A Smarter Alternative to Lokalise for Enterprise Localization
Lokalise handles software localization. Smartcat handles everything — adaptive AI, video and image translation, a built-in linguist marketplace, and unlimited users, all without the add-on fees.
Trusted by enterprises who need more than software localization:
3 Reasons to Choose Smartcat for Content Localization
AI That Learns From Your Team and Gets Better Over Time
Smartcat includes adaptive AI in every subscription — unlike Lokalise's paid add-on, it learns from your edits and improves with use.
Direct Access to Human Reviewers — No Agency Fees, No Onboarding
Unlike Lokalise's agency-dependent model, Smartcat gives you direct access to 500,000+ AI-matched freelance linguists — one contract, payments handled, no overhead.
Built for Global Scale Across Every Content Type
Where Lokalise covers 29 software-focused file types, Smartcat handles 80+ — including scanned documents, AI video dubbing, and subtitles — with unlimited users and no extra cost as your needs expand.
Smartcat Empowers Enterprise Teams to Create Scalable Global Content
How Smartcat Compares to Lokalise for Enterprise Localization
| Adaptive AI translation — learns from edits over time | ✓ Included in subscription | ✗ Static AI; available as paid add-on only |
| File type support | ✓ 80+ types including PDFs, images, video, audio | ~ 29 types; focused on software; no PDFs, images, or audiovisual |
| Video translation with subtitles and AI dubbing | ✓ Automated transcription, subtitles, voiceover | ✗ Not supported |
| Image translation with advanced OCR | ✓ 12 image file types supported | ✗ Not supported |
| Built-in linguist marketplace | ✓ 500,000+ freelancers, AI-matched, no onboarding | ✗ External agency partners only; intermediary fees apply |
| Unlimited users / seats | ✓ No per-seat charges | ✗ Per-seat pricing; costs scale with team size |
| Custom integrations | ✓ Custom builds available | ✗ No custom integration options |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Lokalise and Smartcat?
Lokalise focuses on software localization, covering about 29 software-oriented file types. Smartcat covers the full enterprise content stack — 80+ file types including scanned PDFs, PowerPoints, images, audio, and end-to-end video translation — with adaptive AI included in every subscription and unlimited user seats.
Does Smartcat charge extra for adaptive AI?
No. Adaptive AI is included in every Smartcat subscription. It learns from your team's edits, glossaries, and translation memory, so quality improves continuously with use rather than being a paid add-on.
How does human review work in Smartcat compared to Lokalise?
Instead of an agency-dependent model, Smartcat gives you direct access to 500,000+ AI-matched freelance linguists in the built-in Marketplace — one contract, payments handled on the platform, no agency fees or vendor onboarding.
Can Smartcat handle video and multimedia, not just software strings?
Yes. Smartcat natively handles AI video dubbing, subtitles, images with OCR, audio, and design files alongside software formats — so one platform covers every content type your teams localize.
How many users can I add in Smartcat?
Smartcat offers unlimited user seats at no extra cost, so your whole organization — plus external reviewers — can collaborate without per-seat fees.
Is Smartcat affiliated with Lokalise?
No. Smartcat is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise associated with Lokalise or Lokalise, Inc. Lokalise® is a trademark of its respective owner.
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