Choosing the right translation app for your Shopify store is crucial for international success. In this comparison, we’ll look at LocaleFlow and Langify - two popular options for multilingual Shopify stores.
Quick Overview
| Feature | LocaleFlow | Langify |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $150/month | $17.50/month |
| Auto-Translation | Included | Add-on: $4.99-$19.90 per package |
| Real Monthly Cost | $150 (flat) | $30-$70+ (with translations) |
| Languages | Unlimited | Up to 20 |
| Auto-Sync | Yes | No |
| Hidden Fees | None | Word package add-ons |
Quick Decision Guide
If your catalog changes frequently and you want hands-off automation, LocaleFlow is your best bet. If you need pixel-perfect manual control with professional translators, Langify might suit you better.
Pricing Comparison
LocaleFlow Pricing
LocaleFlow offers simple, flat pricing at $150/month with everything included:
- AI-powered automatic translations
- Unlimited languages
- Unlimited words
- Auto-sync when content changes
- No hidden fees or add-ons
Langify Pricing (The Real Cost)
Langify’s advertised price of $17.50/month is just the starting point. Here’s what you’ll actually pay:
| Langify Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic plan | $17.50/mo |
| Growth plan | $29.95/mo |
| Auto-translate 10,000 words | +$4.99 |
| Auto-translate 20,000 words | +$8.99 |
| Auto-translate 50,000 words | +$19.90 |
The catch: Auto-translation is NOT included - it’s sold as separate word packages that you buy repeatedly.
For a typical active store, you’re looking at $30-$70+/month once you add the translations you actually need.
Do the Math
A store with 500 products updating weekly could easily burn through 20,000+ words per month. At Langify, that’s $17.50 + $8.99 = $26.49 minimum - and it only goes up from there.
Feature Comparison
Automatic Translation
LocaleFlow includes AI-powered automatic translation. When you add or update content, translations are generated automatically. You can also customize translations with your own term rules and blacklists.
Langify focuses on manual translation by default. Automatic translation requires purchasing word packages, which can add up for stores with frequently changing inventory.
Content Sync
LocaleFlow automatically detects and translates new content as it’s added to your store. Change a product description? The translation updates automatically.
Langify requires manual intervention to update translations when source content changes.
Metafield & Metaobject Support
LocaleFlow offers comprehensive metafield and metaobject translation with field-level control. Choose exactly which fields to translate in each resource type.
Langify has limited metafield support compared to LocaleFlow.
SEO Features
Both apps support essential SEO features:
- Hreflang tags
- Translated URLs
- Meta tag translation
- Image alt text translation
Pros and Cons
LocaleFlow
Pros:
- Flat $150/month - everything included, no surprises
- Automatic content sync when changes occur
- Advanced metafield translation
- Custom term rules and blacklists
- Pricelist support with pretty pricing
- Unlimited languages and words
Cons:
- Newer to the market
- Shopify-only (not a limitation if you’re on Shopify)
Langify
Pros:
- Established since 2014
- Full manual control over translations
- CSV/PO file export for professional translators
- Good for highly curated, static content
Cons:
- Auto-translation costs extra ($4.99-$19.90 per package)
- Real cost is $30-$70+/month for active stores
- No automatic content sync
- Limited to 20 languages
- Limited metafield support
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose LocaleFlow if you:
- Have frequently changing inventory
- Want automatic translation and sync
- Need comprehensive metafield translation
- Prefer predictable, all-inclusive pricing
- Want to set up and forget
Choose Langify if you:
- Prefer 100% manual translation control
- Have a small, curated product catalog
- Work with professional translation services
- Need CSV/PO file export features
- Are in a legally sensitive industry requiring precise translations
Migration from Langify to LocaleFlow
Switching from Langify to LocaleFlow is straightforward:
- Install LocaleFlow from the Shopify App Store
- Configure your target languages
- Let LocaleFlow auto-translate your content
- Review and customize translations
- Uninstall Langify when ready
Your existing translations in Shopify’s translation system are preserved and can be refined in LocaleFlow.
Migration Made Easy
Already using Langify? Don’t worry - switching to LocaleFlow preserves your existing Shopify translations. You won’t lose any work you’ve already done!
Conclusion
Both LocaleFlow and Langify are capable translation apps, but they serve different needs:
- LocaleFlow is ideal for stores wanting automated, hands-off translation with modern features and predictable pricing.
- Langify suits stores requiring manual control and integration with professional translation workflows.
For most Shopify merchants looking to expand internationally with minimal effort, LocaleFlow’s automatic sync and included AI translations make it the more practical choice.
Ready to translate your store? Try LocaleFlow with a free demo - see your actual store content translated.
