General Translation

General Translation (generaltranslation.com) is a developer-first, AI-powered internationalization (i18n) infrastructure platform that automates the entire localization workflow for React and Next.js applications — from build-time content translation and runtime user content translation to developer tooling and code generation. Unlike traditional translation management systems that treat localization as a separate, manual process, General Translation integrates directly into the development workflow via open-source SDKs, a CLI, a GitHub integration, and a global translation CDN. The platform's standout feature is Locadex — an AI agent that connects to your codebase, instruments your code for i18n, generates translations across all target languages, and opens pull requests automatically, handling what would otherwise be days of developer work in minutes. A free tier is available for individuals and small teams to get started with no credit card required.

General Translation covers four distinct stages of the localization pipeline: build-time App Content translation (generating cached, immediately deliverable translations during the CI/CD build); runtime User Content translation (translating dynamic user-generated content such as chat messages and comments with low latency); devtime Local Preview (testing any target language during development to catch layout and UX issues before shipping); and Locadex code generation (automating 100% of the codebase i18n workflow with guardrails). Translations are served via a global CDN covering 119 languages, with updates pushed over-the-air without requiring a redeploy.

How General Translation Works

Developers install the GT SDK for their framework (React, Next.js App Router, TanStack Start, React Native, Node.js, Python) and wrap translatable content with the <T> component — eliminating the need to maintain separate JSON translation files for every language. The CLI scans the codebase for translatable strings, pushes them to the GT platform, and pulls generated translations back, which are then served from the CDN on the next build or pushed over-the-air for immediate delivery. The Locadex AI agent can automate the entire instrumentation step — analysing project structure, wrapping strings, setting up routing, and opening a PR — with no manual editing required. Translation branching allows teams to stage translation changes in parallel with code changes, keeping releases in sync.

Key Features

• Locadex AI Agent — autonomously instruments your codebase for i18n, generates translations in 119 languages, and opens GitHub pull requests; available on Starter and Team plans
• Build-time App Content translation — translations generated during the CI/CD build process for instant, cacheable delivery with zero runtime overhead
• Runtime User Content translation — low-latency translation of dynamic content (chat, comments, feeds) generated by users at runtime
• Devtime Local Preview — test any target language during development to catch text overflow, layout shifts, and UX issues before reaching production
• Translation CDN — global edge delivery of translations with over-the-air (OTA) updates that go live without a code redeploy
• Open-source SDKs — framework-specific libraries for React, Next.js (App Router and Pages), TanStack Start, React Native, Node.js, and Python; available on all plans including Free
• Translation Branching — parallel staging of translation changes alongside code branches, keeping localization in sync with releases
• Translation CLI — command-line tool for key scanning, synchronisation, and CI/CD integration; works with GitHub Actions and other pipelines
• Keyword Glossary and Style Controls — enforce brand terminology, regional nuance, and tone consistency across all generated translations
• 119 languages supported — unlimited languages on all plans, including the free tier

General Translation Pricing

• Free — $0/month — 1 user, 1 project, rate-limited usage across all translation APIs and services. Open-source SDKs and free translation API included. Email and Discord support. Suitable for personal projects and initial exploration.
• Starter — $5/month (or $4.17/month billed annually) — 1 user, unlimited projects, $10 of usage credits included per month. Unlocks usage-based pricing, Locadex AI Agent for small codebases, Translation Branching, and custom CI/CD integration. Best for independent developers shipping multilingual apps.
• Team — $500/month (or $416.67/month billed annually) — Unlimited users, unlimited projects, $500 of usage credits included per month. Adds custom roles and permissions, SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliance, Locadex for complex codebases, and priority support. For startups and growing teams managing production i18n workflows.
• Enterprise — custom pricing — All Team features plus custom integrations, EU data residency, and dedicated support. Contact sales.

Annual billing saves two months per year. Usage credits cover build-time, runtime, and devtime translation API calls at per-10k-request rates. Always verify current rates at generaltranslation.com/pricing.

Who Should Use General Translation?

General Translation is built for frontend and full-stack developers working in React and Next.js who want to ship multilingual apps without the overhead of maintaining JSON translation files for every language or managing a separate translation management workflow. It is particularly compelling for indie developers and small teams — the Starter plan at $5/month with Locadex makes full i18n automation accessible at a price point that competing TMS platforms cannot match. Larger teams on the Team plan benefit from unlimited users, compliance certifications, and Locadex's ability to handle complex codebases. Teams working outside the React/Next.js ecosystem, or those requiring dedicated human translation review workflows, may find platforms like Crowdin or Lokalise more appropriate.

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