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Baidu Input vs Squirrel: catalog facts
Baidu Input	Squirrel
Free Free download; no price is listed on the site.	Free Free and open source, with optional donations to the developer.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	macOS
Large rare-character support to the GB18030-2022 standard AI continuation and writing assistant built in	Many Chinese input schemes, from Pinyin to Cangjie and Jyutping Custom input schemes can be written and shared
Interface and documentation are in Chinese AI features likely send text to Baidu's servers	Configuration is done through text files and takes some learning Documentation is mainly in Chinese
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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