Pontoon
6.0#29 in localization management softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
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SimpleLocalize
8.6#4 in translation appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Pontoon | SimpleLocalize |
|---|---|---|
| API | Pontoon provides REST API endpoints under /api/v2/, and most endpoints are publicly accessible without authentication. | The REST API provides CRUD operations for translation keys and translations plus import/export endpoints, uses an X-SimpleLocalize-Token API-key header, and is rate-limited. |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | Pontoon supports localization formats including Fluent, Gettext PO, XLIFF, .properties, and DTD. | The service supports more than 30 formats including JSON, YAML, XLIFF, Android XML, iOS Strings, ARB, Java Properties, PHP, PO/POT, CSV, and Excel. |
| Purpose | Pontoon is a web-based translation management system for translating, reviewing, and managing strings for Mozilla products and websites. | SimpleLocalize is a platform for managing software translations and automating localization workflows. |
| Support | The project README directs users to GitHub Discussions for feedback, support, and third-party deployments. | Documented support channels include email, community Discord, FAQs/knowledge base, chat, GitHub issues, YouTube tutorials, and feature requests. |
Pontoon plans
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SimpleLocalize plans
- CommunityFree
- Developer$12 a month
- Team$35 a month
- Business€99 a month
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