Locize vs. Crowdin:Live Infrastructure vs. File Management
Crowdin is a robust project management tool for files.
But in a modern CI/CD world, files are the bottleneck. Locize replaces manual syncs with a live, global infrastructure built for the speed of modern development.
Native CI/CD vs. Manual Sync
Crowdin requires you to manage the "sync" between your code and their platform. Locize removes the middleman.
- File-Centric: You upload files, wait for translation, and download them back.
- Sync Friction: Requires CLI scripts or GitHub Actions to pull translations into your repo.
- Deployment Lag: Translations are only updated when you redeploy your application.
- Backend-Centric: Locize acts as a live translation API/Backend for your app.
- Zero-Sync: New translations are published to the Locize CDN instantly.
- Hot-Reloading: Fix a typo in the Locize UI and see it live in your app without a code change.
Pricing: Complexity vs. Utility
Crowdin uses a complex mix of hosted strings and Monthly Active Users (MAU) to determine your price.
At Locize, we believe you shouldn't be penalized for your app's success. We offer both simple usage-based and fixed plans—choose what fits your needs. If you have a million users but they only download translations once a month, you don't pay "Enterprise MAU" rates. You pay for the actual data served, or you can opt for a predictable monthly cost with a fixed plan.
Prefer predictable costs? Locize also offers fixed monthly plans for teams who want cost certainty.