Weglot vs WPML

Weglot wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureWeglotWPML
Our score9.3/10 (better)7.6/10
Starts at€150/year€39/year (better)
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window–30 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs50K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsOther tools
VendorWeglotOnTheGoSystems
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Weglot if…

  • Small sites that need a few languages quickly
  • Stores and businesses translating content for SEO
  • You want to start free

Choose WPML if…

  • Agencies building multilingual client sites
  • Multilingual WooCommerce stores
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Weglot

  • Visual editor
  • Automatic translation
  • Multilingual SEO
  • Glossary
  • Auto-redirection
  • Platform support

WPML

  • Advanced translation editor
  • String translation
  • Translation management
  • Page builder support
  • WooCommerce support
  • Menu translation

Pros and cons

Weglot

  • Free plan for one site with a 14-day trial on paid plans
  • Visual editor for changing translations on the live site
  • Multilingual SEO features such as translated URLs
  • Trustpilot and G2 ratings are both strong
  • Word and language limits depend on the plan
  • Enterprise pricing is not listed and needs a quote

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

Weglot

  • Free

    Free

    1 site

  • StarterStarts here

    €150/year

    1 site

  • Business

    €290/year

    1 site

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

Weglot

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.

Weglot vs WPML questions

Is Weglot better than WPML?

On our comparison Weglot comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Weglot or WPML?

Weglot starts at €150/year and WPML starts at €39/year.

Can I get Weglot 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

Weglot

9.3/10

Translate your site in minutes, reach a wider audience with Weglot.

Free version
Yes
Price
From €150/year
Category
Admin & dev tools

WPML

7.6/10

WPML is a premium WordPress plugin for building multilingual sites.

Free version
No
Price
From €39/year
Category
Other tools

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