Smartcat vs Lokalise
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Translation and Localization Software Tools (2026). Last verified June 28, 2026.
The short answer
Lokalise ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #8) for SaaS companies and global businesses localizing products, websites, and marketing content. Best for its deep integrations with developer and designer tools, enabling true continuous localization.
At a glance
| Smartcat | Lokalise | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Translation and Localization Software Tools (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Translation and Localization Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 9.4 |
| Best for | Platform with translator marketplace | Agile SaaS & mobile teams |
| Pricing | $$ (Free platform, pay for translators) | $$ ($120 to $1,500+/mo) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | Riga, Latvia |
| Founded | 2016 | 2017 |
Smartcat
A free TMS with a huge built-in marketplace for sourcing and paying translators directly.
www.smartcat.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Translation and Localization Software Tools (2026)
Lokalise
Best for its deep integrations with developer and designer tools, enabling true continuous localization.
lokalise.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Translation and Localization Software Tools (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.