Lokalise vs Smartling

Developers should use Lokalise when building applications that require internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) for global audiences, as it simplifies managing translations across different languages and platforms meets developers should learn and use smartling when building or maintaining software for international audiences, as it simplifies the technical aspects of localization, such as string extraction, translation memory, and over-the-air updates for mobile apps. Here's our take.

Lokalise

Nice Pick

Developers should use Lokalise when building applications that require internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) for global audiences, as it simplifies managing translations across different languages and platforms

Pros

• It is particularly useful in agile development environments where frequent updates are needed, as it integrates with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git to automate the localization process
• Related to: internationalization, localization

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Smartling

Developers should learn and use Smartling when building or maintaining software for international audiences, as it simplifies the technical aspects of localization, such as string extraction, translation memory, and over-the-air updates for mobile apps

Pros

• It is particularly valuable in agile development environments where content changes frequently, as it integrates with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git
• Related to: localization, internationalization

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Lokalise is a tool while Smartling is a platform. We picked Lokalise based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Lokalise wins

Based on overall popularity. Lokalise is more widely used, but Smartling excels in its own space.