Tolgee

Freemium

A tool to automate translation and localization.

Tolgee is a localization platform designed to automate the translation process for software applications. It features in-context translation, a JavaScript SDK, and a Figma plugin to streamline workflows between developers and translators. The tool supports both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployments, offering a free tier with 500 keys and 3 seats (verified: 2026-01-29).

Jan 29, 2026
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Pricing: Freemium
Last verified: Jan 29, 2026
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Key facts

Pricing

Freemium

Use cases

Software developers needing to translate application strings directly within the web interface using in-context editing tools (verified: 2026-01-29), Product teams synchronizing design assets with localization workflows through the dedicated Figma integration plugin (verified: 2026-01-29), DevOps engineers automating the import and export of translation files using the Tolgee CLI or REST API (verified: 2026-01-29)

Strengths

The platform provides in-context translation capabilities allowing users to add keys and screenshots directly from the application (verified: 2026-01-29), Users can choose between a managed cloud version or a self-hosted open-source solution to meet specific infrastructure requirements (verified: 2026-01-29), The system includes built-in automation features such as translation memory, machine translation, and auto-translation for efficient workflows (verified: 2026-01-29)

Limitations

The free cloud tier restricts usage to a maximum of 500 translation keys and 3 user seats (verified: 2026-01-29), Access to machine translation features is limited by a monthly credit system with 10,000 credits provided in the base tier (verified: 2026-01-29)

Last verified

Jan 29, 2026

Strengths

  • The platform provides in-context translation capabilities allowing users to add keys and screenshots directly from the application (verified: 2026-01-29)
  • Users can choose between a managed cloud version or a self-hosted open-source solution to meet specific infrastructure requirements (verified: 2026-01-29)
  • The system includes built-in automation features such as translation memory, machine translation, and auto-translation for efficient workflows (verified: 2026-01-29)

Limitations

  • The free cloud tier restricts usage to a maximum of 500 translation keys and 3 user seats (verified: 2026-01-29)
  • Access to machine translation features is limited by a monthly credit system with 10,000 credits provided in the base tier (verified: 2026-01-29)

FAQ

What are the primary methods available for integrating Tolgee into an existing software development workflow?

Developers integrate the tool using the JavaScript SDK for in-context editing, the Tolgee CLI for file management, or the REST API for custom automation. These tools allow teams to manage localization keys and screenshots without manual file handling (verified: 2026-01-29).

Does the platform offer any specific features to assist with the design phase of localization?

Yes, the platform includes a Figma plugin that allows designers to connect their design files to the localization process. This ensures that translations are synchronized between the design phase and the final application code (verified: 2026-01-29).

What specific localization automation tools are included in the free version of the cloud platform?

The free version includes several automation tools such as translation memory, machine translation, and auto-translation. It also provides an activity log and one-click screenshot capabilities to assist with context during the translation process (verified: 2026-01-29).