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Auslan Signbank vs New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary
Both stand on sign language apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Auslan Signbank is a searchable reference with videos, health vocabulary options and links to corpus examples. It is best treated as a dictionary and language resource, not a complete course.
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New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary is a focused, free NZSL reference with video lookup across web and mobile. Its single-language scope is the main boundary to consider.
Visit New Zealand Sign Language DictionaryThe facts
| Auslan Signbank | New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | auslan.org.au | nzsl.nz |
| On sign language apps | #9 of 33 | #28 of 33 |
Auslan Signbank: what it does well
- Dictionary entries include videos of Deaf signers
- Search by English keyword, alphabetically, or by topic
- Dialect setting prioritizes a preferred dialect
- Links signs to corpus examples in context
- Visitors can report missing signs and suggest edits
What to know first
- Not designed as a stand-alone learning tool
- No individual technical support is available
- Site does not answer specific Auslan questions
New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary: what it does well
- Free NZSL dictionary resource
- Video lesson format
- Web, Android, and iOS availability
- Offline access supported
- Founded in 2011
What to know first
- Covers New Zealand Sign Language only
- No paid-plan details are listed
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