Locize

Locize is a translation management platform provided by inweso GmbH that specializes in providing localization solutions for i18next, an open-source internationalization framework. According to the vendor, Locize is designed to help businesses manage and streamline their translation processes, enabling them to easily localize their software products and websites for different languages and regions. The product is targeted at small to large-sized companies in various industries, including software development, web development, game development, e-commerce, and mobile app development.

Key Features

Continuous Localization Lifecycle: According to the vendor, Locize enables continuous localization by allowing translations to be updated anytime and anywhere without relying on the development team. It provides an overview of newly added segments for better visibility and control over the translation progress.

Context Matters — InContext Editing: The vendor claims that Locize provides context within the website or application for proper translations. The in-context editor allows direct updates to translations from within the website and offers the option to upload screenshots for better context understanding.

Translation Management: Locize offers a powerful editor for translating content, with the ability to invite in-house translators. According to the vendor, it also integrates with translation service partners for additional translation support. The product includes a smart translation memory feature to reuse existing translations.

History: According to the vendor, Locize keeps track of all changes made to project translations, providing information on who made changes, when they were made, and which segments were modified. This feature is said to help maintain transparency and accountability in the translation process.

Review Workflow: According to the vendor, Locize enables the review workflow for specific languages, ensuring that translation proposals are reviewed and accepted before the actual value is changed. This feature is claimed to facilitate collaboration and quality control in the translation process.

Multi-Tenant: Locize allows the creation of tenant projects based on the main project, as stated by the vendor. Anticipated translations are automatically populated to tenants, ensuring consistency. This feature is described as ideal for offering customized software with per-customer translations.

Easy integration for your operating tools: The vendor claims that Locize provides integration options for various tools, reducing manual processes. It supports JavaScript localization for apps built with popular frameworks, helping to automate software localization and elevate software automation.

Pay only for what you use: According to the vendor, Locize offers varying pricing based on usage, allowing customers to pay only for what they use. It provides a detailed billing page and invoice history for transparency and control over costs. Additionally, the vendor offers additional software localization tools on the Locize platform for free usage.

Flexible Integration: Locize offers flexible integration options to meet the needs of different JavaScript environments and frameworks, according to the vendor. It provides options for easy integration, from one-line code drops to instrumenting code using i18next, formatjs, polyglot, and more. This feature is claimed to help developers reduce the time needed for localization.