1. Translation Lab - AI Translate

Shopify Rating: 4.9 

Sherpas Design's Translation Lab AI Translate combines a digital aesthetic with technical, Shopify-specific skills to create a smooth experience with Shopify's new multi-language functionality. Translation Lab is a specialist in providing scalable, yet intuitive, translation experiences that are tailored to your business requirements.

Key Features

• Automatic Translations- Translation Lab uses the Google Neural Machine Translation engine to automatically convert your Shopify store into any language.
• Multi-Currency Support- It allows an eCommerce business to sell in more than 160 currencies, giving customers a more engaging shopping experience by displaying prices in their currency.
• Perform bulk translations from any section of your Shopify store, including product pages, blogs, meta fields, checkouts, emails, and SMS.
• Export/Import Translations in CSV format, Text Value, ID or use the standard Shopify export schemes.

Pros

• Provides a language switcher for Shopify stores that can be customized with flags and language names.
• Auto-detects and loads the Shopify store in the visitor's preferred language.

Cons

• Third-party app functionalities are not supported.

• Media & Glossary translation features are not supported.

2. G | Translate Shop Translator

Shopify Rating: 4.8 

Since 2008, G | translate has been a major language translation services supplier. It removes language obstacles, improving the likelihood of a successful conversion. To target overseas markets, GTranslate uses Google Translate and Bing's automatic translation services to translate and display your Shopify store in 103 languages.

Key Features

• Its renowned translation proxy technology makes it simple to translate most third-party apps on any eCommerce store. 
• GTranslate's free edition provides infinite languages and translations without annoying you with upgrade pop-ups.
• Varied Styles- Dropdown, Flags, Flags with dropdown, Flags with language codes, Flags with language names, Language names, Language codes, etc.
• Centralized translation cache based on the statistical algorithm of frequency of language pairs.

Pros

• Paid versions of the software allow for URL translation as well as the creation of sub-domains for each language.
• It edits and improves translations Client dashboard with metrics and analysis.

Cons

• Advanced features like Note, editing translations, and multilingual SEO options are not available in the free version.
• Lacks import/export translation functionality.

3. Language Translate - Transcy

Shopify Rating: 4.8 

Language Translate by Transcy is the ultimate Shopify translation app for all-size businesses looking to break through cultural boundaries and accomplish cross-border selling. Language Translate has it all: a simple user interface with straightforward setup and installation, to organize all of your translations in one location.

Key Features

• Automated Currency Converter​ supporting 167+ currencies with Shopify Payments integration on the Checkout page.
• Multilingual SEO optimization helps improve the search engine appeal of your Shopify store and website.
• Auto-update translation for new pages & content changes in existing pages to keep your Shopify store language up-to-date.
• Geolocation auto-detect system supporting 246+ countries and territories in the world

Pros

• Provides a visually appealing switcher for changing language and currency without slowing down the site.
• Daily update of exchange rate & optimal auto rounding system for each currency.

Cons

• The Glossary translation feature has yet to be released.
• It lacks the necessary support for effective grievance redress and technical concerns.

4. Weglot

Shopify Rating: 4.7 

Weglot is a SaaS tech start-up started in 2016, France, that helps businesses turn their websites multilingual. lauded as the best-rated multilingual plugin on the WordPress directory, it offers fast, simple, and user-friendly ways to translate your Shopify store.

Key Features

• It integrates seamlessly with your Shopify store, adapts to your technology, and can be delivered in any language.
• With advanced translation management capabilities, automatic translation in more than 100 languages is possible.
• Powerful SEO optimization including automated Google indexing of your translated pages.

Pros

• It's simple to set up and utilize.
• Manage all your translations in one spot.

Cons

• The app lacks import/export function and sub-domain support.
• The basic membership does not include the unlimited language option.

5. Langify

Founded in 2014, Langify is a cloud-based localization platform provider situated in Herford, Germany. It allows eCommerce businesses to translate their Shopify stores into numerous languages without having to write a single line of code. Langify is a user-friendly interface that was designed with ease of use in mind, allowing businesses to quickly identify and translate their content.

Key Features

• Smart Integrations with platforms like Gift Reggie, Recomatic Related Products, Store Pickup + Delivery, Searchanise, Cross-Sell, and Instant Search +
• It's fully compatible with Shopify's native translation features and responds rapidly to changes in the platform.
• Best SEO practices- Langify automatically injects optimized hreflang and canonical tags.
• Allows to export- existing translations for backup purposes, or untranslated content for professional translation.

Pros

• Allows translations in a right-to-left direction.
• Adding and editing auto-translations for Shopify content.
• Easy setup for all langify essentials including languages switcher, redirection & currencies in just a few clicks.

Cons

• The app, though loaded with features, comes in a pricey package.
• Extensive loading times and delayed response time.