Locize vs. Transifex:Native CDN vs. Legacy Workflows
Transifex is a veteran in the localization space, built for a world of static files and crowdsourcing.
Locize was built for the Modern Web — where translations are infrastructure, not just assets.
Infrastructure vs. Integration
Transifex recently added "Native" features to compete with modern workflows. However, for Locize, live delivery is the core architecture, not an add-on.
history Transifex
- Legacy DNA: Built around manual file uploads and "Project" silos.
- Complex Pricing: Costs scale based on "Words" and "MAU" (Monthly Active Users).
- Framework Lag: Support for modern frameworks like i18next is a secondary plugin.
auto_awesome Locize
- Native Delivery: Built by the creators of i18next to act as a live backend.
- Pure Usage: Only pay for what you actually use. No "MAU" penalties for high traffic.
- Developer-Led: No marketing fluff — just technical utility and global edge delivery.
Avoid the "MAU" Trap
Many legacy platforms, including Transifex, have started charging based on Monthly Active Users (MAU) for their modern delivery SDKs.
This means if your app goes viral, your localization bill spikes — even if your translations didn't change. Locize does not charge per user. We charge for the technical load (downloads and storage), ensuring your costs stay predictable as you grow.