FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Babelize.
General
What is Babelize?
Babelize is an AI-powered localization platform for React and Next.js apps. Connect your GitHub repo, select target languages, and Babelize generates translations and raises a PR — no manual file management needed.
Who is Babelize for?
- Indie developers shipping apps to global audiences
- Startups scaling internationally
- Teams managing multilingual applications
What frameworks does Babelize support?
Babelize currently supports React and Next.js applications that use JavaScript or TypeScript and include a package.json. Other frameworks (Vue, Angular, Svelte) are not supported yet.
How is Babelize different from Google Translate?
| Babelize | Google Translate | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for code | Translates i18n files, preserves keys/placeholders | General-purpose text translation |
| Deterministic | Same input = same output, every time | Output can vary |
| GitHub-native | Clones repo, raises PRs automatically | Copy-paste workflow |
| Context-aware | Understands UI context, not just words | Translates in isolation |
Pricing
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1 project, 20 Babels/month, and 1,000 AI credits/month. No credit card required.
What are AI Credits?
Credits measure translation volume. 1 credit = 1 source character. Translating to multiple languages multiplies usage.
Do unused credits carry over?
No. Credits reset at each billing cycle.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are handled case-by-case. Contact support@babelize.co for refund requests.
What plans are available?
| Plan | Price | Projects | AI Credits/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Starter | $9/mo | 5 | 5,000 |
| Growth | $24/mo | 10 | 20,000 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Custom |
See Billing & Plans for full details.
Translations
How accurate are the translations?
Accuracy depends on source content clarity and language pair. Tier 1 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.) have the highest quality. We recommend reviewing translations for critical content.
What languages are supported?
40+ languages across three tiers. See Supported Languages for the full list.
Why did my translation produce different output?
Babelize is deterministic — same input + config = same output. If output changed, check:
- Was source content modified?
- Were glossary entries updated?
- Were language settings changed?
Technical
What file formats are supported?
- JSON
- YAML
- Markdown
See File Formats for details.
How do I connect my GitHub repo?
Install the Babelize GitHub App from the project creation flow. See GitHub Integration.
Getting Help
- Documentation: You're here!
- Email: support@babelize.co
- Feature requests: Submit here
- Bug reports: Report here