GoldenDict Alternatives

GoldenDict is described as 'Open-source dictionary program for PC computers that gives translations of words and phrases for different languages. It allows use of several popular dictionary file formats simultaneously' and is a very popular Dictionary in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GoldenDict for a variety of platforms, including Android, Web-based, Windows, Linux and iPhone apps. The best GoldenDict alternative is Wiktionary, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GoldenDict are GoldenDict-ng, WordReference, StarDict and Lingoes.

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  1. Google's dictionary extension on Google Chrome. With it, you can double-click any word to view its definition in a small pop-up bubble, or search the complete definition of any word or phrase using the address bar dictionary.

    55 Google Dictionary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
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  2. MDict icon
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    MDict is a multi-platform open dictionary. It doesn't have built-in datas but use database convert/built by other users. Features:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  3. Artha icon
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    Artha is a handy thesaurus based on WordNet with distinct features like global hotkey look-up, passive desktop notifications, regular expression based search, etc.. Artha may be used as a free open-source replacement to the proprietary WordWeb Pro.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. QuickDic offline multilingual translation dictionary.

    • Multi-lingual dictionaries between many language pairs.
    • FREE, ad-free, and open-source!
    • Dictionaries stored on SD card (works offline!)
    • Create your own dictionaries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  5. Merriam-Webster icon
     45 likes

    Free online dictionary, thesaurus, spanish-english and medical dictionaries, audio pronunciations, Word of the Day, word games, and many more high-quality Merriam-Webster language resources.

    81 Merriam-Webster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. QStarDict icon
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    QStarDict is a free dictionary program written using Qt4. The user interface is similar to StarDict.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. SilverDict icon
     1 like

    This project is intended to be a modern, from-the-ground-up, maintainable alternative to GoldenDict(-ng), developed with Flask and React.

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  8. Online Dictionary - Multiple dictionaries including: English dictionary, medical dictionary, legal dictionary, financial dictionary, computer dictionary, thesaurus, dictionary of acronyms and abbreviations, dictionary of idioms, thesaurus, Columbia encyclopedia, Wikipedia...

    68 The Free Dictionary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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  9. Dictionary .NET is a tiny, easy and smart multilingual dictionary translating from/to 65 languages using Googles and Bing services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. InfiniDict icon
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    The snappy online English dictionary. Fast search, word lists, and flashcards for language learners and enthusiasts alike.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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  11. GNOME Dictionary is a simple, clean, elegant application to look up words in online dictionaries using the DICT protocol.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
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  12. Treegle Dictionary is a new kind of dictionary that arranges definitions in a tree format. With this format, you can see how each component of a definition contributes to the meaning of a word.

    20 Treegle Dictionary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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