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Crow Translate vs Dialect: catalog facts
Crow TranslateDialect
Free

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, Linux, Command line Linux
  • Translates text from the screen or selection with shortcuts
  • Can use a local OpenAI-compatible endpoint or LibreTranslate
  • Native GNOME interface
  • Choice of several translation backends
  • Third-party engines behind Mozhi may store submitted text
  • No macOS build
  • Linux only
  • Relies on external translation services
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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