Best Free Localization Software

Lokalise is a translation management system (TMS) that helps teams automate, manage, and translate content in a more efficient way. It was designed as an alternative to outdated and expensive tools with a clear focus on eliminating the hassle of localization for developers. Lokalise is a platform for software translation management for any kind of software like mobile apps (iOS, Android), games, websites, or digital content. With Lokalise you can: - Translate your localization files. - Manage all your software localization projects in one system. - Add contextual information (screenshots) to translations. - Preview in real-time how the translations will look like in your web or mobile app. - Order professional translations from Lokalise translators or use machine translation.

Pairaphrase is secure, document-first AI Translation Management Software that helps organizations translate, manage, review, and generate multilingual content through governed AI-assisted workflows. Supporting 160+ languages, 27,000+ language pairs, and 30+ file types, Pairaphrase combines multiple AI translation engines, Translation Memory, terminology management, formatting preservation, OCR, and secure collaboration in one platform. Organizations can choose from DeepL, Google Translate, Microsoft Translator, and PairaphraseGPT while integrating with Google Drive, Google Workspace, Okta, Canva, Slack, and APIs. Built for recurring and compliance-sensitive document translation, Pairaphrase supports workflows aligned with HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and PCI requirements, helping teams improve consistency, reduce costs, and streamline multilingual communication.

Wordfast is the world’s leading provider of platform-independent translation memory software. We offer powerful desktop, server, and web-based solutions designed to meet the needs of individual translators, LSPs, corporations, and educational institutions worldwide. Our solutions enable users to reduce the time, effort, and costs associated with the translation process. Wordfast was founded in 1999 in Paris, France by Yves Champollion, who has over 40 years of experience in the translation industry. Our software was first introduced to the market as a free MS Word-based tool, designed primarily for individual translators. Since that time, we have released additional products for LSPs and corporations that address translation efficiency at the enterprise level.