Phrase alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Phrase: expensive for small teams, and several products to learn and configure. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Phrase, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Smartling currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Smartling	Free plan + paid	No	Web	3 of 3	66.5
2	Crowdin	Free plan + paid	No	Web	4 of 4	59.6

1. SmartlingTop pick
Best for: Enterprises that want software, content and human translation services from one vendor
Free plan + paidWeb
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Phrase
A comparable enterprise TMS that also sells human translation services.
Pros
Software platform and human translation from one vendor
Website proxy translation without code changes
Many enterprise connectors
Cons
Main plans are quote-based and enterprise-priced
Complex for small teams
Free entry plan covers only basic document translation
Visit Smartling Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Smartling a good Phrase alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Core, free to start
Checked Oct 25, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
50+ software platforms
Checked Oct 25, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)
Analyst recognition
Leader, Forrester Wave Localization Services Q3 2026
Checked Oct 25, 2026smartling.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Crowdin
Best for: Software and game teams, including open-source projects crowdsourcing translations
Free plan + paidWeb
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Phrase
Lower entry pricing and a free plan for smaller teams.
Pros
Very large catalogue of apps and integrations
Free for open-source and non-profit projects
Good crowdsourcing and volunteer translator tools
Cons
Costs rise with hosted words on big projects
Busy interface with a learning curve
Enterprise features live in a separate product
Visit Crowdin Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Crowdin a good Phrase alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
14 days (Team plan)
Checked Oct 25, 2026crowdin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Enterprise trial
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026crowdin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
700+ apps and integrations
Checked Oct 25, 2026crowdin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Open-source projects
Free
Checked Oct 25, 2026crowdin.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Phrase alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Phrase alternative for most people

Smartling

A comparable enterprise TMS that also sells human translation services.

Best Phrase alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Crowdin

Lower entry pricing and a free plan for smaller teams.

Best Phrase alternative for self-hosting

memoQ

A strong CAT and TMS combination with on-premise deployment.

Best Phrase alternative for Windows

Trados Studio

The desktop CAT standard many translators and agencies already use.

Best Phrase alternative for working in the browser

Lokalise

A simpler product-team focus with monthly plans.

Phrase alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Phrase?

Smartling ranks first right now. A comparable enterprise TMS that also sells human translation services. Lokalise and Crowdin follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Phrase?

Yes. Smartling (free plan + paid) and Crowdin (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Phrase?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Phrase?

The complaints we hear most: expensive for small teams; several products to learn and configure; most plans billed annually.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Phrase, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.