Free, open-source alternatives to Lokalise

Localization platform for product teams. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Lokalise, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.

  1. WeblateBest match

    Web-based translation tool with tight version control integration.

    6.1k starsGPL-3.0Updated 12 October 2026
  2. Tolgee

    Developer & translator friendly web-based localization platform enabling users to translate directly in the app they develop.

    4.1k starsApache-2.0Updated 12 October 2026
  3. Traduora

    Translation management platform for teams.

    2.1k starsAGPL-3.0Updated 5 August 2026
  4. Accent

    Developer-oriented translation tool.

    1.5k starsBSD-3-ClauseUpdated 28 September 2026

Side by side

AppStarsLicenseActivityRuns on
Weblate6,110GPL-3.0Python, Docker, Kubernetes
Tolgee4,125Apache-2.0Docker, Java
Traduora2,134AGPL-3.0Docker, Kubernetes, Node.js
Accent1,494BSD-3-ClauseElixir, Docker

Why replace Lokalise?

Lokalise works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.

Questions

What is the best free alternative to Lokalise?

Weblate is the closest open-source replacement for Lokalise in our list. Tolgee and Traduora are worth a look too, depending on what you need.

Can I self-host an alternative to Lokalise?

Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.