Weblate
Open source, repository-connected localization platform from Czech Republic with EU-hosted and self-hosted options
Quick Overview
| Company | Weblate s.r.o. |
|---|---|
| Category | Localization Software |
| Headquarters | Cvikov, Czech Republic |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Czech Republic (EU) |
| Data Location | Hosted Weblate stores and processes customer data and backups in the EU |
| Open Source | GPL-3.0 |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Yes - free self-hosting |
| Main Features | Repository sync, translation memory, glossaries, quality checks, screenshots, review workflow, optional AI and machine translation, unlimited languages, projects and components |
| Pricing | Hosted Weblate from €47/month (10,000 hosted strings) up to €616/month (10,240,000); yearly €470 to €6,160; 14-day free trial; self-hosting free; Libre plan free for public libre projects |
| Best For | Open source projects and companies that want control over where localization runs |
| Replaces | Smartling, Lokalise, Transifex |
Detailed Review
Weblate bills itself as the privacy-respecting, open source localization platform. It connects to your repository, brings new strings to translators and commits translations back with attribution for contributors.
The provider is Weblate s.r.o. (ID 21668027), registered in Cvikov in the Czech Republic and in the commercial register at the Regional Court in Ústí nad Labem. The home page lists projects such as KiCad EDA and Flathub among the users.
Choose where it runs
Hosted Weblate stores and processes customer data and backups in the EU, according to the hosting page, and the same software can be self-hosted for free or with paid support. The vendor notes that integrations you configure can send data elsewhere.
Pricing by hosted strings
Hosted plans count source strings times (target languages plus the source language), with unlimited languages, projects and components on all of them. The pricing page lists €47 per month for 10,000 strings, €70 for 40,000, €114 for 160,000, €193 for 640,000, €342 for 2.5 million and €616 for 10 million, with 20 percent off for annual billing.
Translation with or without AI
Teams can translate fully by hand, add machine translation or LLM suggestions in the editor, or require reviewer approval before anything is committed. Glossaries, translation memory, screenshots and customizable quality checks support consistency.
Limitations to Consider
Hosted pricing rises with languages because every target language multiplies the string count. The product is focused on repository-connected software and community translation, so agency functions such as vendor management are not its emphasis (compare Wordbee or XTM International). Self-hosting requires your own operations capacity, and integrations you configure can send data outside the EU.
Who Should Use Weblate
Software projects and organizations that want an open source platform with an EU-hosted or self-hosted choice.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- GPL-3.0 open source
- Hosted data and backups in the EU
- Transparent euro pricing from €47/month
- Free self-hosting and free Libre plan
- Unlimited languages, projects and components
Cons
- Cost scales with languages via string count
- Not an agency vendor-management tool
- Self-hosting needs operations effort
- Configured integrations can send data elsewhere
Alternatives to Weblate
Other European localization software worth comparing before you decide:
Phrase
Germany · Translation management for products that keep changing continuously
Crowdin
Estonia · Localization platform with 700+ integrations and Git sync
Tolgee
Czech Republic · Open source localization with in-context editing in your app
LingoHub
Austria · Austrian TMS with AI translation grounded in your glossary
See all European localization software or compare them directly against Smartling on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The hosting page states that Hosted Weblate stores and processes customer data and backups in the EU. The provider is Weblate s.r.o. in the Czech Republic.
The software is GPL-3.0 and free to self-host. Hosted plans start at €47 per month, with a 14-day trial and a free Libre plan for public libre projects.
Hosted strings equal source strings multiplied by the number of translation languages plus the source language.