# i18next vs Lokalise

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Lokalise

| Attribute | i18next | Lokalise |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.8 (62% (medium)) | 66.9 (71% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 15 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 49,895 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 8,640 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A command-line interface that consolidates key extraction from source code, type safety generation, locale file management, linting, and integration with cloud translation platforms into a single tool. It supports AST-based analysis to automatically identify translatable strings and integrates with services like Locize for cloud-based translation workflows. It is indexed under Localization I18N.","source":"https://www.i18next.com","question":"What is i18next?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"i18next offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.i18next.com","question":"Is i18next free?","confidence":0.56},{"answer":"i18next supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.i18next.com","question":"What platforms does i18next support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for i18next, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.i18next.com","question":"Can i18next be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. i18next is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next","question":"Is i18next open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A translation management platform that allows developers to upload language files, manage translations, and integrate them into applications using APIs. It is indexed under Localization I18N.","source":"https://lokalise.com","question":"What is Lokalise?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Lokalise offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $375 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://lokalise.com/pricing/","question":"Is Lokalise free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Lokalise supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://lokalise.com","question":"What platforms does Lokalise support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Lokalise, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://lokalise.com/pricing/","question":"Can Lokalise be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 10 integrations for Lokalise, including WordPress, Asana, Figma, Jira, GitHub, Trello, Salesforce and Amazon S3, plus 2 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://lokalise.com","question":"What does Lokalise integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Lokalise. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Lokalise not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://lokalise.com/blog/security-next-level/","question":"What security certifications does Lokalise have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An internationalization framework that provides core translation features including pluralization rules and contextual translations. Works independently or with optional management services for larger teams. | A software localization platform that helps development teams manage multilingual content by processing translation files and offering API-based integration options |
| features.capabilities | `{"qa_checks":true,"self_hostable":true,"cldr_plural_rules":true,"managed_translation_services":true}` | `{"qa_checks":true,"ota_updates":true,"self_hostable":false,"in_context_editing":true,"translation_memory":true,"glossary_terminology":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 60 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Locize"},{"name":"inlang Paraglide"}]` | `[{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Salesforce Sales Cloud"},{"name":"Salesforce Knowledge"},{"name":"Salesforce Marketing Cloud"},{"name":"Amazon S3"},{"name":"Google Cloud Storage"},{"name":"Okta"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Open source library. Optional paid service (Locize) available for translation management.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.i18next.com","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T20:22:10.495Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free with 14-day trial","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For teams that want the essentials, done right and fast","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Growth","summary":"$375/mo","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":375,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For scaling teams that need better automation and control","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$999/mo","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":999,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For teams with complex, multi-product workflows and setups","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","description":"For global organizations with bespoke security and support needs","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $375/mo. Free 14-day trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://lokalise.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:05:59.192Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":375,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":375,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 3 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.4.6","date":"2026-10-15T17:52:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.4.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.4.5","date":"2026-10-14T14:24:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.4.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.4.4","date":"2026-10-12T07:02:52Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.4.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.4.3","date":"2026-10-10T06:18:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.4.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.4.2","date":"2026-09-03T19:26:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.4.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.4.1","date":"2026-09-01T04:35:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.4.0","date":"2026-08-20T09:23:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.3.6","date":"2026-07-09T13:41:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.3.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.3.5","date":"2026-07-08T14:10:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.3.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.3.4","date":"2026-06-30T06:23:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.3.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.3.3","date":"2026-06-26T11:23:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.3.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.3.2","date":"2026-06-24T04:54:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.3.1","date":"2026-06-03T14:13:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.3.0","date":"2026-05-26T12:58:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.2.0","date":"2026-05-14T19:18:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.1.0","date":"2026-05-11T07:36:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.0.10","date":"2026-05-07T05:28:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.0.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.0.9","date":"2026-05-06T10:50:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.0.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.0.8","date":"2026-04-24T19:19:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.0.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/i18next/i18next/releases/tag/v26.0.7","date":"2026-04-23T15:15:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v26.0.7"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4.7 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":2,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=i18next&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"MODERATE"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Localization I18N)

| Capability | i18next | Lokalise |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Cldr plural rules | ✓ | - |
| Rtl bidi support | - | - |
| Translation memory | - | ✓ |
| Glossary terminology | - | ✓ |
| In context editing | - | ✓ |
| Ota updates | - | ✓ |
| Self hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Managed translation services | ✓ | - |
| Qa checks | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T23:09:05.902Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*