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LocaleData vs Loco
Short answer: Pick LocaleData if you want collaborative Rails translation management; pick Loco if you want instant .local domains with auto HTTPS. LocaleData is paid, with a free trial; Loco has a free plan.
Which to pick
Pick LocaleData if you want…
- Collaborative Rails translation management
- Integrations with Ruby on Rails or Google Translation API (on LocaleData's list, not Loco's)
Pick Loco if you want…
- Instant .local domains with auto HTTPS
- General app localization
- A free plan to start with
- Integrations with macOS (on Loco's list, not LocaleData's)
Side by side
- What it is
- LocaleData:LocaleData is a web platform that lets Rails teams import, edit, and export YAML translation files with collaboration and auto-translation.
- Loco:Loco lets macOS developers create instant .local domains with automatic HTTPS and share them globally via public domains.
- Best for
- LocaleData:Collaborative Rails translation management
- Loco:Instant .local domains with auto HTTPS
- Who it’s for
- LocaleData:Ruby on Rails developers and their translators or non-technical teammates
- Loco:macOS developers who need easy local network URLs and secure sharing
- Pricing
- LocaleData:Paid
- Loco:Freemium
- Free plan or trial
- LocaleData:Free trial
- Loco:Free trial
- Works with
- LocaleData:Ruby on Rails, Google Translation API
- Loco:macOS
LocaleData features
- Import/Export YAML. Upload existing Rails locale files and download edited translations in YAML format.
- Team Collaboration. Invite admins, developers, translators with role-based permissions to edit translations.
- Google Auto-Translate. Automatically translate keys into 130+ languages via built-in Google Translation API.
- Bulk Editing. Change paths of multiple translation keys at once with a bulk edit tool.
- Syntax-Safe Editor. Edit translations without YAML syntax errors, supporting plurals, arrays, booleans, etc.
- CLI Integration. Use the LocaleData gem and CLI to sync translations directly into Rails projects.
Loco features
- Zero-config .local domains. Create .local URLs that work on any device on the same Wi-Fi without manual setup.
- Automatic HTTPS. Built-in SSL for both local and public domains, no certificate management needed.
- Global sharing. Expose your localhost to the internet with public getloco.dev domains for demos and webhook testing.
- Cross-device sync. Use unlimited .local domains across multiple macOS devices and keep them synchronized.
- Team domain management. Manage unlimited local and public domains for all team members from a central dashboard.
- Priority support. Teams receive faster onboarding and dedicated support.
LocaleData vs Loco FAQ
What is the difference between LocaleData and Loco?+
Loco is a general translation platform; LocaleData focuses on Rails YAML files and includes a CLI gem.
Should I use LocaleData or Loco?+
Pick LocaleData if you want collaborative Rails translation management or integrations with Ruby on Rails or Google Translation API (on LocaleData's list, not Loco's). Pick Loco if you want instant .local domains with auto HTTPS, general app localization or a free plan to start with.
Is LocaleData or Loco free?+
LocaleData is paid, with a free trial. Loco has a free plan and paid plans.
Do LocaleData and Loco integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: LocaleData lists Ruby on Rails and Google Translation API; Loco lists macOS.
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