WordReference AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Translators

The best Translator alternative to WordReference is GoldenDict, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to WordReference and 19 are Translators so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Translator alternatives to WordReference are GoldenDict-ng, Linguee, dict.cc and Lingoes.

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

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WordReference alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2023
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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.

    65 GoldenDict alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    GoldenDict Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Website Translation
    3.  Standalone

    GoldenDict VS WordReference

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

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

    • GoldenDict is Freemium and Open SourceWordReference 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

    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

    GoldenDict-ng VS WordReference

     
  3. Linguee icon
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Linguee Features

    1.  Online translation

    Linguee VS WordReference

     
  4. dict.cc icon
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    dict.cc Features

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

    dict.cc VS WordReference

     
    • dict.cc is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to WordReference.

    • dict.cc is Free and ProprietaryWordReference is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Lingoes icon
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    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

    Lingoes VS WordReference

     
  6. StarDict icon
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    Cross-platform and international dictionary.

    73 StarDict alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • AmigaOS
    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

    StarDict VS WordReference

     
  7. Glosbe icon
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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 PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Glosbe Features

    1.  Online translation

    Glosbe VS WordReference

     
  8. Tr-ex.me icon
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    Bilingual dictionary offering contextual translations and examples sourced from films, documents, and websites. Uses an automated algorithm for calculation and displays feedback on translation accuracy, aiding comprehensive language learning.

    21 Tr-ex.me alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Tr-ex.me Features

    1.  AI-Powered
    2.  AI-Translation

    Tr-ex.me VS WordReference

     
  9. Wordo icon
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    Wordo.co is the clean and social dictionary, loved by word-geeks, Wiktionary enthousiasts and students.

    22 Wordo alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Wordo Features

    1.  Wiki

    Wordo VS WordReference

     
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    Offers online/offline translation, a dictionary, and phrasebooks. Syncs translations, supports text, speech, and image translation. Includes 18 language profiles, translation widget, and premium features like ad-free usage and offline mode.

    104 PROMT Translator alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery

    PROMT Translator Features

    1.  Website Translation
    2.  Machine translation
    3.  Online translation

    PROMT Translator VS WordReference

     
  11. Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Lion allows you to send a query to the German-English, -French, -Spanish and -Italian LEO dictionaries (Chinese is currently not supported) with a click of your mouse from almost all MS Windows applications.

    67 Lion (LEO dictionary) alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Windows Phone

    Lion (LEO dictionary) Features

    1.  Spanish

    Lion (LEO dictionary) VS WordReference

     
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    Multilingual dictionary. The Blueseal dictionary provides translations of words and expressions between German, English, Spanish and French in all possible combinations. It also provides a synonym dictionary for all these languages.

    45 Blueseal Dictionary alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Blueseal Dictionary Features

    1.  Synonyms
    2.  Spanish

    Blueseal Dictionary VS WordReference

     
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