NabuLingo vs Transcy: AI Language Translate
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Apr 18, 2026 for NabuLingo, Nov 8, 2026 for Transcy.
The short answer
- Only Transcy lists a free plan.
- Transcy lists 25 features NabuLingo’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-redirect, Bulk translation, Country.
Head to head
Multi Language (& RTL), Multi Currency Switcher by Geolocation
- United States
- Germany
- Hong Kong
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE
Free
- · Auto-translates 3rd-party app content
- · Best for: trying before you commit
- · Built-in language & currency switcher
- · Go live in 1 language & 1 currency
- · Instant on-page translation, no setup
- · Upgrade anytime for full editing + SEO
Local Plus
- · 1 language + currency, 100 products
- · Best for: launching your first market
- · Built-in language & currency switcher
- · SEO-safe URLs, rankings protected
- · See Plan Regional ($29/month) in app
- · Translate and fine tune with AI engines
Continental
- · 15 languages + currencies, 300 products
- · Auto-redirects shoppers to their market
- · Best for: scaling in established markets
- · New content auto-translates on schedule
- · Protect brand & tech terms (200 rules)
- · SEO-safe URLs, rankings protected
Cross-Border
- · 50 languages + currencies, 1500 products
- · Best for: large, fast-growing catalogs
- · Dedicated onboarding specialist
- · New content updates in real time
- · Protect brand & tech terms (500 rules)
- · SEO-safe URLs, rankings protected
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureNabuLingo adds a floating language switcher to your storefront. Visitors click it and every text translates instantly. Translations are cached locally for lightning-fast repeat visits. Auto-detects your shop's source language, supports 28 languages, and adds hreflang tags for SEO. No theme changes needed. German company, EU infrastructure, GDPR compliant.
Transcy is the AI translation app, language translator and currency converter built for Shopify. Translate your store into 147 languages with AI (OpenAI, DeepL, Gemini), convert 168 currencies in real time, and localize images for each market. Auto-detect visitor location to show the right language and currency.
- 28 languages powered by DeepL — professional-grade, not machine gibberish
- Customizable language switcher — 10 preset colors, custom hex, 6 positions
- Lightweight integration — no impact on page speed
- Auto language translate & multi currency converter by real-time Exchange Rate
- Unlimited words: translate store into local language endlessly with AI
- Translate image: show images in customers' languages for greater connection
- Translate your store into local language manually, by OpenAI, DeepL, or Experts
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  NabuLingo |  Transcy |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2,269 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −55 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 22 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 11% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Germany, Hong Kong |
Reviews
| Measure | NabuLingo | Transcy |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.5 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 2,558 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 34% |
FAQ
NabuLingo and Transcy: common questions
- Is NabuLingo or Transcy cheaper?
- Only Transcy lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Transcy lists 25 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-redirect, Bulk translation, Country, Country selector. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Apr 18, 2026 for NabuLingo, Nov 8, 2026 for Transcy; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Apr 18, 2026 for NabuLingo, Nov 8, 2026 for Transcy. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.