Shabdkosh

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What Shabdkosh is

Shabdkosh is an English and Indian language dictionary and language-learning platform available through web, Android, iOS, and APIs. Its dictionary tools cover spellchecking, example sentences, audio pronunciation, collocations, rhymes, word finding, OCR scanning, translation, and multilingual lookup. The API page lists English plus 13 Indian languages, while the service states coverage of 15 languages overall. JSON APIs provide dictionary, definition, example, pronunciation, rhyme, conjugation, synonym, and antonym data. Standard API access uses bearer tokens linked to an app and organization, and the JSON output can be integrated with web, mobile, desktop, or cross-platform applications. Learners can use vocabulary lists, quizzes, forums, and games such as Antonym Match, Spelling Bee, and Word Guess. Android and iOS apps provide dictionary, pronunciation, OCR, and quiz functions online or offline. A free plan is available; Premium is ad-free and adds expanded translation, definition, vocabulary, and quiz benefits.

Who it suits

It suits language learners, readers, and developers needing multilingual dictionary data. Mobile users can also look up words, pronunciation, OCR results, and quizzes offline.

What it does well

Covers English and 13 listed Indian languages
Includes audio pronunciation and example sentences
Offers OCR scanning and translation lookup
Provides JSON APIs for language data
Mobile apps support offline access

What to know first

API access uses bearer tokens tied to an app and organization
Privacy policy says absolute security cannot be guaranteed

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Premium Subscription	Price and subscription periods are not displayed on the opened pricing page	On request

As shabdkosh.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Shabdkosh combines broad dictionary tools, learning activities, mobile apps, and developer APIs. The free plan and offline access make it approachable, while API users should review its authentication and data practices.

Facts from Shabdkosh's own pages

API: Shabdkosh offers JSON APIs for dictionary, definitions, examples, pronunciations, rhymes, conjugation, synonyms, and antonyms. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
API authentication: The API page says its standard access model uses bearer tokens tied to an app and organization. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
API integration: The API page says JSON output can be integrated into web, mobile, desktop, and cross-platform apps. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Dictionary tools: Its dictionary features include spellcheck, example sentences, audio pronunciations, collocations, rhymes, word finder, OCR scanning, translation, and multilingual dictionary lookup. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Founded: 2003 · shabdkosh.com, 28 Sept 2026
History: The About page says the site debuted in 2003 and was conceptualized, designed, and implemented by Maneesh Soni with help from a team of translators in India. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Language coverage: The dictionary API page lists English and 13 Indian languages: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Learning features: The site offers vocabulary lists, quizzes, forums, and word games including Antonym Match, Spelling Bee, and Word Guess. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Mobile access: The site says Android and iOS apps provide dictionary, pronunciation, OCR, and quiz access online or offline. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Premium benefits: Premium is described as ad-free and includes unlimited translations, bilingual definitions and synonyms, vocabulary lists, and quizzes. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Privacy: The website privacy policy says it records registered-user details and activity, IP addresses, and dictionary search activity, and says personally identifiable information is not shared with third parties for commercial gain. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: Shabdkosh describes itself as an English and Indian language dictionary and language learning platform. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Security: The privacy policy says it strives to use commercially acceptable means to protect personal information but cannot guarantee absolute security. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: The API page invites prospective users to contact [email protected] for a demonstration and help getting started. · shabdkosh.com, 8 Oct 2026

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