Best Weglot Alternatives for Shopify: Cost, SEO, Setup Time
Proxylang is a Weglot alternative for a Shopify store, with a free plan on the same translation engine as paid plans, per-language URLs with hreflang tags from Lite up, and a setup that takes about 60 seconds. GTranslate, ConveyThis, Linguise and Localize are the other names buyers compare, so check each one on price, SEO output and setup before you commit.
What to compare before you switch from Weglot
Judge every alternative on three things: what it costs at your word and language count, whether search engines get real per-language URLs, and how long it takes to go live.
On cost, look at how usage is metered (words, languages, page views) and what the free plan leaves out. On SEO, ask whether translated pages have their own URLs with hreflang tags, or whether the translation only appears in a browser widget. On setup, ask whether you install something, edit theme code, or paste one line.
Weglot, GTranslate, ConveyThis, Linguise and Localize all sit in this space. WPML is mainly for WordPress, so it is not a fit for Shopify.
Proxylang: cost, SEO and setup on Shopify
Proxylang adds 77 languages to a site with one script tag, and setup takes about 60 seconds. The script translates in the visitor's browser. Your hosting, analytics and A/B tests stay as they are, and there are no duplicate pages or second site to manage.
For SEO, per-language URLs with hreflang tags are included from Lite up. The free plan uses the same translation engine as paid plans, but it is meant for testing: 2,000 words, 1 language.
To try it without signing up, paste one prompt into your AI agent that points at proxylang.dev/agents.md, or go to proxylang.dev/start. The trial gives you 2,000 words in 1 language and is deleted after 7 days unless you save it to a free account. Saving it does need a signup.
On quality, Proxylang scored 4.72 of 5 in a 280-sentence blind test, against 4.61 for DeepL and 4.20 for Google Translate. The test was re-scored on 2026-10-18 by Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-5.6 Terra Pro. In Korean to Japanese it scored 4.69 against Google's 3.10.
Proxylang plans at a glance
| Plan | Price | Words | Languages | Page views/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 2,000 | 1 | 1,500 |
| Lite | $14.99/mo | 20,000 | 5 | 15,000 |
| Start | $39/mo | 100,000 | All 77 | 50,000 |
| Pro | $99/mo | 500,000 | All 77 | 150,000 |
| Business | $399/mo | 2,500,000 | All 77 | 750,000 |
Free needs no credit card and covers 1 website. Lite also covers 1 website. Start and up allow unlimited websites. Global is $699/mo on request, and Enterprise terms are custom.
Start and up include Live Chat, which translates both ways in real time.
Features that matter for a store
A few features save real work once the store is live.
- Live Editor: click any translated sentence on the live site to fix it, and invite proofreaders.
- Glossary and never-translate lists: keep brand and product names as they are.
- Reverse Search: shoppers search your site in their own language.
Proxylang also re-checks live translations against the rest of the site and your glossary, and fixes lines that read wrong. This is free on every plan and never overwrites your edits.
How to choose
Start with a test, then price the plan that matches your word and language count.
The Proxylang free plan offers 2,000 words and 1 language, which suits a test of demand. If you sell in several markets, Start at $39/mo covers all 77 visitor languages, with 3 indexed for search engines.
Frequently asked questions
Does Proxylang need a theme rebuild on Shopify?
No rebuild. You add one script tag, and the site stays on its own hosting.
Is there a free Weglot alternative?
Proxylang has a free plan at $0/mo: 2,000 words, 1 language, 1,500 page views a month, 1 website, no credit card. It uses the same translation engine as paid plans.
Do translated pages get their own URLs for Google?
Yes. Per-language URLs with hreflang tags are included from Lite up.
Can I try Proxylang without signing up?
Yes. Paste one prompt into your AI agent that points at proxylang.dev/agents.md, or use proxylang.dev/start. You get 2,000 words in 1 language for 7 days.
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