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Glosbe vs Merriam-Webster 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.

Glosbe

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Glosbe for free multilingual dictionary lookups, contextual examples, and longer-text translation across web and mobile. Look elsewhere if your workflow depends on its API, or if you need the personal dictionary saving feature now.

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Merriam-Webster combines dictionary and thesaurus access with offline lookup, learning tools, and website editorial content. The app is free with ads, while specialized dictionaries and ad-free options are available through listed purchases.

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The facts

GlosbeMerriam-Webster Dictionary
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planNot publishedSee the plans
Plans publishedNone5
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteglosbe.commerriam-webster.com
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Glosbe: what it does well

  • Free access to dictionaries and longer-text translation.
  • Available on web, Android, and iOS, with offline access.
  • Includes usage examples, pronunciation, and audio recordings.
  • Users can contribute entries, translations, pronunciations, and examples.
  • Some languages include conjugation or declension tables.

What to know first

  • The API is shut down until further notice.
  • Saving translations to a personal dictionary is marked as coming soon.
  • Data is published under a mix of CC-BY-SA, FDL, and custom licenses.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary: what it does well

  • Offline dictionary definitions and synonyms.
  • Voice search and vocabulary quizzes.
  • Website includes grammar guidance, games, and wordplay.
  • Free non-commercial API use up to 1,000 queries daily.

What to know first

  • Free app version includes ads.
  • Medical, Legal, and Kids dictionaries require in-app purchase.
  • Commercial API terms require contacting Merriam-Webster.

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