ColorDict AlternativesDictionaries and other similar apps like ColorDict

ColorDict is described as 'StarDict compatible universal dictionary for Android. You can search words and idioms in many dictionaries at once. You don't need an internet connection to search because StarDict dictionaries are stored in the sdcard' and is a Dictionary in the education & reference category. There are nine alternatives to ColorDict for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, iPhone, Mac and Windows apps. The best ColorDict alternative is GoldenDict, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ColorDict are GoldenDict-ng, SilverDict, Longman English Dictionary Online and Dicty.

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ColorDict is a StarDict compatible universal dictionary for Android. You can search words and idioms in many dictionaries...

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  1. GoldenDict icon
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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

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    GoldenDict Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Website Translation
    3.  Standalone

    GoldenDict VS ColorDict

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

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

    • GoldenDict is Freemium and Open SourceColorDict is Free and Proprietary
  2. GoldenDict-ng icon
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    The Next Generation GoldenDict.

    53 GoldenDict-ng alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Text to Speech
    7.  Portable
    8.  Online translation

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    SilverDict VS ColorDict

     
    • SilverDict is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ColorDict.

    • SilverDict is Free and Open SourceColorDict is Free and Proprietary
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    The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online is an online version of the CD-ROM of the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Updated Edition.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online

    Longman English Dictionary Online VS ColorDict

     
    • Longman English Dictionary Online is the most popular Web-based alternative to ColorDict.

    • Longman English Dictionary Online is Free and ProprietaryColorDict is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Dicty icon
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    Thanks to Dicty, thousands of free dictionaries become available for use with your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad .

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Dicty VS ColorDict

     
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    Free, as starDicts should be. Can import custom StarDict files, as starDicts should be.

    Dicty icon
    • Dicty is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to ColorDict.

    • Dicty is Free and ProprietaryColorDict is also Free and Proprietary
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    Client/server software, human language dictionary databases, and tools supporting the DICT protocol (RFC 2229).

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    dictd Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Terminal-based
    4.  Support of multiple dicitonary formats

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  7. Lexpanse icon
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    2450 free basic offline dictionaries in 50 languages available for download. In-built WordNet dictionary, the biggest English language free dictionary. Self-learning module in the form of flashcards. Lexpanse also uses Wikipedia and Wiktionary.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Lexpanse Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Voice Search

    Lexpanse VS ColorDict

     
    • Lexpanse is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to ColorDict.

    • Lexpanse is Freemium and ProprietaryColorDict is Free and Proprietary
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    An application for viewing StarDict dictionaries and dictionaries in Lingvo DSL format.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Dictionary Universal Features

    1.  Suggests DSL format

    Dictionary Universal VS ColorDict

     
    • Dictionary Universal is the most popular commercial alternative to ColorDict.

    • Dictionary Universal is Paid and ProprietaryColorDict is Free and Proprietary
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    Simple GTK dictionary application powered by Wiktionary

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Quick Lookup Features

    1.  Gtk

    Quick Lookup VS ColorDict

     
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