How to Auto-Translate Your App for Free in 2025 (Without Managing Translation Files)
No translation keys. No i18n files. Just instant localization.
Whether you're building in React, React Native, or Expo, localization shouldn't be painful. But for most teams, it still is — translation files, key naming, build scripts, sync issues. It's tedious and slows down shipping.
In 2025, there's a better way.
At AutoLocalise, we’ve made it possible to auto-translate your app — with zero config, real-time updates, and yes — a generous free tier.
Why Traditional Localization Slows You Down
Most teams still rely on:
- i18next or similar libraries with hardcoded translation keys
- Language JSON files maintained in Git
- Manual coordination with translators
- Delayed or skipped translation updates due to complexity
This makes things painful when you:
- Add new UI components
- Ship product updates weekly
- Support multiple platforms (e.g., React, React Native, Expo)
The Modern Approach: AutoLocalise
AutoLocalise flips this model by eliminating the need for translation keys or files altogether.
Instead of writing t('login.button'), you simply write your UI strings as-is:
<Text>{t("Sign in with Google")}</Text>
How It Works
- Install our SDK in your frontend project (React, React Native, or Expo)
- Wrap your UI text using t("Your text here") — just like you'd do with i18next
- We auto-translate them in real time, and cache them
- On next load, the translations are ready — no rebuild needed
Your users see a native-language experience. You keep shipping fast.
Example Setup (React + Expo)
With just a few lines of setup, your app is ready to auto-translate:
import { useAutoTranslate } from "react-autolocalise";
function MyComponent() {
const { t } = useAutoTranslate();
return <p>{t("Welcome to our app!")}</p>;
}
Translations are fetched and cached behind the scenes. No config files. No spreadsheets. Just text in → localized text out.
Built for Modern Localization Needs
AutoLocalise is designed for:
- ⚡ Fast-moving product teams
- 📱 Multi-platform applications
- 🧑💻 Developers who don’t want to manage translation keys
- 🌍 Products built to scale globally from day one
We handle the infrastructure so you can focus on building.
What You Get in Free Tier
The free plan gives you everything you need to launch your first multilingual app — with performance and control baked in.
- 🌍 Translate up to 10,000 characters/month — UI, buttons, flows, and more
- 📦 1 full project included — connect your app and go
- 🧠 Tap into 100+ AI-supported languages
- 🔄 Unlimited translation loads — your app won't get billed per user or visit
- 🛠️ Visual translation manager — review and edit in real time
- ⚡ Auto-detects and caches UI text — zero translation files required
- ✅ Works out of the box with React, React Native, and Expo
Perfect for solo builders, early-stage startups, and global MVPs.
Final Thoughts
Localization shouldn't be a blocker. If you're building in 2025, there's no reason to manually manage translation files or delay international features due to i18n overhead.
With AutoLocalise, you can:
- Skip the boilerplate
- Translate at scale
- Get started for free
You can always upgrade later when your traffic—and translation volume—grows.