Enterprise translation management for large SaaS: Speed, scale & cost efficiency

If you are running a large SaaS platform, your localization workflow is probably under pressure with dozens of locales, multiple product surfaces, daily deployments and tight budgets.

SimpleLocalize gives you an enterprise-ready translation management system designed for speed, scalability, and cost efficiency, without the complexity of legacy TMS tools. With CDN delivery, API/CLI automation, AI-assisted translation, and built-in quality checks, you can ship multilingual updates faster, reduce errors, and spend less.

The localization problem for big SaaS

Scaling a SaaS product to global markets means dealing with complex localization challenges:

• Scale & velocity: Hundreds of thousands of strings, dozens of locales, constant deploys.
• Cross-team complexity: Product managers, engineers, designers, and vendors need shared workflows.
• Speed: Rapid feature releases and constant updates require fast translation cycles.
• Quality & compliance risks: Placeholders, RTL support, audit logs, non-negotiable at scale.
• Cost control: Seat-based fees, repeated translations, and bloated processes.

Legacy “enterprise” TMS platforms promise solutions but often add slow onboarding and high costs. They require complex setups, charge per seat, and lack the flexibility needed for modern SaaS workflows.

How SimpleLocalize works for enterprise SaaS

SimpleLocalize is a developer-friendly TMS that plugs straight into your CI/CD and publishes translations instantly via a global CDN. It is designed to be easy to use for non-technical team members, with a clean UI and powerful features that make managing translations a breeze.

What you get with SimpleLocalize:

• CDN-hosted translations with instant publish & rollback.
• API & CLI-first automation for push/pull in pipelines.
• Team workflows with roles, approvals, and comments.
• Wide format support: JSON, YAML, CSV/Excel, iOS .strings, Android XML, PO, and more.
• Flexible integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and more.
• Cost-effective pricing with no surprise fees or per-seat costs.
• AI-assist + human review to balance speed and accuracy.

See below how SimpleLocalize addresses the key challenges of large SaaS localization.

Scalability & performance

SimpleLocalize is built to handle large-scale localization needs with ease. Our CDN ensures that translations are delivered quickly and reliably, no matter how many locales, translation keys or strings you manage.

It can handle:

• Milions of strings across hundreds of languages and customers without performance issues.
• Multiple projects and surfaces, all managed from a single dashboard.
• Instant updates and rollbacks so translations go live immediately without waiting for rebuilds.
• Real-time updates for dynamic content, ensuring your users always see the latest translations.
• Integrations with multiple products, microservices and platforms, allowing you to manage translations across your entire ecosystem.

SimpleLocalize's architecture is designed for high availability and performance to ensure that your translations are always accessible and up-to-date.

Continuous localization & automation

SimpleLocalize supports continuous localization, allowing you to push new strings and pull translations in real-time. This means you can update your application with the latest translations without waiting for a full release cycle.

For continuous localization, with SimpleLocalize you can:

• Detect and import new or changed strings automatically.
• Publish to CDN in seconds; apps fetch the latest at runtime.
• Safely A/B test translations by environment or namespace.
• Rollback translations instantly if issues arise.
• Automate workflows with webhooks and event triggers.

CI/CD-native integration

Ship localization the same way you ship code. SimpleLocalize integrates with your CI/CD pipelines, allowing you to automate the localization process as part of your development workflow. This means you can push new strings, pull translations, and deploy updates without manual intervention.

# Upload new/changed source strings
simplelocalize upload --uploadPath source.json --languageKey en

# Machine-translate new keys (then route for review)
simplelocalize auto-translate

# Download approved translations for the build
simplelocalize download --downloadPath messages_{lang}.json

# Commit translations to your repo
git add .
git commit -m "Add translations for new feature"
git push

# Or publish directly to CDN
simplelocalize publish --environment _production

SimpleLocalize's with developer and API-first approach means you can integrate localization into your existing workflows without disruption. Some popular integrations include:

• GitHub & GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI
• Bitbucket Pipelines
• IDE plugins for VS Code and IntelliJ
• Figma for design teams

For localization workflow examples, check out our blogn on AI-powered localization workflows.

Collaboration across teams

Collaboration is key to successful localization, especially in large organizations with multiple teams involved. SimpleLocalize provides a range of features to facilitate collaboration:

• Invite internal teams and vendors with role-based access.
• Granular permissions for access, editing, reviewing, and publishing.
• Language-scoped permissions for contractors; keep strategic locales internal.
• Commenting and screenshot linking for context.
• Workflow automation for reviews, approvals, and QA.

Quality & consistency

SimpleLocalize helps you maintain high-quality translations across your products. Our platform includes features to ensure consistency and accuracy:

• Translation Memory to maintain consistency across products and marketing.
• Machine translation (MT) + human review workflows for speed and quality balance.
• Translation length limits prevent runtime errors.

Security & compliance

Security is a top priority for large SaaS companies, and SimpleLocalize is designed with this in mind:

• Enterprise-grade security with SSO, SAML included.
• Role-based access control to restrict sensitive locales.
• Audit logs for tracking changes and approvals.
• Data encryption in transit and at rest.
• GDPR-compliant data handling and storage.
• Organization projects and environment separation (dev/stage/prod).

Analytics & insights

SimpleLocalize provides analytics and insights to help you understand the impact of your localization efforts:

• Translation progress tracking by language, project and team.
• Time spent on translations and details of translation changes.
• General statistics on translation quality, including MT vs human review.

In case you need more advanced analytics, contact us to discuss custom solutions.

Support for complex SaaS needs

SimpleLocalize is designed to handle the unique challenges of large SaaS companies:

• Multi-product support: All your translation projects in one place.
• Multi-environment workflows: Separate dev, stage, and prod environments.
• In-context editing: Edit translations directly in your application for better context and accuracy.
• Customer-specific translations: Customize translations per client or segment.
• Tags and namespaces: Organize keys via tags or namespaces for better management.
• A/B testing: Test different translations and measure their impact on conversion or engagement.
• Custom workflows: Set up custom workflows to match your existing processes, including review cycles, approvals, and notifications.
• Multi-format support: Import/export translation files to JSON, YAML, CSV, Excel, Android XML, iOS strings, and more.

Real cost advantages (without compromise)

Predictable pricing matters at scale. With SimpleLocalize you can:

• Avoid per-seat surprises. Bring reviewers, PMs, and engineers into the process freely.
• Pay only for what you use, with no hidden fees or unexpected costs.
• Customize your plan with extra translation keys or MT credits as needed.
• Use MT + human review for the right content types to cut costs and time.
• Publish via CDN to eliminate “copy-only” rebuilds and hotfix releases.
• Reduce total spend by automating repetitive tasks and minimizing manual effort.

Check out our pricing page for details and the Business plan features. For custom needs, we offer tailored solutions for large enterprises.

Migration made easy

Switching to SimpleLocalize is straightforward, with tools to help you migrate your existing translations:

• Import existing translations from your repo or current TMS (JSON/YAML/CSV).
• Use our CLI/API to push existing translations into SimpleLocalize.
• Import your translation memory to maintain consistency (contact us).
• Integrate upload/download/publish into CI; set per-environment tokens.
• Add users and set up roles to match your existing workflows.
• Set up translation automations and webhooks to match your current processes.
• Cut over to CDN fetch; monitor and roll back if needed.

We are here to help with any migration challenges and can provide support during the transition.

FAQs for enterprise buyers

Can we host translations ourselves?

Yes. You can bundle files at build time and/or use CDN hosting for instant updates. Many teams combine both.

How do we control who sees what?

Projects, roles, and language-scoped permissions keep access tight. Separate dev/stage/prod and rotate tokens per environment.

What about SSO and data residency?

Available in our Business plan. Tell us your requirements, SOC reports, SSO/SAML, and regional hosting options can be aligned to your policies.

How does SimpleLocalize handle large volumes of strings?

SimpleLocalize is designed to handle millions of strings efficiently. Our CDN ensures fast delivery, and our API and CLI allow you to automate the localization process, making it easy to manage large volumes of strings across multiple locales.

Can we use our own translation vendors?

Yes, you can invite your own translation vendors to collaborate on projects. SimpleLocalize supports role-based access control, allowing you to manage who can edit, review, and publish translations.

Can we use our own API keys for machine translation?

Yes, you can use your own API keys for machine translation services. SimpleLocalize supports integration with DeepL, Google Translate and OpenAI for machine translation, allowing you to choose the service that best fits your needs.

Get started with SimpleLocalize

As an alternative to TMS platforms like Phrase, Lokalise or Crowdin, SimpleLocalize is built for modern SaaS teams that need speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

If you are looking for a translation management system that can scale with your needs, provide enterprise-grade features, and help you ship multilingual products faster, sign up for a free trial today.

Need more time to evaluate? Contact us to request an extended free trial of the Business plan or discuss custom enterprise solutions tailored to your needs.