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Dialect vs DeepL: catalog facts
Dialect	DeepL
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free translator and free API key, with paid plans for more usage and features.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Native GNOME interface Choice of several translation backends	Translates whole documents as well as text Writing assistant and live voice translation alongside the translator
Linux only Relies on external translation services	Text is processed on DeepL's servers Many features and higher limits need a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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