You have high aspirations for your eCommerce store and want to take things a step further. Localizing your Shopify store to reach a wider audience and take your store to the global stage is definitely one way to do that.
While having multi-language support for your store is no doubt a great idea, it can be challenging finding the right way to properly translate your inventory. So without further ado, here are our top 10 Shopify language and translation apps to help you get the job done.
There are all kinds of Shopify multilingual apps with a host of features ranging from free to paid monthly subscriptions. Depending on the vision you have for your store, you’ll find some fit the bill better than others.
Here are the 7 best Shopify translation and localization apps to consider.
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Langify is considered to be one of the best translation apps in the Shopify app market. It allows Shopify store owners to translate their stores into multiple languages and includes convenient features such as the customizable language switcher that customers can use to switch to their native languages.
Users can expect high-quality translations for both right-to-left and left-to-right languages, as well as setup page redirects to the right language and display prices in local currencies.
Langify is not free and starts at $17.50/month but does offer a 7-day free trial. Its key features are:
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Transcy is hailed as one of the best Shopify localization apps with many powerful features. It can automatically translate pages within minutes and has a user interface that’s simple and easy to navigate. The app can be easily set up and includes unlimited editing and real-time currency conversion based on current exchange rates.
Transcy is free to use but does include paid options with more advanced features starting at $9.90/month and up. Its key features are:
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LangShop is another easy-to-use app that offers multilingual support and currency conversion. From product pages to checkout to third-party apps in your store, LangShop can automatically translate them all into a majority of international languages. The app comes with an in-built glossary and the option for both human and AI editing.
There is a free version available for one language and 50 product translations along with a few other basic features. The more advanced options start at $10/month and include additional features. The key highlights of LangShop are:
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Established as a French SaaS tech startup in 2016, Weglot is a multiplatform translation app. It can be seamlessly integrated with your Shopify store and offers automatic translation to more than a hundred languages. Weglot also automatically indexes translated pages and follows SEO best practices for your store.
The free version allows for up to 2000 words of one language only to be translated. Their starter plan starts at $15/month but options get pricer for more words and language support. Unfortunately, even with their pro plan, there is no unlimited language support or unlimited word translation. Weglot’s key highlights are:
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Bablic is a powerful multilingual translation tool that is cost-effective and easy to manage for all sizes of Shopify stores. It has an intuitive interface and visual editor that shows page previews before fully translating. Language switching is simple and done through a widget on your Shopify store. Bablic also includes a feature that keeps pages translated for repeat customers instead of them having to again switch manually.
Bablic offers a 14-day free trial and is priced at $19/month for their full package. Its key highlights are:
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Translation Lab (also known as T Lab) is an AI-powered translation app that can automatically translate stores to over 150 different languages. It’s a powerful app that works natively with the Shopify multi-language feature and uses Google’s Neural Machine Translation engine for translations. Similar to its extensive list of languages, T Lab can perform bulk translations for all aspects of your Shopify store, such as checkouts, SMS notifications, emails, blogs, and meta fields.
T Lab is free to install and includes unlimited manual translations along with 2000 free words for AI translation. Paid packages start at $9.99/month and unlock a far wider range of features. The key highlights of T Lab are:
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While a somewhat basic app that uses Google Translate and Bing’s automatic translations to translate pages, G | Translate is still a powerful app that comes with many great features for free. Users can translate an unlimited number of words with all language support. The free plan also includes full live chat support.
Paid plans start at $9.99/month and include important features such as automated SEO, editing options, and Neural translation. The app’s key highlights are:
So which of the above apps do you think is the best for your business? When making a decision, be sure to consider what you would like to achieve with multilingual support for your store. Do your product images need to be translated? Then perhaps Translation Lab might be a good option. Are you looking for the best possible translation ever? Consider using Bablic where you can use the help of real professional translators alongside their AI tool. You can’t go wrong with any of the above apps as they’re all great options to choose from.
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Build multi-languages stores with New Native Translation API
Free plan available. Additional charges may apply.
Learn MoreWith the addition of translated content, there have been several changes made to the Liquid templating language.
Liquid-generated routes include the locale. For example, {{ routes.cart_url }} returns /cart on shop.com and /fr/cart on shop.com/fr.
“Open up your door and greet the customers from all over the world with their own native languages'' is not an unsolved story anymore with Shopify! Our Native Translate App is here to help you manage your multi-language store. Unlike other translation apps, Native Translate is based on Shopify's new native translation support. With the addition of translated content, there have been several changes made to the Liquid templating language on your Shopify themes to make it work.
Native Translate works independently based on Shopify’s new multi-language feature so that it will not cause any operational problems to your store.
By adding multi-languages to reach new markets and make your store become a worldwide brand will open more chances for your business growth.
Friendly but also professional app interface is comfortable to use even with unskilled users.
Allow users to translate content from all 14 available resources.
Translate Store into Multi Language. Currency Converter by Geo
Free plan available. 14-day free trial.
Learn MoreTranscy was born to automate translating your Shopify store content into multi-languages, display price in visitor's currency. By showing visitors that you value their culture and region is a very effective way to increase satisfaction and conversion rates.
Read how Transcy helps merchants globalize their business
All you need is a few clicks to finish the store translation
Not in imagining only, images now can vary depending on the language
You can work all day on Shopify admin to add the new products, change the content & Transcy will auto-update your translation to the newest version
Product price, shipping fee, tax, tip... any type of price can be converted to visitors' currency to maximize conversion
Visitors are automatically taken to the familiar language & doubly currency converter without any action
Transcy provides an eye-catching switcher for switching language & currency without any effect on site speed
Multi Language Translation & Multi Currency - Sell Globally
Free plan available. Additional charges may apply.
Learn MoreWorks natively with Shopify's multi-language feature or otherwise known as Store Languages. This means that you can add multiple languages to your store seamlessly and no additional code is added to your theme, and there is no external backend that can crash or slow down your store.
Manually translate every resource into multiple languages - products, collections, blogs, pages, emails & SMS, meta fields, shops, shop policy, links, product variants, etc.
Translate your checkout with Translation Lab - translating your checkout was not possible before the Shopify Store Languages was released. Now you can do so with Translation Lab because it works on top of the Shopify Store Languages.
Translate your whole store in any language automatically using Google Neural Machine Translations.
Detect the preferred language of your store visitor and load your store in the most appropriate language.
Place a customizable language switcher in your store with flags or language names. The app also integrates with the theme editor so that you can easily customize the language switcher.
Sell in 160+ currencies and offer an engaging shopping experience by displaying prices in the shoppers' native currency.
Translate product options in bulk; e.g. translate “Color: Red” for all product variants.
Import/export product translations in CSV format by SKU, ID, Text Value or use the standard Shopify export schema.
Changing the store default language is complicated because the default content of your store is separate from your translations. But with Translation Lab, you can do so with the click of a button.
Migrate your theme translations from one theme to another.
Translate only actual text to maximize your AI word credits.
Search engines will index your store in every additional language. The app will create unique URLs for each translated page in your store. Meta tags are translated, and hreflang tags are generated automatically. If you have the Shopify International Domains enabled, you can also map your languages to specific domains.
Our support team will see you through the translation process and ensure that your store is multilingual.
Multi Language & Multi Currency switcher, Translate store
Free plan available. 7-day free trial.
Learn MoreCan your store be available in multiple languages and multiple currencies? You may have missed a lot of potential orders if the answer is "NO!".
You can edit your translation with CSV export file.
Etranslate allows to auto-switch language and currency based on visitors' geolocation. Let customers shop seamlessly.
Both Manual and automatic translation support multiple languages, including German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Chinese, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, and Russian. etc.
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You can add up to 20 Shopify languages to help with global marketing.
The app manages well-organized content details in your store. Convert languages and currency for checkout. Shopify payment supported.
24/7 live chat support (Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, 中文, etc.)
Feel free to tell us any of your questions. We are always ready to try our best to help you.!
Translate store into multiple languages.
Price: Free
Learn MoreLangwill was born to automate translating your Shopify store into multi-languages. Showing visitors that you value their culture and region is a very effective way to increase conversion rates.
Integrated multiple leading provider's neural translation APIs, Langwill can help you can get an instantly translated store in 1 minute.
Translate your store into multiple languages.
Free plan available. 10-day free trial.
Learn MoreWith Weglot, you can have an instantly translated store in under 5 minutes. Manage your translations easily with a first layer of machine translation for speed and automation, then use Weglot’s post-editing features to control the quality of your translations or order professional translations.
Weglot translates all your store content including checkout, email notifications and dynamic contents (pop-ups, reviews, 3rd party apps, …).
Your store is automatically indexed on Search Engines and SEO optimized to accelerate your customer acquisition.
Translate and adapt your store content for every market
Price: Free
Learn MoreThere’s a whole world of customers out there, and to convert them, your store has to speak the right language.
Translate & Adapt is the easiest—and most seamless—way to add languages and manage custom content for your Shopify store. A side-by-side editor lets you add, edit, and review translations right next to your original content to ensure accuracy. Up to 2 languages can be auto-translated completely free, in addition to your own manual translations.
The power of localized content also doesn’t end at translation. Use the editor to customize and adapt content between markets with the same language to apply seasonal, cultural, and regional nuance to your store.
This app works harmoniously with the features in Shopify Markets, so you can create a localized experience for every market you sell to. Improve customer experience, store traffic, and conversion rates with Translate & Adapt, the only translation and custom content tool built by Shopify.
* Automatic translations are powered by Google Translate (cloud.google.com/translate).
** Excludes content from third-party apps.
Translate your shop and 3rd party apps with Google Translate.
Free plan available. 15-day free trial.
Learn MoreG | translate app uses Google Translate automatic translation service to translate your Shopify store and make it multilingual within minutes. With 103 available languages your site will be available globally upon installation.
Unlike other translation apps we can translate most of the 3rd party apps on your shop with our translation proxy technology, we can also translate page URLs which is great for SEO. We do not limit the number of languages or translations in our free version and we do not bombard you with marketing emails asking to upgrade. Absolutely no pressure!
G | translate is a language translation services provider since 2008. It moves away the language barriers and helps to increase the conversion rate.
Please use our Live chat for your questions and support requests! We will help to configure the language selector appearance on your website.
Multi Language & Multi Currency Translator, Geolocalization
Free plan available. 14-day free trial.
Learn MoreLangShop is designed to help you reach customers all over the globe. Translation takes minutes while you rest!
With LangShop - multi language & multi currency app, you can translate Shopify store in several ways:
Product price, shipping fee, tax, you can convert any price to the visitor's currency to increase conversion (not displayed at checkout). Exchange rates are updated daily for your prices to be up-to-date. Convenient auto rounding system for each currency.
Detects visitors’ browser language and currency and displays content based on it.
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Set up custom language or currency switchers with flags, or names. The app integrates with the theme editor, which gives you great editing capabilities.
Translate content from 3rd-party apps (personalization, upsell, bundle, size chart, trust badges, sales pop up, free shipping bar). The full list of integrations can be found on our website.
Translate your store including metafields & sell globally
Free plan available
Learn MoreThe best way to expand your business is by reaching new customers. This native Shopify app is the perfect tool for anyone looking to create a multilingual Shopify store without any coding skills. With its manual and AI translation mix, you can easily translate all your store's pages into 130+ languages, including metafields!
The app automatically recognizes meta fields and makes it easy to keep your store's translations up to date. You can manage your meta fields translations directly from the Shopify admin panel with no coding skills required.
The app is integrated with the Shopify Translation API and works seamlessly with Shopify's native multi-language feature, also known as Store Languages. This enables you to quickly and easily add multiple languages to your store, with no additional code added to your theme or external backend. In addition, translations aren't lost after installation or deletion.
You can automatically translate your whole store into any language using Google Neural Machine Translations. AI translation can help get your store up and running in a new language within minutes. We give all users 2000 free AI Translation Word Credits to try it out. You might be surprised at just how accurate and valuable it can be!
The App offers a clean and intuitive editor dashboard that makes it easy to translate all pages into multiple languages - products, collections, blogs, pages, product variants, meta fields, etc. You can manually translate store content from scratch or edit translations after running automatic translation to ensure the quality of your translations. Note: Manual Translations feature is forever free on all plans.
The app allows you to add, publish, unpublish, or disable/delete any 130+ languages supported by Shopify. Keep in mind that Shopify limits regular users to 5 languages and Shopify Plus up to 20 target languages.
Shopify automatically adds meta, generates hreflang tags, and creates locale-aware URLs so Google indexes each translated page in your store.
Our support team is always ready to help! Please, contact us via email, support@vtlabs.org if you have any questions or require technical assistance. Also, visit our FAQ.