Reference.com Alternatives

Reference.com is described as 'Offers a massive online dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, quote finder, and translator (powered by Google Translate)- all for free' and is a Dictionary in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Reference.com, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone and Mac apps. The best Reference.com alternative is Wikipedia, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Reference.com are GoldenDict, Encyclopædia Britannica, Wikiless and WordReference.

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Alternatives list

  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
     
  2. Power Thesaurus icon
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    Power Thesaurus is a fast, comprehensive and easy-to-follow online thesaurus for writers, journalists, students and teachers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  3. 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.

    142 Microsoft Translator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
     
  4. WikiIndex icon
     14 likes

    Welcome to WikiIndex, a wiki of all wiki, wiki people, wiki software, wiki farms, and wiki ideas, a 'work in progress' founded in 2006.

    44 WikiIndex alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Oppia icon
     26 likes

    Oppia is a free, open-source learning platform. Full of interactive activities called 'explorations', Oppia helps curious minds learn and teach.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Your Mac also comes with a versatile Dictionary application. It also includes to other reference libraries such as thesaurus, Apple glossary, and Wikipedia. With it, you can find definitions, learn of the word's origin, find synonyms and antonyms, or get encyclopedic...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Thesaurus.com icon
     11 likes

    Comprehensive free thesaurus offering over 3 million synonyms and antonyms for precise language use with filters for relevance, length, and complexity, trusted worldwide for enhancing English language skills, and developed by Dictionary.com, LLC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. SpanishDict icon
     9 likes

    SpanishDict is a Spanish-learning website that offers a Spanish to English dictionary, a Spanish-English translator, video lessons, flashcards, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. Online dictionary and encyclopedia with pictures, facts, and videos. Get information and homework help with millions of articles in our free, online library.

    25 Encyclopedia.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Citizendium icon
     10 likes

    Citizendium, powered by MediaWiki, is "an open wiki project dedicated to creating a free, comprehensive, and reliable repository of structured knowledge". Unlike with Wikipedia, a contributor must register using their real name and verify their identity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MediaWiki
     
  11. ImTranslator icon
     13 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
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