Translation · head to head
Lokalise vs Reverso

Reverso
Translation
Consumer translation, dictionary and grammar tool with a free tier and a Premium subscription around $6.49 to $9.99 a month
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Lokalise there is no free tier; the entry Explorer plan starts at $144 per month; Reverso there is no meaningful volume-priced developer API, so it is not a fit for embedding translation into an application the way Google, Microsoft or Amazon’s APIs are.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Lokalise and Reverso actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Lokalise
Nothing recorded that Reverso does not also cover.
Only in Reverso
- Context search
- Text and document translation
- Grammar and rephrasing checker
- Vocabulary trainer
- Browser extensions
- Offline mobile access
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Lokalise
- Automating multi-product translation workflowsnot Reverso
- Integrating GitHub and GitLab for code localizationnot Reverso
- Translating Figma designs for global audiencesnot Reverso
- Maintaining consistency with translation memorynot Reverso
Reverso
- A language learner wanting real bilingual example sentences alongside a raw translation, not just a single output stringnot Lokalise
- A translator using context search to check idiomatic usage before finalising a phrasenot Lokalise
- A student or writer subscribing to Premium for ad-free use, offline access and a grammar checker in one toolnot Lokalise
- A small business needing occasional document translation within the Pro tier’s 200,000-word annual capnot Lokalise
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Lokalise
- There is no free tier; the entry Explorer plan starts at $144 per month
- Multi-product workflow support requires the $999 per month Advanced plan
- Enterprise security and support features are gated behind a custom quote
Reverso
- There is no meaningful volume-priced developer API, so it is not a fit for embedding translation into an application the way Google, Microsoft or Amazon’s APIs are.
- Document translation is capped by annual word count even on paid tiers, ruling it out for high-volume automated translation workloads.
- It has no on-premises or enterprise-scale deployment option, unlike Systran, so organisations with data residency requirements cannot use it for sensitive content.
- The free tier is ad-supported and limited on document translation, pushing regular users toward Premium fairly quickly.
- Context search quality depends on the size and domain coverage of its bilingual corpus, which can thin out for less common language pairs or highly technical terminology.
Pricing, plan by plan
Lokalise
Free- Explorer$144/month
- Entry-level tier
- Glossaries
- Translation memory
- Growth$375/month
- Enhanced automation
- Custom triggers
- Templates
- Advanced$999/month
- Complex multi-product workflows
- Most popular tier
- Advanced AI capabilities
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Custom SLA
- Specialized security
- Dedicated support
Reverso
Free- FreeFree
- Text translation and context search, ad-supported
- Limited document translation
- Premium$6.49/month
- Billed annually; $9.99 if billed monthly
- Ad-free, 50,000 words/year document translation
- Premium grammar checker, offline mobile access
- Pro$19.99/month
- 200,000 words/year document translation
- Larger file size support (up to 120MB), more formats
Which should you pick?
Choose Reverso if
- You need context search.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome.
- You also want text and document translation.
Questions people ask
- Is Lokalise or Reverso better?
- Neither clearly leads. Lokalise starts at Free and Reverso at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Lokalise or Reverso?
- Lokalise starts at Free and Reverso at Free.
- Does Lokalise or Reverso run on more platforms?
- Lokalise runs on Web. Reverso runs on Web, iOS, Android, Chrome.
- Can I use Lokalise for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Lokalise best used for?
- Lokalise is most often used for automating multi-product translation workflows, integrating github and gitlab for code localization, translating figma designs for global audiences, maintaining consistency with translation memory. Of those, automating multi-product translation workflows and integrating github and gitlab for code localization are not what Reverso is typically brought in for.
- What can Lokalise do that Reverso cannot?
- Reverso covers Context search, Text and document translation, Grammar and rephrasing checker, Vocabulary trainer.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Lokalise: How much does Lokalise cost?
Lokalise offers Explorer plan at $144/month for basic translation features, Growth at $375/month for enhanced automation, and Advanced at $999/month for complex workflows. Enterprise plans require custom quotes. All pricing is for monthly billing with no setup fees.
SourceReverso: Is Reverso a machine translation API for developers?
No, it is a consumer-facing product with no significant developer API business; Google, Microsoft or Amazon are the appropriate choice for embedding translation into an application.
Lokalise: Does Lokalise offer a free trial?
Yes, Lokalise provides a 14-day free trial for all plans with no credit card required, giving full access to evaluate features before committing to a paid subscription.
SourceReverso: What is the context search feature?
It shows real bilingual example sentences from translated documents and subtitles alongside a translation, which is useful for checking natural usage rather than a raw one-line output.
Lokalise: What features does Lokalise's Advanced plan add?
The Advanced plan ($999/month) is designed for teams with complex, multi-product workflows. It includes all Growth features plus advanced AI capabilities, 24/7 support, and a dedicated account manager.
SourceReverso: How much document translation do I get on Premium?
50,000 words a year on Premium; the Pro tier raises that to 200,000 words a year with larger file support.
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