| Website | tolgee.io |
| Category | Localization / i18n |
| License | Apache 2.0 (open source) |
| Pricing | Free (self-hosted), Cloud from $25/mo |
Overview
Tolgee is an open-source localization platform. In-context translation, machine translation integration, developer-friendly SDK. i18n made easy.
Pros
- Apache 2.0 license
- In-context translation (click to translate)
- Machine translation (DeepL, Google)
- Developer SDK for React, Vue, Angular
- Translation memory
- Self-hosted option
Cons
- Smaller community than Crowdin/Lokalise
- In-context requires SDK integration
- Limited CAT tool features
- Cloud pricing adds up for large projects
- Some features still in development
Verdict
Tolgee's killer feature is in-context translation: translators click on text in the actual app and translate it right there, seeing how their translation looks in the real UI. This eliminates the guessing that plagues traditional localization workflows where translators work in spreadsheets without context. For dev teams doing internationalization, the SDK integration is clean and the developer experience is thoughtful.
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