Localazy (localazy.com) is a developer-focused software localization platform designed to streamline the translation workflow for mobile apps, web applications, SaaS products, and technical documentation. Founded in 2019 and based in the Czech Republic, Localazy positions itself as a modern alternative to legacy localisation tools by combining a developer-friendly CLI and API, deep CI/CD integration, and AI-assisted translation into a single workflow that fits natively into software development pipelines.
Localazy's key differentiator is its focus on automating the localisation pipeline end-to-end: developers push source strings to Localazy via CLI, GitHub Actions, or API; AI machine translation generates initial translations automatically; translators or community contributors review and refine them in the online editor; and the approved translations are pulled back into the codebase automatically on the next build. This eliminates the manual file-exchange workflow that plagues traditional localisation projects. Localazy supports all major string file formats — JSON, XLIFF, PO, YAML, Android XML, iOS Strings, and more — and integrates with Figma for design localisation alongside code.
How Localazy Works
Developers install the Localazy CLI or GitHub Action and configure a localazy.json file in their project. Running the upload command pushes source strings to the Localazy project dashboard, where translators and AI work on them. The AI engine generates machine translation drafts for all target languages automatically. Human translators, team members, or community contributors can then review and approve translations in the web editor. Running the download command pulls approved translations back into the project as locale files, ready to build. For teams using GitHub, the integration can automate both upload on push and pull request creation with updated translations, keeping localisation in sync with development without manual intervention.
Key Features
- AI machine translation — automated translation drafts generated for all target languages when new source strings are uploaded
- Developer CLI and API — command-line tool and REST API for integrating localisation into any development workflow or CI/CD pipeline
- GitHub Actions integration — native GitHub Action for automatic string upload on push and translation pull request creation
- 20+ file format support — JSON, XLIFF, PO/POT, YAML, Android XML, iOS Strings, Flutter ARB, and more supported natively
- Figma plugin — extract text strings from Figma designs and push them into Localazy for translation alongside code strings
- Web translation editor — online editor for translators with context, screenshots, translation memory, and glossary support
- Translation memory and glossary — stores approved translations and key terms to ensure consistency across updates and new strings
- Community translation support — invite external contributors or community translators to help localise open-source or community-driven products
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates — push translation updates to live apps without requiring a new app store release
- In-context screenshots — attach screenshots to translation strings so translators understand the UI context of each text element
Localazy Pricing
Localazy offers three paid plans with annual billing discounts. Open-source and non-profit projects may qualify for free access — check the Localazy website for eligibility.
- Starter — $41/month (annual: $34/month) — core localisation features, CLI and API access, GitHub integration, AI machine translation, and web editor for small teams.
- Growth — $94/month (annual: $78/month) — higher string limits, more team seats, OTA updates, Figma plugin, advanced translation memory, and priority support.
- Business — $210/month (annual: $175/month) — maximum string and language limits, unlimited team seats, dedicated support, and enterprise-grade workflow features.
Open-source projects may qualify for free access. Always verify current rates at localazy.com/pricing.
Who Should Use Localazy?
Localazy is best suited to software development teams — mobile app developers, SaaS product teams, and open-source project maintainers — who want to integrate localisation directly into their development pipeline rather than managing it as a separate manual process. Its CLI, GitHub Actions, and API make it particularly well suited to teams with established DevOps practices who want localisation to be as automated as any other part of the build process. The Figma plugin is a valuable addition for teams whose design and development workflows are both active in the same project. Localazy is less suited to marketing teams or content-heavy websites looking for website translation — Weglot or Transifex's web-focused features are better fits for those use cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Localazy used for?
Localazy is a software localisation platform used by development teams to manage the translation of mobile app strings, web application content, and technical documentation. It integrates into CI/CD pipelines via CLI, GitHub Actions, and API so that localisation happens automatically as part of the development workflow — developers push source strings, AI generates translation drafts, translators review them, and approved translations are pulled back into the codebase without manual file handling.
How much does Localazy cost?
Localazy's plans start at $41/month ($34/month annually) for the Starter plan, $94/month ($78/month annually) for Growth, and $210/month ($175/month annually) for Business. Annual billing saves approximately 15–17% across all plans. Open-source and non-profit projects may qualify for free access — contact Localazy directly to enquire about eligibility.
Does Localazy integrate with GitHub?
Yes. Localazy offers a native GitHub Actions integration that can automatically upload new or changed source strings to Localazy whenever a push is made to the repository, and create pull requests with updated translation files when translations are approved. This makes it possible to keep localisation fully in sync with development without any manual file download or upload steps. The GitHub integration is available on all paid plans.
What file formats does Localazy support?
Localazy supports more than 20 string file formats including JSON, XLIFF, PO/POT, YAML, Android XML, iOS .strings, Flutter ARB, .NET RESX, PHP arrays, and more. This broad format support means development teams can integrate Localazy into most mobile and web projects without needing to convert or restructure their existing localisation files. Format-specific settings like pluralisation rules and context metadata are handled automatically for each supported format.
Can Localazy push translation updates without a new app release?
Yes. Localazy's over-the-air (OTA) update feature allows translation changes to be pushed to live apps without requiring a new app store submission and review cycle. This is particularly useful for fixing translation errors, responding to user feedback, or launching in a new language after the initial app release — changes are delivered to the app dynamically at runtime. OTA updates are available on the Growth and Business plans.
