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Crowdin vs XTM Cloud

Crowdin logo

Crowdin

Translation

Simple, transparent pricing. Start free and scale as you grow.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
XTM Cloud logo

XTM Cloud

Translation

Enterprise translation management from XTM International, now the centre of a private-equity backed roll-up that also owns Transifex

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Crowdin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Crowdin pricing based on hosted words (words × target languages) makes per-unit costs variable; XTM Cloud no pricing is published for any product in the range, and unlike most quoted vendors XTM does not even disclose the unit of measure, so a buyer cannot tell whether to forecast seats, words or projects before the first sales call.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crowdin and XTM Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Crowdin and XTM Cloud differ
AttributeCrowdinXTM Cloud
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, API

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Translation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Crowdin

Nothing recorded that XTM Cloud does not also cover.

Only in XTM Cloud

  • Workflow engine
  • Translation memory and terminology
  • Browser CAT editor
  • Connector marketplace
  • XTM Rigi
  • XTRF business management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Crowdin

  • Software localization and translation managementnot XTM Cloud
  • Multi-language content distribution via CDNnot XTM Cloud
  • Open source project localizationnot XTM Cloud
  • Professional translation service integrationnot XTM Cloud
  • Machine translation and AI content generationnot XTM Cloud

XTM Cloud

  • A large enterprise localisation programme that needs deep workflow configuration and wide file format coverage more than it needs a quick startnot Crowdin
  • A language service provider that wants the translation platform and the business management system from one suppliernot Crowdin
  • Software localisation where translators need to see strings inside the running interface rather than in a resource filenot Crowdin
  • Organisations already inside the XTM portfolio through Transifex, Rigi or XTRF that want to consolidate onto one vendornot Crowdin

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Crowdin

  • Pricing based on hosted words (words × target languages) makes per-unit costs variable
  • Individual plan pricing not published; requires contacting sales
  • 14-day trial limited to Team plan only; enterprise trial is 30 days
  • Annual billing only available for enterprise plans

XTM Cloud

  • No pricing is published for any product in the range, and unlike most quoted vendors XTM does not even disclose the unit of measure, so a buyer cannot tell whether to forecast seats, words or projects before the first sales call.
  • XTM and Transifex are now the same company, so a shortlist containing both is not the competitive comparison it appears to be and the pricing pressure a buyer expects from playing them against each other does not exist.
  • The acquisition run of Rigi, Locale, Transifex and TXTOmedia between 2023 and 2025 has created overlapping capability, and which product line receives sustained investment is a question the vendor has not answered publicly.
  • Private-equity ownership since 2021 tends to show up at renewal rather than at signature, so the first-year price is a poor guide to the three-year cost and multi-year terms are worth negotiating up front.
  • Leadership has turned over repeatedly, with the chief executive appointed in January 2023 resigning in October 2025 and three directors leaving in March 2023, which is a poor signal for roadmap continuity on a multi-year platform commitment.

Pricing, plan by plan

Crowdin

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • CDN: up to 1M requests and 10GB data transfer
    • 14-day free trial of Team plan available
    • Open source program: free license for non-profits

XTM Cloud

On request
  • XTM Platform$undefined/year
    • No price published and no pricing unit disclosed
    • Custom pricing built around organisation, scale and localisation complexity
    • Quoted after a call with the vendor sales team
  • XTM TMS$undefined/year
    • No price published
    • Vendor describes it as flexible pricing based on users, workflows and localisation needs
    • Implies a per-user axis but the unit is not confirmed anywhere public
  • XTM XTRF$undefined/year
    • No price published
    • Business management system aimed at language service providers
    • Priced against project, vendor and financial management requirements

Which should you pick?

Choose Crowdin if

  • You want to start without paying.
Crowdin review

Choose XTM Cloud if

  • You need workflow engine.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want translation memory and terminology.
XTM Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Crowdin or XTM Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Crowdin starts at Free and XTM Cloud at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crowdin or XTM Cloud?
Crowdin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Crowdin and On request for XTM Cloud.
Does Crowdin or XTM Cloud run on more platforms?
Crowdin runs on Web. XTM Cloud runs on Web, API.
Can I use Crowdin for free?
Yes. Crowdin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. XTM Cloud starts at On request.
What is Crowdin best used for?
Crowdin is most often used for software localization and translation management, multi-language content distribution via cdn, open source project localization, professional translation service integration. Of those, software localization and translation management and multi-language content distribution via cdn are not what XTM Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Crowdin do that XTM Cloud cannot?
XTM Cloud covers Workflow engine, Translation memory and terminology, Browser CAT editor, Connector marketplace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Crowdin: Does Crowdin offer a free version?

Yes, Crowdin provides a free tier with up to 1M CDN requests and 10GB data transfer per month. 14-day free trial available for Team plan after registration.

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XTM Cloud: What does XTM Cloud cost?

The vendor publishes no prices and no pricing unit. Every product line on the pricing page routes to a sales conversation, so budgeting requires a scoping exercise before any comparison is possible.

Crowdin: How is Crowdin pricing calculated?

Crowdin pricing is based on hosted words, calculated as number of words times number of target languages. Example: 500 words in 10 languages equals 5,000 hosted words.

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XTM Cloud: Who owns XTM?

K1 Investment Management, an American investment firm, through XTM Holdings, Inc. The founders ceased to hold controlling stakes in January 2021. XTRF is a sister portfolio company acquired separately in 2021.

Crowdin: What trial options does Crowdin offer?

Crowdin provides a 14-day free trial of the Team plan and a 30-day free trial for enterprise plans. Open source and academic licenses are also available.

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XTM Cloud: Is Transifex the same company now?

Yes. XTM acquired Transifex in January 2025. They remain separate products with separate pricing pages, but they share an owner.

Crowdin: Does Crowdin offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, Crowdin offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if canceling within 30 days of signup. Unlimited translators and proofreaders are included on all paid plans.

Source
XTM Cloud: Has the website moved?

Yes. xtm.cloud and xtm-intl.com now redirect to xtm.ai, and the documentation sits at help.xtm.ai.

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