Lang Forge is designed so that the Free version provides a fully functional multilingual site, while the PRO version adds powerful automation, quality assurance, and workflow features for teams that manage translations at scale. This section breaks down exactly what is available in each version so you can decide which is right for your needs.
The Free version is not a crippled trial. It includes all the core features needed to run a multilingual website — unlimited languages, translation workflow, language switcher, SEO tags, menu translation, page builder support, Glossary, WooCommerce translation, and more. The PRO version adds features that save time (AI translation, bulk operations, Translation Memory), improve quality (Content Diff and QA), provide visibility (Analytics), and enable professional workflows (Export/Import).
Complete feature comparison
| Feature | Free | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Translate posts and pages | Yes | Yes |
| Translate custom post types | Yes | Yes |
| Translate theme and plugin strings | Yes | Yes |
| Language switcher (widget, shortcode, menu) | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic SEO tags (hreflang, canonical, sitemap) | Yes | Yes |
| Menu translation | Yes | Yes |
| Page builder support (Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder) | Yes | Yes |
| Translator role with language assignment | — | Yes |
| Link existing posts as translations | Yes | Yes |
| Language column and filters in post lists | Yes | Yes |
| AI-powered post translation | — | Yes |
| Visual Editor (side-by-side translation) | — | Yes |
| Frontend Visual Editor (click-to-translate) | — | Yes |
| Bulk translate entire site with AI | — | Yes |
| Translation Memory (auto-suggestions) | — | Yes |
| Glossary (enforce consistent terminology) | Yes | Yes |
| Content Diff (track changes in originals) | — | Yes |
| Translation Analytics (progress and team metrics) | — | Yes |
| Export/Import translations (XLIFF, CSV) | — | Yes |
| WooCommerce store translation | Yes | Yes |
| Comment auto-translation | — | Yes |
| AI-powered string translation | — | Yes |
| Email notifications for content changes | — | Yes |
What the Free version is best for
The Free version is ideal for:
- Small and mid-sized websites that need manual multilingual publishing without AI automation
- Personal blogs, portfolios, or small business sites that are comfortable with manual translation
- Sites where the content manager personally writes translations (no team coordination needed)
- Testing Lang Forge before committing to a paid plan
- Sites with a small number of pages where manual translation is manageable
When to upgrade to PRO
Consider upgrading when:
- You want to save time with AI translation instead of translating everything manually
- You work with a team of translators and need coordination tools (Analytics, Content Diff, notifications)
- You need Translation Memory, Content Diff, QA checks, or import/export workflows
- You want to work with professional translation agencies using XLIFF files
- Your site has more than 50 translatable pages and manual management is becoming difficult
How PRO features appear on the Free plan
PRO features are not hidden on the Free plan — they are visible but gently locked. Menu items for PRO features appear with a small lock icon. Buttons like “AI Translate” are visible but grayed out. Clicking a locked feature opens a brief explanation of what it does and a link to upgrade. This design ensures you always know what is available and can upgrade whenever you are ready, without discovering features you did not know existed.
> Tip: If you are not sure whether PRO is right for you, start with the Free version. Use it to translate a few pages manually and get comfortable with the workflow. When you need AI translation, Translation Memory, Content Diff, Analytics, or import/export workflows, upgrade to PRO.
> Good to know: Upgrading to PRO does not require reinstalling the plugin or reconfiguring anything. You simply click “Connect to Avakode” in Lang Forge > License, and all PRO features are activated automatically. Your existing translations and settings are preserved.
[Screenshot: The Lang Forge admin menu showing both Free features (no icon) and PRO features (with lock icon) clearly labeled]
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