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LocaleData vs Loco
Loco is a general translation platform; LocaleData focuses on Rails YAML files and includes a CLI gem.
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
- 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
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.
On DevHunt
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