Abstract
Lokalise
| Feature | Abstract | Lokalise |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $13/mo | From $120/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, agencies, enterprise-design, product-teams | mobile-developers, product-teams, agile-teams, design-teams |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
| Version Control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Over The Air Updates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screenshot Ocr | ✗ | ✓ |
| Figma Plugin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Cli | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quality Assurance | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Abstract Pros
- Version control for design
- Great for teams
- Design reviews
- Branching
✗ Abstract Cons
- Sketch-focused
- Expensive
- Steep learning curve
✓ Lokalise Pros
- Over-the-air translation updates
- Screenshot OCR for context
- Excellent developer experience
- Figma and design tool integration
✗ Lokalise Cons
- Pricing based on word count
- Can get expensive quickly
- Limited free trial
The Verdict
Abstract is built for design teams and agencies, with a focus on version-control and branching. Lokalise targets mobile developers and product teams and leads with over-the-air-updates and screenshot-ocr.
On pricing, Abstract is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $13/mo compared to $120/mo for Lokalise. That $107/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Lokalise edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for design teams, product teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Lokalise has a slight overall edge — but if version control for design matters most to you, Abstract may still be the right call.