Comparison
i1n vs Lokalise
Lokalise is a traditional TMS built for translators, not developers. No CLI, no type generation, no AI agent support.
Lokalise starts at $120/mo — i1n starts at $0/mo
Feature Lokalise i1n
Starting price $120/mo $0/mo (free tier)
CLI tool Limited (upload/download) Full push/pull/translate
AI translation Machine translation add-on Built-in, brand voice aware
Type generation No Auto-generated i1n.d.ts
AI agent rules No Cursor, Claude, Windsurf
Variable masking Manual placeholders Automatic detection & masking
Git workflow Branch-based (premium) Native — files live in repo
Free tier No 600 keys, 2 languages
Why teams switch from Lokalise to i1n
6x cheaper
i1n Pro is $19/mo. Lokalise starts at $120/mo for comparable features. Same output, fraction of the cost.
CLI-first, not UI-first
i1n is built for developers who live in the terminal. Push, translate, pull — without opening a browser.
Type-safe definitions
i1n auto-generates TypeScript definitions. Lokalise generates JSON files — type safety is your problem.
AI agent support
i1n generates context rules for Cursor, Claude Code, and Windsurf. Lokalise has no agent integration.
Ready to switch?
Migrate from Lokalise in under 5 minutes. Free Starter plan included.