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dict.cc vs GoldenDict
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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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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GoldenDict combines local dictionary lookup with web sources, pronunciation, and popup translation. Users need to obtain local dictionaries separately for the Windows installer.
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| dict.cc | GoldenDict | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dict.cc | goldendict.org |
| On online dictionaries | #3 of 39 | #7 of 39 |
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
GoldenDict: what it does well
- Supports five listed dictionary formats
- Can look up words on configured websites
- Provides word stemming and spelling suggestions
- Offers scan popups and global hotkeys
- Supports offline access
What to know first
- Windows installer omits local dictionaries
- GoldenDict-ng requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later
- GoldenDict-ng requires macOS 13 or later
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