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ABBYY Lingvo vs dict.cc
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.
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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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dict.cc combines a free online dictionary with community-maintained entries and offline vocabulary in its mobile apps. Desktop users can download the vocabulary file, but the service does not provide its own offline PC software or an API.
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| ABBYY Lingvo | dict.cc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Lingvo x6 Английская Профессиональная Per Seat: 4,018 RUB, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lingvo.ru | dict.cc |
| On online dictionaries | #1 of 39 | #3 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.
dict.cc: what it does well
- Free web use for private and business purposes
- Mobile apps provide the vocabulary offline
- Users can correct entries without registering
- Website search field and translation box can be embedded
What to know first
- No own offline software for desktop PCs
- No API is available or planned
- Automated server-side parsing is not allowed
- Registered-user details and postings are stored permanently
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