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i18next

A JavaScript library for managing multi-language support in web applications with consistent translation across frameworks

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What is i18next?

An internationalization framework that provides core translation features including pluralization rules and contextual translations. Works independently or with optional management services for larger teams.

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i18next pricing

We don't have i18next's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.

Pricing as of 2026-10-15verify at live pricing ↗Independently observed

Open sourceFree tier

Open source library. Optional paid service (Locize) available for translation management.

What i18next does

The capabilities that matter for localization i18n, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.

Capabilities

Cldr plural rules: ✓
Rtl bidi support: -
Translation memory: -
Glossary terminology: -
In context editing: -
Ota updates: -
Self hostable: ✓
Managed translation services: ✓
Qa checks: ✓

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Platform & deployment

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Platforms

Deployment

Self-hosted

Integrations (2)

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Locize
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Security & compliance

Known vulnerabilities: 2 (0 in the last 12 months), max severity MODERATE sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality

i18next FAQ

Common questions about i18next, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is i18next?

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

Is i18next free?

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

What platforms does i18next support?

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

Can i18next be self-hosted?

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

Is i18next open source?

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

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Balanced composite 57 / 100

medium · 62%

Signal contributions to the composite score
Signal	Score	Weight	Contribution	Evidence
Release cadence	98	0.07	6.6	✓
Dependent projects	78	0.08	6.3	✓
Capabilities	67	0.08	5.6	✓
Development activity	38	0.12	4.5	✓
Stars	74	0.03	2.5	✓
Security score	47	0.05	2.5	✓
Integrations	9	0.05	0.5	✓
Security posture	0	0.09	0.0	-
Package downloads	0	0.17	0.0	-
Developer Q&A activity	0	0.08	0.0	-

Computed 2026-10-15. Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.

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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.

Activity

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Commits last 30dactivity.commits_last_30d	15	mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 65%

Adoption

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Github starsadoption.github_stars	8,640	highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90%
Dependent reposadoption.dependent_repos	49,895	highsource · 2026-10-15 · 85%

Content

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Faqcontent.faq	5 items	mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 66%

Features

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Capabilitiesfeatures.capabilities	Qa checks, Self hostable, Cldr plural rules, Managed translation services	mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%

Integrations

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Countintegrations.count	1	mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%

Language

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Primarylanguage.primary	JavaScript	highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90%

License

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Spdxlicense.spdx	MIT	highsource · 2026-10-15 · 95%

Pricing

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Free tierpricing.free_tier	Yes	mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%
Modelpricing.model	open_source	mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%
Price levelpricing.price_level	free	mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%
Transparentpricing.transparent	Yes	mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60%

Release

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Cadence daysrelease.cadence_days	3	mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 70%
Historyrelease.history	20 items	mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 70%

Security

Attribute	Value	Evidence
Scorecardsecurity.scorecard	4.7	highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90%
Vulnerabilitiessecurity.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	highsource · 2026-10-15 · 90%

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