App localization, built by a developer who had the problem himself.
Why ShipGlobal exists
ShipGlobal was built to solve a concrete problem:
Having to re-translate everything with every app update – with copy-paste, inconsistent terms, and rising costs.
Today, developers translate their apps with ShipGlobal in minutes, pay only for new content, and maintain full control over their localization files.
App localization for developers is unnecessarily complicated, expensive, and slow. Agencies are precise — but expensive and inflexible. DIY with AI tools is affordable — but error-prone and not update-safe. We wanted to build something in-between: fast, technically clean, and affordable.
Who's behind it
Hi, I'm Jonas Höttler.
Software Developer and AI Consultant
I am a software developer and AI consultant from Germany, and I have spent years at the intersection of product development, internationalization, and AI-powered workflows.
ShipGlobal is not an agency product, but a tool I first built for my own apps—and then opened up to other developers.
Today, ShipGlobal is operated by Balane GmbH and used by developers worldwide.
More about my work: hoettler.com
What ShipGlobal stands for
No buzzwords, but principles:
- Developer-first
- File formats stay intact. No lock-ins. Cancel monthly, no minimum term.
- Base fee plus usage
- The base fee carries the engine and runs every month. Tokens are added only for strings that are actually translated — none at all with your own model key.
- Update-safe
- Translation Memory saves time and money with every release.
- Realistic
- No agency promises. No 'double your downloads'.
Ready to go global?
If you have an app or website and want to test internationally, ShipGlobal is built for you.