Head to head
Amazon Translate vs Lokalise
As a translation API, Amazon Translate rates higher on the APIbenchmarks Index, 85.9 to 69.3, a 16.6-point gap. Here is how they compare on each criterion.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Amazon Translate | Lokalise |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation & DX | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Ecosystem & SDKs | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| APIbenchmarks Index | 85.9 | 69.3 |
Specifications
| Amazon Translate | Lokalise | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | MT inside the AWS stack | TMS / localization platform |
| Free tier | 2M chars/mo for 12 months | No |
| Pricing | Per million chars | Seat + plan tier |
| Official SDKs | 12 languages | 11 languages |
Is Amazon Translate better than Lokalise?
On the APIbenchmarks Index, Amazon Translate rates higher (85.9 vs 69.3). It leads on the four weighted criteria, but price is reported separately, so the best choice still depends on your budget.