Open Source Publishing Software
Publishing tools manage the translation, localization, and text recognition of digital content. These tools automate the conversion of text between languages and use optical character recognition to extract words from images or documents. This type of software is for developers and content creators who need to localize software interfaces or translate subtitle files. These apps allow you to host translation APIs and localization workflows on your own hardware to keep proprietary text and project roadmaps private.
This page lists 11 open source tools in the Publishing category. The most popular are Pot, LibreTranslate and Easydict. Most use the GPL-3.0 or Apache-2.0 license, and 9 offer an official Docker image.
Pot
A cross-platform utility for text translation and recognition using optical character recognition and selected text.
LibreTranslate
A self-hosted machine translation API that operates offline to provide translation services with complete privacy control.
Easydict
Translate text and look up words on macOS using integrated dictionary services and OCR capabilities.
Weblate
A web-based continuous localization system that integrates with version control to manage translations for software projects.
Koharu
Automate manga translation using local machine learning for text detection, OCR, inpainting, and text rendering.
Tolgee
Manage application translations through in-context editing, machine translation integrations, and collaborative tools for various frontend frameworks.
Translate-Subtitle-File
Translate subtitle files in .srt, .ass, and .vtt formats using custom API keys for translation services.
Traduora
A translation management platform for teams to import, export, and deliver localization updates over the air.
Accent
A developer oriented translation management tool for maintaining localizations in web and native applications.
ClearFlask
Collect and manage customer feedback and feature requests to inform product development and roadmap planning.
ShipShipShip
A self-hosted platform for managing product roadmaps and changelogs with community voting and automated newsletters.
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