What are the differentiators of the multi-language solution for Webflow called Linguana in comparison to Weglot?

Linguana and Weglot both enable multi-language support for Webflow projects but differ significantly in terms of hosting, SEO handling, pricing, and data ownership.

1. Hosting Structure

• Linguana hosts translated versions natively on your own Webflow subdirectories (e.g. yourdomain.com/fr), which is better for SEO and keeps everything inside Webflow.
• Weglot proxies translations through their own servers (e.g., fr.yourdomain.com or yourdomain.weglot.com/fr), creating an external dependency for site delivery.

2. SEO Benefits

• Linguana supports SEO-optimized subdirectories, preserving full control of meta tags, URLs, and hreflang configurations inside Webflow.
• Weglot handles SEO externally, which may dilute your control unless you configure DNS settings carefully. SEO benefits are still strong, but depend on configuration.

3. Translation Management & Ownership

• Linguana allows you to fully own your translations, which are stored locally and editable inside the Linguana dashboard. You can manually override or auto-translate content.
• Weglot owns and delivers translations from its proxy, and although you can export translations, it's platform-dependent.

4. CMS & E-commerce Support

• Linguana works best with static pages and currently offers limited integration with Webflow CMS and Ecommerce items for localized slugs and dynamic content.
• Weglot integrates deeply with Webflow CMS and Ecommerce, including automatic translation of collection items and product pages.

5. Interface & Ease of Use

• Linguana is purpose-built for Webflow and integrates tightly into the Webflow publishing model. The UI is streamlined for Webflow users.
• Weglot is platform-agnostic, so while integration is smooth, it’s not tailored specifically for Webflow.

6. Offline vs. Real-Time Translation

• Linguana uses manual or AI-assisted translations, and changes are pre-published—ideal for full editorial control.
• Weglot translates content dynamically on the fly, allowing instant multilingual support without manual translation setup.

7. Pricing Model

• Linguana charges per project, with free and flat-rate paid tiers depending on language count and features.
• Weglot charges based on word count + number of translated languages, which can scale up quickly for content-heavy sites.

8. CNAME or DNS Setup

• Linguana requires no third-party DNS changes, since everything stays on your current Webflow domain structure.
• Weglot often requires DNS or CNAME configuration, particularly when setting up subdomains for translated versions.

Summary

Linguana is better suited for Webflow users wanting on-site hosting, complete SEO control, and translation ownership. Weglot, while more feature-rich and CMS-integrated, relies on a proxy-based setup and charges based on usage. Choose Linguana for SEO-first, structured bilingual websites, and choose Weglot for fast deployment across dynamic Webflow projects.