Purple Dictionary AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Translators

The best Translator alternative to Purple Dictionary is Google Translate, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Purple Dictionary and many of them are Translators so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Translator alternatives to Purple Dictionary are GoldenDict, GoldenDict-ng, WordReference and Linguee.

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Purple Dictionary alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2023
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  1. Google Translate icon

    Google Translate

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    Instantly translate text in real-time across over 100 languages using Google Translate. Features include voice input on mobile, offline translations, and integration with Google services. Available for free with no registration, it offers transliteration, pronunciation guidance, and more.

    38 Google Translate alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Docs
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    Top Google Translate Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Real-time translation
    3.  Translator
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Language Detection
    6.  Website Translation
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Synonyms
    11.  Built-in Dictionary
    12.  Translation-platform

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  2. GoldenDict icon

    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.

    65 GoldenDict alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    A feathery thing

    GoldenDict Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Website Translation
    3.  Standalone

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    • GoldenDict is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Purple Dictionary.

    • GoldenDict is Freemium and Open SourcePurple Dictionary is Free and Open Source
  4. GoldenDict-ng icon

    GoldenDict-ng

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    The Next Generation GoldenDict.

    53 GoldenDict-ng alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    GoldenDict-ng screenshot 1

    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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  5. WordReference icon

    WordReference

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    WordReference is a free online Oxford dictionaries for Spanish, French, Italian, German and more.

    52 WordReference alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Alfred
    Homepage

    WordReference Features

    1.  Spanish

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  6. Linguee icon

    Linguee

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    Linguee is a new kind of dictionary app for French-English, Spanish-English and other language pairs. You will find reliable translations in the shortest time, even when you're offline.

    95 Linguee alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Linguee start page

    Linguee Features

    1.  Online translation

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  7. Tatoeba icon

    Tatoeba

     54 likes
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    At its core, Tatoeba is a large database of example sentences translated into several languages. Search example sentences translated into many languages. Add and translate your own sentences. It's collaborative, open, free, and even addictive.

    70 Tatoeba alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Main Page

    Tatoeba Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Crowdsourced
    3.  Multiple languages

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  9. dict.cc icon

    dict.cc

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    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.

    93 dict.cc alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Translation from German to 21 languages

    dict.cc Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Text to Speech
    3.  Crowdsourced
    4.  Website Translation
    5.  User generated

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  10. Lingoes icon

    Lingoes

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    Lingoes is an easy and intuitive dictionary and text translation software. It offers lookup dictionaries, full text translation, capture word on screen, translate selected text and pronunciation of words. Lingoes sits in the system tray and becomes ones pop-up dictionary and the.

    95 Lingoes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window (several other view types possible)
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, v2.9.2, released in August 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Lingoes Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Thesaurus
    4.  Sits in the System Tray

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  11. StarDict icon

    StarDict

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    Cross-platform and international dictionary.

    73 StarDict alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    The project seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 3.0.6, released in January 2015, but it can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free

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  12. Microsoft Translator icon

    Microsoft Translator

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    Translates over 70 languages including text, voice, and images, with offline use available. Features device synchronization and instant wearable translation. Ideal for travel and everyday needs.

    109 Microsoft Translator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    Microsoft Translator screenshot 1
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    Microsoft Translator Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Multiple languages

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  13. ImTranslator icon

    ImTranslator

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    Browser extension that provides online translations powered by Babylon, Google, Microsoft and other translation engines for over 66 languages.

    96 ImTranslator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    ImTranslator screenshot 1

    ImTranslator Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Opera extension

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  14. Glosbe icon

    Glosbe

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    Glosbe is a platform providing free dictionaries with in-context translations (translated sentences - the so-called translation memory). You will find here:

    78 Glosbe alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Glosbe screenshot 1

    Glosbe Features

    1.  Online translation

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