ABBYY Lingvo is an electronic dictionary suite for work and study, available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Its Windows multilingual version covers 10 languages, while the multilingual Professional edition includes more than 80 general, explanatory, and specialist dictionaries. Listed specialist subjects include law, economics, finance, engineering, oil and gas, chemistry, medicine, and biology. On Windows, users can translate words under the cursor in pictures, web pages, and subtitles. The macOS dictionary offers lookup through Services or keyboard shortcuts, as well as cursor translation in Safari. Mobile apps provide offline access: Android supports photo and video translation and grammatical forms, while iOS can translate photographed text and synchronize user-created vocabulary cards. Mobile pages list five basic free dictionaries across English, German, French, Spanish, Latin, and Russian, with additional dictionaries available for purchase. The Windows x6 trial provides full access for 15 days from first launch. Listed Windows licenses cost 4018.00 RUB, 8349.00 RUB, or 13965.00 RUB, depending on edition.
Who it is for
Lingvo suits students and professionals who need dictionary lookup across desktop and mobile devices, including specialist vocabulary. Its offline mobile access and subject dictionaries may be useful for people who need language reference while studying or working.
What is good
- Windows multilingual version covers 10 languages.
- Professional version includes more than 80 dictionaries.
- Mobile apps offer offline access.
- Windows translates words in pictures and subtitles.
- iOS synchronizes user-created vocabulary cards.
What to know first
- Windows trial lasts 15 days.
- Mobile free dictionaries are basic; extras require purchases.
- Support is limited to licensed registered users during Moscow business hours.
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ABBYY Lingvo: the full review
Lingvo combines broad dictionary coverage with lookup and learning tools across desktop and mobile platforms. Check the edition and language coverage you need, since the listed paid Windows versions differ in scope and price.
ABBYY Lingvo is a dictionary suite for language study and reference work across desktop and mobile. It is most compelling for people who need offline lookup or specialist vocabulary; its paid Windows editions offer the deepest dictionary collections, while the free mobile apps make a narrower starting point.
Overview
Lingvo combines dictionary lookup with vocabulary exercises and ways to translate text in context. Windows cursor translation can pick out words in pictures, web pages, and subtitles, while Lingvo Tutor helps learners practise word meanings and spelling. That combination suits regular language study and reference work better than occasional lookups, but the most extensive reference library requires a paid Windows edition.
Key features
The Windows multilingual edition covers 10 languages. The Professional version brings together more than 80 general, explanatory, and specialist dictionaries, including vocabulary for law, economics, finance, engineering, oil and gas, chemistry, medicine, and biology. This breadth is valuable for technical or professional reading where a general definition may fall short; it is likely more than a casual learner needs.
On macOS, users can translate through Services or keyboard shortcuts, with cursor translation in Safari. The iOS app translates photographed text and synchronizes user-created vocabulary cards across devices. Android supports photo and video translation and displays grammatical word forms. Both mobile apps state that all functions are available offline, a practical advantage for travel or work without a dependable connection.
Audio pronunciation, usage examples, and translation lookup round out the reference tools. The mobile apps start with five basic dictionaries spanning English, German, French, Spanish, Latin, and Russian, but additional dictionaries are purchases. That free base is useful for common language pairs, not a substitute for the broader paid Windows collections.
Pricing
Lingvo uses a freemium model. The iOS and Android apps each cost 0.00 USD per free and include five basic dictionaries across six languages; additional dictionaries are purchases. This is a low-commitment way to try mobile lookup, though the included collection is limited.
Windows editions are sold as one-time purchases with a three-year license. Lingvo x6 English Professional Per Seat costs 4018.00 RUB per once for a license covering 3–20 seats, and includes English and Russian. It is the focused choice for a small team needing those two languages, but the per-seat terms and language scope rule it out for broader multilingual needs.
Lingvo x6 Multilingual Home costs 8349.00 RUB per once for a three-year home license and covers 10 languages. It suits personal multilingual reference use without the Professional collection. Lingvo x6 Multilingual Professional costs 13965.00 RUB per once for a three-year license, also covers 10 languages, and adds more than 80 dictionaries. The higher price is most defensible for readers who need that deeper general and specialist coverage.
The Windows x6 trial provides full program access for 15 days from first launch, giving buyers a short period to assess the full edition before committing. Licensed users who register can access technical support during Moscow business hours, Monday through Friday, 09:00–18:00.
Platforms
Lingvo is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Windows requirements include Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 8, as well as Windows Server 2019, 2016, and 2012 R2. The desktop tools differ by platform: cursor translation in Safari is a macOS feature, while Windows supports cursor translation in pictures, web pages, and subtitles.
Who it's for
Lingvo is a strong fit for language learners who want vocabulary exercises and offline mobile lookup, and for specialists who need dictionaries in technical fields. Teams needing English–Russian reference can consider the per-seat Windows Professional edition. Readers who need only a free general-purpose dictionary, or a particular language beyond Lingvo's mobile starter set, should compare the mobile collection carefully before choosing it.
Pros and cons
- Pro: The multilingual Windows Professional edition combines 10 languages with more than 80 general and specialist dictionaries, useful for demanding reference work.
- Pro: Offline mobile use, photographed-text translation on iOS, and photo and video translation on Android support lookup away from a desk or connection.
- Pro: Windows cursor translation reaches text in pictures, web pages, and subtitles, while Tutor adds structured vocabulary practice.
- Con: The free mobile apps include only five basic dictionaries; extra dictionaries require purchases.
- Con: The Windows license term is three years, and the English Professional offer is limited to English and Russian and 3–20 seats.
- Con: The full Windows trial lasts 15 days from first launch, so it offers a limited evaluation window.
Alternatives
For more options, browse Online Dictionaries. Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries is a sensible alternative for readers who want free online access to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s and Advanced American dictionaries, plus a text checker and word lists, across web and mobile platforms.
The Free Dictionary suits readers seeking free web and mobile access to a broader mix of reference content, including multiple dictionaries, a thesaurus, encyclopedias, and translation. WordWeb is worth considering for Windows users who want free definitions, synonyms, examples, and basic AI suggestions and translations under its licensing terms.
dict.cc is a straightforward alternative for free browser-based dictionary use, including business use. Linguee is another free option across web and mobile platforms. Merriam-Webster Dictionary offers a free app with ads, offline dictionary and thesaurus access, and a premium version that removes ads. Cambridge Dictionary is a free online choice with word lists and quizzes, while Collins Dictionary offers free online definitions, translations, pronunciations, examples, and language tools.
Verdict
Choose Lingvo if you need offline dictionary access across mobile and desktop, or the substantial specialist coverage of its paid multilingual Windows Professional edition. Its principal trade-off is that the free mobile dictionary set is small and the richer Windows licenses run for three years; readers seeking only quick general definitions may be better served by a free online dictionary alternative.
Get started with ABBYY Lingvo
- Visit the Lingvo website or choose the iOS, Android, macOS, or Windows version.
- Start with the five basic dictionaries in the mobile app, or review the Windows editions.
- For Windows x6, begin the trial; full access lasts 15 days from first launch.
- Choose a Windows license if you need a paid edition; listed licenses are for three years.
- Use the app offline on iOS or Android, or use desktop translation and lookup features.
What the free plan stops at
The mobile free apps provide five basic dictionaries, with additional dictionaries available for purchase. The Windows x6 trial provides full program access for 15 days from first launch; listed paid Windows licenses last three years.
Questions about ABBYY Lingvo
What platforms does ABBYY Lingvo support?
The listed platforms are Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The mobile pages offer five basic free dictionaries covering English, German, French, Spanish, Latin, and Russian. Additional mobile dictionaries are available for purchase.
How long is the Windows trial?
The Windows x6 trial gives full program access for 15 days from first launch.
How much do the listed Windows editions cost?
English Professional Per Seat is 4,018 RUB once, multilingual Home is 8,349 RUB once, and multilingual Professional is 13,965 RUB once. Each listed license lasts three years.
Can I use the mobile apps offline?
Yes. The iOS and Android app pages say all functions are available offline.
Who makes Lingvo?
Content AI describes itself as a Russian developer of intelligent information processing solutions and lists its office in Moscow.
ABBYY Lingvo plans and pricing
All plansCompared on online dictionaries
- Free plan
- Yes
- Audio pronunciation
- Yes
- Usage examples
- Yes
- Translation lookup
- Yes
- Offline access
- Yes
- Mobile apps
- ios_android
- Languages covered
- 6
