Polylang Pro adds premium support, updates and extra features to the free Polylang plugin for multilingual WordPress sites.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From €99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Polylang Pro
Polylang Pro vs WPML
Polylang Pro wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Polylang Pro | WPML |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 7.6/10 |
| Starts at | €99/year | €39/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 900K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | – | OnTheGoSystems |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Polylang Pro if…
- Site owners running multilingual sites
- Agencies translating WooCommerce stores for clients
- You want to start free
Choose WPML if…
- Agencies building multilingual client sites
- Multilingual WooCommerce stores
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Polylang Pro
- Translate content types
- Translate menus and widgets
- Custom post types
- WooCommerce translation
- Synchronized content
- XLIFF import and export
WPML
- Advanced translation editor
- String translation
- Translation management
- Page builder support
- WooCommerce support
- Menu translation
Pros and cons
Polylang Pro
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Premium support and updates included in Pro
- Supports custom post types and taxonomies
- Pro and add-ons are priced in euros
- Updates and premium support need annual renewal
WPML
- Supports page builders and WooCommerce
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Built-in translation management
- No free version
- Automatic translation is free only up to a limit, then costs per word
- Production site limits apply to each plan
Pricing plans
Polylang Pro
Polylang ProStarts here
€99/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
Polylang for WooCommerceStarts here
€99/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
Polylang Business Pack
€139/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
WPML
Multilingual BlogStarts here
€39/year
1 production, 3 development sites
- Basic option for multilingual blogs
- Support and updates for a year
- Automatic translation included
Multilingual CMS
€99/year
3 production, 9 development sites
- Advanced translation editor
- AI translation included
- Translation management included
Multilingual Agency
€199/year
Unlimited sites
- Built for agencies with many sites
- Unlimited sites
- Same feature set as Multilingual CMS
What Reddit says
Polylang Pro
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
WPML
Reddit users are split on WPML. One long-time agency user finds it reliable with good documentation, while others call it complicated, object to v5 turning on automatic translation by default, and report a multilingual site dropping from Google.
Polylang Pro vs WPML questions
Is Polylang Pro better than WPML?
On our comparison Polylang Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Polylang Pro or WPML?
Polylang Pro starts at €99/year and WPML starts at €39/year.
Can I get Polylang Pro or WPML cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
WPML is a premium WordPress plugin for building multilingual sites.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From €39/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WPML