Weglot is one of the most popular translation solutions on the Shopify App Store. But is it the right choice for your store? Let’s compare Weglot with LocaleFlow to help you decide.
Quick Overview
| Feature | LocaleFlow | Weglot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $150/month flat | €15-€299/month |
| Word Limits | None | Yes - auto-upgrade if exceeded |
| Languages | Unlimited | 1-10 depending on plan |
| 5 Languages Cost | $150/month | €79/month (200K word limit) |
| 10 Languages Cost | $150/month | €299/month |
| Surprise Bills | Never | Yes - auto-upgrades |
Pricing Deep Dive
LocaleFlow Pricing
LocaleFlow offers simple, flat pricing at $150/month with everything included:
- AI-powered automatic translations
- Unlimited languages
- Unlimited words - translate your entire catalog
- Auto-sync when content changes
- Advanced metafield translation
- Custom term rules and blacklists
- Pricelist support with pretty pricing
- No hidden fees, no surprises, ever
Weglot Pricing (Watch for Surprise Bills)
Weglot uses a tiered system based on word count and languages:
| Plan | Price | Languages | Word Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | €15/mo | 1 | 10,000 |
| Business | €29/mo | 3 | 50,000 |
| Pro | €79/mo | 5 | 200,000 |
| Advanced | €299/mo | 10 | 1,000,000 |
The hidden trap: Weglot automatically upgrades your plan when you exceed limits. Growing stores often get surprise bills when traffic or content increases.
Watch Those Word Limits
Weglot’s word-based pricing can surprise you! A typical Shopify store with 500 products easily hits 50,000+ words. Make sure to calculate your actual word count before committing.
Why LocaleFlow Wins for Growing Stores
No Word Limits - Ever
With LocaleFlow, translate as much content as you need without worrying about hitting a ceiling. Add products, update descriptions, expand your catalog - your price stays the same.
With Weglot, exceed your word limit and you’re automatically upgraded to a more expensive tier. No warning, just a higher bill.
Predictable Pricing at Any Scale
| Your Needs | LocaleFlow | Weglot |
|---|---|---|
| 2 languages | $150/month | €29/month (50K limit) |
| 5 languages | $150/month | €79/month (200K limit) |
| 10 languages | $150/month | €299/month |
| Growing store | $150/month | Keeps increasing |
LocaleFlow’s flat pricing means your costs stay predictable as you grow. Weglot’s tiered model means success = higher bills.
Automatic Content Sync
Add a product at 2am? LocaleFlow automatically translates it. Update a description? Translations sync instantly. Your store stays current across all languages without manual intervention.
Advanced Metafield Translation
LocaleFlow gives you field-level control over metafields and metaobjects. Choose exactly which fields to translate, which to skip, and how to handle each one. Perfect for complex product data and custom storefronts.
LocaleFlow Features That Matter
Translation Excellence
- AI-powered translations - Context-aware, natural-sounding results
- Custom term rules - Never translate your brand name, define custom terms per language
- Blacklists - Control exactly what gets translated and what doesn’t
Shopify-Native
- Deep Shopify Markets integration - Works seamlessly with Shopify’s localization
- Metafield mastery - Field-level control for complex product data
- Pricelist support - Pretty pricing with intelligent rounding
Set and Forget
- Automatic sync - Content changes trigger instant re-translation
- No maintenance - Once configured, it just works
- Flat pricing - No surprises, no monitoring usage
Real Cost Comparison
For a growing store expanding to 5 languages:
| Scenario | LocaleFlow | Weglot |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (50K words) | $1,800 | €948 (Pro) |
| Year 2 (100K words) | $1,800 | €948-€3,588* |
| Year 3 (200K+ words) | $1,800 | €3,588+ (Advanced) |
*Weglot auto-upgrades when you exceed word limits
The bottom line: Weglot might look cheaper initially, but LocaleFlow’s flat pricing becomes the smarter choice as your store grows. No monitoring usage, no surprise upgrades, no escalating costs.
Why Merchants Switch to LocaleFlow
From Weglot Users We Hear:
- “I was tired of watching my word count every month”
- “The auto-upgrade caught me off guard twice”
- “LocaleFlow’s flat pricing lets me focus on selling, not monitoring”
LocaleFlow Advantages
- Predictable budgeting - Same price whether you have 1,000 or 100,000 words
- No usage anxiety - Add content freely without checking limits
- Growth-friendly - Your success doesn’t mean higher bills
- Automatic sync - Content updates happen without manual work
- Metafield control - Handle complex product data with precision
Who Should Choose LocaleFlow?
LocaleFlow is the right choice if you:
- Want predictable, flat pricing that never increases
- Have a growing product catalog
- Need 3+ languages (or plan to expand)
- Prefer set-and-forget automation
- Want advanced metafield translation
- Value custom term rules and blacklists
- Are focused on Shopify
When Weglot Might Work
Weglot could be sufficient if you:
- Only need 1 language with a very small catalog
- Have static content that rarely changes
- Don’t mind monitoring word limits
- Are comfortable with potential auto-upgrades
Migrating from Weglot to LocaleFlow
Switching is simple:
- Install LocaleFlow from the Shopify App Store
- Configure your languages and translation preferences
- Run initial translation sync
- Review translations and customize as needed
- Remove Weglot when satisfied
Try Before You Commit
Not sure which one’s right for you? LocaleFlow’s free demo translates your actual store content - so you can see real results before paying anything.
Conclusion
For Shopify stores serious about international expansion, LocaleFlow is the smarter long-term choice:
- Flat $150/month - no word limits, no language limits, no surprises
- Automatic sync - content changes translate instantly
- Advanced features - metafield control, custom terms, blacklists
- Predictable growth - your costs stay flat as your store scales
While Weglot’s entry price looks attractive, the word limits and auto-upgrades mean growing stores often end up paying more - and dealing with usage anxiety along the way.
Choose LocaleFlow for peace of mind and predictable costs.
Try LocaleFlow with a free demo - see your actual store content translated.
