Localization Maturity Model
The localization maturity model defines staged quality levels so translation coverage can improve honestly over time.
Levels
- Level 0: source language only
- Level 1: machine translated draft
- Level 2: spellchecked
- Level 3: automated QA validated
- Level 4: community reviewed
- Level 5: native-speaker reviewed
- Level 6: professionally reviewed
Why this matters
The model helps projects avoid the false choice between perfect parity and no localization at all.