Tolgee

Self-Hosted

Open-source localization platform for developers and translators

Overview

Tolgee is an open-source localization tool designed to streamline collaboration between developers and translators. It offers in-context editing (edit translations directly in your app), auto-translation, and integrations with frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular. Self-hostable via Docker or Kubernetes, it gives full control over translation data, ensuring privacy. Key features include team collaboration tools, API access for automation, support for multiple file formats (JSON, YAML, etc.), and real-time updates—perfect for teams avoiding SaaS lock-in.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  tolgee:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: tolgee
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

In-context translation editing
Framework integrations (React, Vue, Angular)
Self-hostable via Docker/Kubernetes
Team collaboration tools
Auto-translation support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Tolgee hard to install?

Tolgee is easy to install via Docker (single command) or Kubernetes with official helm charts. The setup process is well-documented, including a quick start guide for self-hosting, making it accessible for most dev teams.

? Is it a good alternative to Lokalise?

Yes—Tolgee offers core features like in-context editing and team collaboration similar to Lokalise, but as open-source software, it provides full data ownership and no recurring costs, ideal for privacy-focused teams.

? Is it completely free?

The self-hosted version of Tolgee is 100% free and open-source (MIT license). A cloud version exists with paid tiers, but self-hosting has no costs beyond your server resources.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Software Development - Localization

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (full data control with self-hosting)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Seamless dev-translator workflow
⊕ Supports multiple file formats

Cons

⊖ Requires server setup for self-hosting
⊖ Steeper learning curve for advanced automation
⊖ Fewer third-party SaaS integrations than commercial tools