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ATOK vs Google Japanese Input: catalog facts
ATOKGoogle Japanese Input
Paid

Sold as the ATOK Passport subscription with a free trial.

Free

Free to download and use.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS
  • Conversion engine that adapts to your typing habits
  • 63 optional genre dictionaries
  • Large vocabulary built from web usage
  • Automatic dictionary updates
  • Subscription required after the trial
  • Website and interface are in Japanese
  • No Linux build; Mozc fills that role
  • Site and help are in Japanese
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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