Babylon Alternatives for Linux

Babylon is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is GoldenDict, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Babylon and eight of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Babylon are dict.cc, StarDict, Eudic and Tagaini jisho.

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  1. GoldenDict icon

    GoldenDict

     214 likes

    GoldenDict is an 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.

    62 GoldenDict alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    GoldenDict vs Babylon Comments
    ushabuntu
    Positive
    4

    Does the job, indexes .BGL files like a boss, and can add more sources (Wikipedia) or dictionaries.

    Xahkyen
    Positive
    0

    Amazing. GoldenDict can index the Babylon .BGL and many other dictionary files.

    Guest
    Negative
    -7

    Goldendict is good, but is not the same as Babylon. Babylon is strictly a translator and not trying to be like wikipedia.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GoldenDict is Freemium and Open SourceBabylon is Freemium and Proprietary
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    dict.cc

     44 likes

    dict.cc is not only an online dictionary translating from English and German to 21 languages. Its an attempt to create a platform where users from all over the world can share their knowledge in the field of translations.

    96 dict.cc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Try the PDA version of this dictionary!
     
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    StarDict

     35 likes

    Cross-platform and international dictionary.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • AmigaOS
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    Eudic

     5 likes

    The Eudict is an essential reference software for English learners. It starts quickly, has a full range of features, is ad-free, and provides an uninterrupted experience. With a massive expandable vocabulary library and customizable editing, it supports translations in multiple...

    10 Eudic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. Tagaini jisho icon

    Tagaini jisho

     27 likes

    Tagaini Jisho is a free to use Japanese dictionary. It is available in several languages such as german or french.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Very useful kanji information
     
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    dictd

     3 likes

    Client/server software, human language dictionary databases, and tools supporting the DICT protocol (RFC 2229).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Babiloo

     4 likes

    Babiloo is a free open source software developed to read offline dictionaries.

    • Runs on most of the platforms, Windows, Linux, MacOS, Nokia S60 (>1.9).
    • Supports dictionaries in SDictionary, and StarDict formats.
    • HTML displaying for the supported dictionaries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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