Localess

Localess is an open-source localization management system (LMS) designed to help teams manage translations for applications and websites in one place. It centralizes translation keys and language files, providing a workflow for adding languages, translating strings, and keeping projects in sync.

Key Features

• Project-based organization for translation content (apps/sites per project)
• Manage languages/locales and translation keys/strings in a unified UI
• Import/export of translation resources for integrating with application codebases
• Web-based interface for translators and developers to collaborate on copy updates
• Designed for self-hosting to keep product copy and localization data under your control

Use Cases

• Maintain UI translations for a SaaS or web app across multiple locales
• Coordinate translators and developers when copy changes frequently
• Centralize and version exportable locale files for multiple products

Limitations and Considerations

• Feature set and integrations may be lighter than mature hosted L10n suites; validate supported file formats and workflow fit before migrating

Localess fits teams that want a straightforward, self-run localization hub rather than relying on third-party translation management services. It is particularly useful when you need a single source of truth for translation strings and repeatable import/export workflows to your repositories.