# i18next vs Weblate

| Attribute | i18next | Weblate |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.8 (62% (medium)) | 54.5 (39% (low)) |
| 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 software system for handling application and document translations. It supports continuous localization workflows and can be deployed as either a cloud-hosted service or on your own infrastructure. It is indexed under Localization I18N.","source":"https://weblate.org","question":"What is Weblate?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Weblate offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at €47 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://weblate.org","question":"Is Weblate free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Weblate. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://weblate.org","question":"What platforms does Weblate support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Weblate can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://weblate.org","question":"Can Weblate be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for Weblate, including GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, openSUSE and Ubuntu, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://weblate.org","question":"What does Weblate integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Weblate. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Weblate not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://weblate.org/az/privacy/","question":"What security certifications does Weblate have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Weblate is available worldwide. Its primary market is the EU. The vendor is headquartered in the Czechia.","source":"https://weblate.org","question":"Where is Weblate available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":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 web-based continuous localization system that integrates with version control to keep translations synchronized with development. Supports collaborative translation with optional AI/machine translation, customizable quality checks, and flexible deployment options. |
| features.capabilities | `{"qa_checks":true,"self_hostable":true,"cldr_plural_rules":true,"managed_translation_services":true}` | `{"qa_checks":true,"self_hostable":true,"in_context_editing":true,"translation_memory":true,"glossary_terminology":true,"managed_translation_services":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 9 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Locize"},{"name":"inlang Paraglide"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitLab"},{"name":"Bitbucket"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"openSUSE"},{"name":"Ubuntu"},{"name":"Liberapay"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"CZ","primaryMarkets":["EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true,"linux":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":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Self-hosted","description":"Free open source installation. Eligible libre projects can apply for gratis managed hosting.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium Cloud","description":"Managed cloud hosting from the Weblate team","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Docker-based Installation Support","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":645,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1275,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":2550,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"}]},{"name":"Cloud Backups for Self-hosted","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":480,"period":"year","currency":"EUR"}]}],"summary":"Free self-hosted open source. Paid support and cloud hosting available.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://weblate.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-02T11:00:25.504Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":47,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| 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.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4.7 | - |
| 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 | Weblate |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T20:59:22.321Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*