Switch from Lokalise: Break free from translation limitations with XTM

Lokalise is fine for managing app strings, but it wasn’t built to handle the full scope of business content. As soon as teams need to translate marketing campaigns, product documentation, or multi-market launches, its limitations become clear.

XTM goes further—supporting every content type, automating complex workflows, and giving you the visibility and control to scale without compromise. It’s the platform that grows with you, not against you.

 
 

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Trusted by teams at over 1,000 of the world’s leading organizations
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The results only XTM can deliver

Whether you’re a localization manager, marketer, or product team, we streamline the entire process—saving time, reducing costs, and boosting quality

125%

increase in translation quality

40%

cost savings on external vendors

90%

faster time-to-market

Why teams switch from Lokalise

Struggles with complex content

Lokalise handles app strings, but falls short on marketing, legal, video, and web content. No visual context means more errors and slower reviews.

No cost control

Lokalise lacks budgeting tools. Teams rely on spreadsheets, with no clear view of spend, suppliers, or performance.

Security limitations

Only standard cloud hosting is available. No private cloud or on-prem options means Lokalise doesn't meet compliance needs for regulated industries.

Missing AI automation

Basic MT is where Lokalise’s AI ends. No quality scoring, automated routing, or context-aware assistance to reduce manual effort.

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“Our app translations worked fine with Lokalise, but marketing brochures became impossible. We couldn't see how text would look in our branded templates. The new platform shows complete visual previews for every file type.”

Marketing director, tech startup

“Lokalise's costs kept rising while our financial tracking remained terrible. We had no idea what each project actually cost until invoices arrived. Now we have real budget control and our translation spending dropped by thirty-five percent.”

Operations manager, retail company

“Compliance requirements made Lokalise unusable for our legal document translations. We needed private hosting and audit trails. The switch gave us enterprise-grade security with the same ease of use.”

Legal team lead, financial services

Feature comparison shows clear differences

Alternative platforms
Lokalise
Capability
Capability
Visual previews
Visual previews
Full context for HTML, InDesign, video, mobile interfaces
Basic Word document preview only
AI integration
AI integration
Quality scoring, compliance checking, workflow automation
Machine translation connections only
Deployment options
Deployment options
Public cloud, private cloud, on-premises installation
Software as a service exclusively
Workflow flexibility
Workflow flexibility
Custom automation with AI triggers and compliance rules
Fixed workflow templates
Financial tools
Financial tools
Purchase orders, budget tracking, supplier scorecards
No financial management features
File support
File support
Seventy plus formats including complex multimedia
Development-focused file types only
Security features
Security features
Custom encryption, private hosting, audit controls
Standard shared infrastructure
Supplier management
Supplier management
Cross-platform access and subcontractor support
No supplier licence sharing
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What users say on G2 about Lokalise

G2 reviews reveal consistent patterns in user dissatisfaction.

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“Great for basic app text, terrible for anything else. Marketing materials are a nightmare.”
Verified enterprise user
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“Zero financial controls. We track everything manually. Budgets are pure guesswork.”
Medium business reviewer
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“Visual previews don't work for complex documents. Translators work blind.”
Large company user, 2024

How better platforms solve Lokalise problems

XTM handles more than just app strings

XTM supports any content type — from marketing assets to legal docs and product guides — with full visual context for every file. Translators see exactly how their work fits into the final format, reducing errors and speeding up reviews.

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Built-in financial control

With XTM, budgeting tools are part of the platform. You get purchase order tracking, real-time spend dashboards, and supplier performance data — all built into your translation workflow.

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Security that adapts to your needs

Whether you need public cloud, private hosting, or full on-prem deployment, XTM gives you options. Built-in encryption, audit trails, and strict access controls help you stay compliant in even the most regulated industries.

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AI throughout the workflow

XTM uses AI to do more than translate. Intelligent Scoring flags low-confidence content, Language Guard ensures compliance, and SmartContext improves fluency — all while automating routing and reviews based on real-time quality data.

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Why growing teams choose XTM

Secure, smart, and predictable: Deploy in the cloud, on-prem, or privately. Automate with AI to save time and improve quality. Track budgets, spend, and suppliers in real time. Scale with clear, transparent pricing.

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Ready to outgrow Lokalise?

XTM gives growing teams the structure Lokalise lacks — with full content support, built-in cost control, and AI that boosts quality at every step.

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Frequently asked questions

How difficult is migrating away from Lokalise?

Switching to XTM is straightforward. Most migrations take four to six weeks and are fully supported by XTM’s onboarding team. We handle data export, workflow setup, and team training to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

Will my development team connections still work?

Yes. XTM integrates with all major dev tools including GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Jenkins. You’ll also gain access to additional integrations with CMS platforms, marketing systems, and enterprise tools that Lokalise doesn’t support.

Can I get better visual context than Lokalise provides?

Absolutely. XTM’s SmartContext gives translators full visual previews of web pages, documents, app UIs, and even video. This reduces ambiguity and cuts down on revision cycles — something Lokalise can’t offer.

What happens to my existing translation memories?

XTM makes it easy to bring your existing assets over. Translation memories and termbases from Lokalise are imported in standard formats, ensuring no loss of data and a smooth continuation of your content quality and tone.

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Push past translation and achieve seamless localization with XTM

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Translation accuracy with SmartContext

Discover how SmartContext blends translation memory, inline tagging, and large language models to deliver high-quality, context-aware AI translations.

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Explore how XTM’s AI features work across real-world translation workflows—from quality checks and SmartContext to agent-led support in Workbench.

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