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ABBYY Lingvo vs Cambridge Dictionary

Both stand on online dictionaries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ABBYY Lingvo

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

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.

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Cambridge Dictionary

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

Cambridge Dictionary combines reference material with pronunciation, translation, and study tools. Its free plan includes online dictionaries and +Plus word lists and quizzes; licensed data sets are priced through individual discussions.

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The facts

ABBYY LingvoCambridge Dictionary
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, Mac, WindowsAndroid, API, Extension, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planLingvo x6 Английская Профессиональная Per Seat: 4,018 RUB, paid onceFree or on request
Plans published51
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitelingvo.rudictionary.cambridge.org
On online dictionaries#1 of 39#2 of 39

ABBYY Lingvo: what it does well

  • 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.

Cambridge Dictionary: what it does well

  • British and American audio pronunciations are available.
  • Entries include usage examples.
  • Thesaurus includes synonyms and antonyms.
  • Free +Plus lists and quizzes can be shared.
  • Available on web, Android, iOS, and as an extension.

What to know first

  • Word lists are limited to 500 words each.
  • Licensed data set pricing is discussed per organisation.
  • Cambridge says its learner dictionaries are intended for English learning.

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