Lingvit vs Weglot: website and app translation comparison (2026)
Both Lingvit and Weglot use a JavaScript widget to translate websites and web apps without rebuilding them. The differences come down to pricing model, target use cases, and the features you need at scale. This is an honest comparison — written by the Lingvit team, but we'll tell you when Weglot is the better fit.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Lingvit | Weglot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Monthly or annual plans with word capacity and monthly generation | Recurring plan — verify current vendor pricing |
| Pricing model | Per translation served | Per word on site |
| Setup method | Script tag or plugin | Script tag or plugin |
| Translation quality | High | High |
| Manual translation overrides | Yes | Yes |
| Translation glossaries | Yes | Yes |
| Language switcher UI | Yes (customizable) | Yes (customizable) |
| WordPress plugin | Yes | Yes |
| Shopify support | Yes (script tag) | Yes (dedicated app) |
| API access | Yes (REST) | Yes (REST) |
| Languages per plan | All 30+ languages on every plan | Language caps vary by tier |
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Pricing: the key difference
Weglot charges per word count on your site — every unique string is counted regardless of how many visitors see it. If your site grows in content, your bill grows too, even if traffic stays flat. Verify the current plan thresholds, price, and trial terms on Weglot's site before making a purchase decision.
Lingvit plans are sized by one number: characters of new source content translated per month. Cached and stored translations are served to unlimited visitors without using the allowance again, every plan includes all 30+ languages, and annual billing covers twelve months for the price of ten.
Scope: websites vs all digital products
Weglot is primarily designed for websites and CMS platforms. Lingvit is built to translate any HTML-rendering product — websites, single-page apps, SaaS dashboards, CRMs, admin panels, and web-based tools. If you're translating a product beyond a classic website, Lingvit's architecture is a better fit.
When to choose Weglot
- You want a fully no-code experience with a polished, hosted language switcher
- You need a dedicated Shopify app with deeper storefront integration
- You want to order human translations directly from the dashboard
When to choose Lingvit
- You want every language available on every plan, from a low monthly price
- You have a developer on the team who wants API access and programmatic control
- You're translating a web app, SaaS product, or CRM — not just a content website
- You want to pay based on usage (translations served), not site content size
- You have a WordPress site and want native plugin integration
See also: our full Weglot comparison article →