Alternative
A Tolgee alternative for localizing designs on the canvas.
Tolgee is an open-source localization platform whose Figma plugin previews translations in your designs. Lingolense localizes the design itself, with AI translation, true RTL mirroring, overflow detection and a glossary, in Figma, Pixso and Penpot, with no project to set up.
Updated · By Mihir Vaghani, founder of The Plugins Company
Free to try · 45+ languages · Credits never expire
On-canvas localization, no platform project
Select text or whole frames, pick languages and translate in place. Lingolense mirrors layouts for right-to-left languages, flags strings that no longer fit and keeps brand names untouched, so designers can review every language before handoff.
- Context-aware AI translation (DeepL + AI) into 45+ languages
- True RTL mirroring with script-aware fonts
- Overflow detection and a do-not-translate glossary
- XLIFF / JSON / CSV export and import for developers
Where Tolgee is the better fit
Tolgee is a full localization platform, available open-source and self-hostable, with in-context translation in your app and a Figma plugin tied to the same project. If your team already manages strings there, it keeps design and code in sync.
Lingolense vs Tolgee
| Feature | Lingolense | Tolgee |
|---|---|---|
| Translate designs directly on the canvas | Via project sync | |
| Requires a platform account and project | Yes | |
| True RTL layout mirroring | Not built in | |
| Overflow detection in the design | Preview | |
| Translator and developer workflow | Export only | |
| Pixso & Penpot support |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lingolense a Tolgee alternative?
For design-stage work, yes: it translates and localizes on the canvas with RTL mirroring, overflow detection and a glossary, with no project to set up. If your strings, translators and releases already run through Tolgee, keep it as the source of truth and export from Lingolense into it.
Do I need a Tolgee account to use Lingolense?
No. Lingolense works on its own, with a free plan and no external account.