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ABBYY Lingvo vs Duden-Mentor
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.
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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Free plan APIExtensionMac+2
Duden-Mentor combines German proofreading with style suggestions across browser text fields and supported Word versions. Check the plan limits and annual billing details to see whether its free or paid option fits your writing needs.
Visit Duden-MentorThe facts
| ABBYY Lingvo | Duden-Mentor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | API, Extension, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Lingvo x6 Английская Профессиональная Per Seat: 4,018 RUB, paid once | Duden Pur: €2.99 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lingvo.ru | mentor.duden.de |
| On online dictionaries | #1 of 39 | #4 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.
Duden-Mentor: what it does well
- Checks spelling, grammar, punctuation and style
- Supports German variants for three countries
- Browser extensions cover Chrome, Firefox and Edge
- Works in text fields on several listed services
- Free Basis plan is available
What to know first
- Checks German texts only
- Requires an internet connection
- No desktop or mobile app
- Paid plans are billed annually
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