.5
185
|
Verified
8.2
164
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.4
96
8.0
30
Agentic AI - Translation Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Translation Memory
8.8
110
Not enough data
8.8
114
Not enough data
Machine Translation
8.7
103
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
Translation Options
7.4
76
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
7.9
32
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Channel
7.3
27
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
8.4
28
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
21
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
17.0%
Financial Services
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Translation and Localization
5.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.8%
Other
52.0%
Translation and Localization
25.3%
Computer Software
14.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Financial Services
4.8%
Internet
4.4%
Other
40.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lokalise
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lucille L.
Verified User in Financial Services
- Possibility to do some bulk actions - Multilingual view - Possibility to add screenshots to contextualize keys - Clear visual cue to distinguish between regular spaces and nonbreaking spaces.
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
Raymond T.
Verified User in Graphic Design
I've used other translation CMS in the past and never had difficulties learning the ins and outs of Smartling since the interface is very intuitive. I also like how the high-level contents are organised, which makes things easy to find. I also appreciate...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Rachel L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
- We are project managing Smartling Customer Success despite the fact of being their customer - Following up multiple times to get an update / response regarding on going issues - Obtaining new (but critical) information later on in the project, causing...
Lucille L.
Verified User in Financial Services
- Possibility to do some bulk actions - Multilingual view - Possibility to add screenshots to contextualize keys - Clear visual cue to distinguish between regular spaces and nonbreaking spaces.
Raymond T.
Verified User in Graphic Design
I've used other translation CMS in the past and never had difficulties learning the ins and outs of Smartling since the interface is very intuitive. I also like how the high-level contents are organised, which makes things easy to find. I also appreciate...
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)
Rachel L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
- We are project managing Smartling Customer Success despite the fact of being their customer - Following up multiple times to get an update / response regarding on going issues - Obtaining new (but critical) information later on in the project, causing...
Alternatives
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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