Choose Keyglot when
You want the shortest controlled path from hardcoded source text to reviewed code changes, translated content, and an immutable production release.
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Keyglot vs Tolgee
Compare the workflows before you migrate.
An established localization platform with open-source deployment, in-context translation, integrations, tasks, and advanced team workflows.
Public information verified September 12, 2026
Features and allowances vary by plan. Keyglot roadmap items are marked “Coming soon” and are not counted as available today.
Choose Tolgee when
Teams that require self-hosting, in-context translation, mature collaboration, or a large integration catalog.
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Capabilities and commercial model.
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| Capability | Keyglot | Tolgee |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial model | ||
| Permanent Free plan | Yes · 500 keys | Yes · 500 keys |
| Starting paid price | $9.99 / month | €49 / month, billed yearly |
| Primary pricing units | Projects, keys, locales, members, AI | Keys, seats, translation credits |
| Additional capacity | $5 per additional 1M delivery requestsComing soon | Key, seat, and credit add-ons |
| Developer workflow | ||
| Source discovery | CLI and editor source scanning | In-context and integration-led discovery |
| Reviewed source-code rewriting | Previewed rewrite with explicit approval | No equivalent workflow documented |
| CLI and CI | Scan, check, extract, structured CI output | CLI and integration automation |
| Repository and pull-request sync | PlannedComing soon | Integration-dependentPlan dependent |
| Runtime coverage | Web, React, and compatible JavaScript workflows | Web and mobile integrations |
| Translation workflow | ||
| AI translation | Character allowance on paid packs | Translation-credit allowance |
| Human review | Reviewable AI drafts before release | Tasks and review workflowsPlan dependent |
| Glossary and instructions | Managed glossary and project instructions | GlossariesPlan dependent |
| Automated quality checks | AI placeholder safety; broader checks plannedComing soon | Quality checksPlan dependent |
| Delivery and releases | ||
| Hosted and over-the-air delivery | Public and protected translation delivery | Content delivery configurationsPlan dependent |
| Public delivery without a key | Included on every pack | Configuration-dependentPlan dependent |
| Protected delivery | Starter and abovePlan dependent | Configuration-dependentPlan dependent |
| Included delivery volume | 50K to 10M requests by packComing soon | No public request allowance listed |
| Release history and rollback | Immutable versions and independent environment rollback | Activity and delivery historyPlan dependent |
| Collaboration | ||
| Included seats | 1 to 15 by pack; custom on Enterprise | 3 on Free; plan allowance or add-ons |
| Review workflow | Shared editing now; staged workflow plannedComing soon | Tasks, labels, and granular permissionsPlan dependent |
| Tasks, comments, and assignments | PlannedComing soon | Tasks and labelsPlan dependent |
| Granular roles | PlannedComing soon | Granular permissionsPlan dependent |
| Governance | ||
| Branch and release workflows | PlannedComing soon | BranchingPlan dependent |
| Audit history | PlannedComing soon | Activity trackingPlan dependent |
| Single sign-on | PlannedComing soon | Eligible plansPlan dependent |
| Self-hosting | No | Yes |
| Service commitments | Planned for EnterpriseComing soon | EnterprisePlan dependent |
Where Keyglot stands out
- A reviewed workflow that can transform source text into translation calls.
- Lower starting paid price for a focused production workflow.
- Independent development and production releases with immutable artifact URLs.
- Simple character-based AI allowances rather than provider-specific credits.
Where Tolgee stands out
- Self-hosting and an open-source core.
- In-context editing and mature translation collaboration.
- Glossaries, tasks, labels, branching, and granular permissions on eligible plans.
- Broad web, mobile, design, and agent integrations.
Migration outline
Validate first. Switch delivery last.
- 1
Export locale resources in a format that preserves keys, placeholders, and plural variants.
- 2
Map Tolgee projects and namespaces to Keyglot projects and namespaces.
- 3
Preview imports and resolve structural conflicts before applying any change.
- 4
Link the application, verify development delivery, and promote a tested publication.
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