Poedit
Desktop translation editor for gettext PO, XLIFF, JSON and other localization files.
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About Poedit
Poedit is a desktop editor for translating software and websites file by file. It started as a gettext (PO) editor and still handles that format best, which makes it a common pick for WordPress, Drupal, Django and Linux projects, but it also opens XLIFF, JSON, Qt and Flutter translation files. You get a two-pane list of source strings and translations, validation checks for things like broken placeholders, and the ability to update a catalog from source code so new strings show up. It can also connect to Crowdin or Localazy projects and translate them from the app. The base app is free and its open-source core is MIT licensed. A paid Pro edition adds pre-translation with machine translation engines, translation memory suggestions, Excel import and export, Twig and Blade template support, and a WordPress mode that can translate themes and plugins directly, even over FTP. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It's a single-user tool rather than a team platform, so larger localization teams usually pair it with, or replace it by, a cloud TMS.
Best for: Developers and translators editing PO files locally, especially for WordPress themes and plugins.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free, MIT-licensed core with a clean desktop editor
- Deep gettext support, including updating catalogs from source code
- Pro edition translates WordPress themes and plugins in place
- Can open Crowdin and Localazy projects directly
Why people leave
- Machine pre-translation and translation memory need the paid Pro edition
- Built for one translator at a time, not team review workflows
- Linux build is distributed as a snap package
Top Poedit alternatives
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POEditor68.8Web-based and built for teams, with collaborative translation of the same PO and JSON files online.
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Weblate64.8Open-source, self-hostable platform that keeps translations in sync with your Git repository.
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Crowdin61.8Cloud localization platform with team workflows, translation memory and many file formats.
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Lokalise59.4Cloud TMS aimed at product teams, with developer integrations and in-context editing.
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Transifex57.5Hosted localization platform for teams that outgrow file-by-file desktop editing.
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Poedit: common questions
Is Poedit free?
Poedit has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Poedit open source?
Yes.
What platforms does Poedit run on?
Poedit is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to Poedit?
The highest-ranked Poedit alternatives right now are POEditor, Weblate and Crowdin. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.