A Tolgee alternative priced per workspace, not per word
Tolgee is open source, with in-context editing and a free cloud tier of 30,000 hosted words. Hosted words are counted once per language, so adding a language multiplies your usage, and the paid cloud tiers start at €58 a month billed yearly.
Tolgee and LocalizeMe side by side
| Topic | Tolgee | LocalizeMe |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Translate, €58/month billed annually | Pro, €19/month per workspace, excl. VAT |
| What the plan meters | Hosted words, counted per language, and MT credits | Nothing. Keys, strings, words and languages are not counted on any plan |
| Free tier | 30,000 hosted words, 3 seats | 1 project, 3 members, no string limit |
| Self-hosting | Available | Cloud only |
Tolgee figures are from its public pricing page, checked on 15 October 2026. Prices change, so check theirs before deciding.
Why teams switch
- A fifth language costs the same as the first: nothing.
- Monthly billing at €19, no annual commitment needed.
- A CLI that writes every platform's files into the right folders, plus an MCP server for coding agents.
Where Tolgee is the better fit
- Tolgee is open source and can be self-hosted. LocalizeMe is cloud only.
- Tolgee offers in-context editing inside your running web app and included machine translation credits.
Questions
What is a hosted word?
Tolgee counts the words stored in your project, and counts them again for each language. Ten thousand words in five languages uses fifty thousand hosted words.
Can I self-host LocalizeMe?
No. LocalizeMe is a hosted service. If self-hosting is a requirement, Tolgee is the better fit.
Unlimited strings, one flat price
LocalizeMe never counts keys, strings or languages. Try Pro free for 14 days, no card needed.