MDict Alternatives for Linux

MDict 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 10 alternatives to MDict and six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to MDict are GoldenDict-ng, StarDict, Eudic and dictd.

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    GoldenDict

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    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.

    64 GoldenDict alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    A feathery thing
     

    • GoldenDict is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to MDict.

    • GoldenDict is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MDict.

    • GoldenDict is Freemium and Open SourceMDict is Free and Proprietary
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    StarDict

     35 likes

    Cross-platform and international dictionary.

    73 StarDict alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • AmigaOS
    dictionary window
     

    • StarDict is the most popular Web-based alternative to MDict.

    • StarDict is Free and Open SourceMDict is Free and Proprietary
    • StarDict is Privacy focused and LightweightMDict is not according to our users
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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 (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Eudic is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to MDict.

    • Eudic is Freemium and ProprietaryMDict is Free and Proprietary

  6. dictd

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    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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    Quick Lookup

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    Simple GTK dictionary application powered by Wiktionary

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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