Weblate
Serious Git-based localization with memory, glossaries, screenshots, suggestions and review; the interface means business.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedclidocker to self-host
- Installation
- Hosted Weblate signup or the official Docker Compose deployment
- Operational Setup
- Cloud hosting is free only for qualifying libre projects; the general free route requires Docker, PostgreSQL, Valkey/Redis, domain/TLS, mail, repository credentials, backups, and upgrades.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Translations, users, review state, memory, glossaries, and settings live in PostgreSQL; cloned source repositories and uploaded files live in persistent server volumes, with Valkey/Redis used for queues and caches.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Weblate's Git-first core is strong but its vendor marketplace, enterprise workflow designer, integration catalog, polished hosted onboarding, and support are narrower than Crowdin's.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $478/mo ($5,736/yr) in subscriptions
Weblate FAQ
Common questions
Is Weblate free and open source?+
Weblate is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0+ that runs on local or hosted. Serious Git-based localization with memory, glossaries, screenshots, suggestions and review; the interface means business.
What paid software does Weblate replace?+
Weblate serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Crowdin, Lokalise, Phrase, POEditor, Smartcat, Transifex, saving up to $478/month ($5,736/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Weblate?+
Installation: Hosted Weblate signup or the official Docker Compose deployment. Setup notes: Cloud hosting is free only for qualifying libre projects; the general free route requires Docker, PostgreSQL, Valkey/Redis, domain/TLS, mail, repository credentials, backups, and upgrades.
What is the catch or trade-off with Weblate?+
Weblate's Git-first core is strong but its vendor marketplace, enterprise workflow designer, integration catalog, polished hosted onboarding, and support are narrower than Crowdin's.