# Lokalise vs Phrase

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Lokalise

| Attribute | Lokalise | Phrase |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 66.9 (71% (medium)) | 40 (57% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"A centralized system that combines translation management, terminology control, and quality assurance to deliver culturally appropriate, compliant content across global markets. Built on an API-first architecture that integrates with existing business tools. It is indexed under Localization I18N.","source":"https://phrase.com","question":"What is Phrase?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Phrase is sold across 1 plan: Enterprise. We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://phrase.com","question":"How much does Phrase cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Phrase. 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://phrase.com","question":"What platforms does Phrase support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Phrase can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://phrase.com","question":"Can Phrase be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 12 integrations for Phrase, including Kontent.ai, Adobe Commerce, Adobe Experience Manager, HubSpot Marketing Hub, Marketo, Salesforce Knowledge, Help Scout and Zendesk, plus 4 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://phrase.com","question":"What does Phrase integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Phrase. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Phrase not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://phrase.com/blog/posts/global-saas-compliance-legal-challenges-best-practices/","question":"What security certifications does Phrase have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Phrase is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the EU.","source":"https://phrase.com","question":"Where is Phrase available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A software localization platform that helps development teams manage multilingual content by processing translation files and offering API-based integration options | Centralizes translation resources, terminology, and quality guidelines to enable AI-driven localization that maintains brand consistency and regulatory compliance across markets. |
| features.capabilities | `{"qa_checks":true,"ota_updates":true,"self_hostable":false,"in_context_editing":true,"translation_memory":true,"glossary_terminology":true}` | `{"qa_checks":true,"rtl_bidi_support":true,"in_context_editing":true,"translation_memory":true,"glossary_terminology":true,"managed_translation_services":true}` |
| integrations.count | 60 | 12 |
| integrations.list | `[{"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"}]` | `[{"name":"Kontent.ai"},{"name":"Adobe Commerce"},{"name":"Adobe Experience Manager"},{"name":"HubSpot Marketing Hub"},{"name":"Marketo"},{"name":"Salesforce Knowledge"},{"name":"Help Scout"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"Unity"},{"name":"Amazon Translate"},{"name":"Yandex Translate"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Enterprise plans available; free trial offered","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://phrase.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:12:23.203Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | high | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":375,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.9 |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI DSS","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://phrase.com/blog/posts/global-saas-compliance-legal-challenges-best-practices/ |

## Capabilities (Localization I18N)

| Capability | Lokalise | Phrase |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-10-16T19:06:15.099Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*