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Dictionaries vs Mate Translate: catalog facts
Dictionaries	Mate Translate
Freemium Free download, with a paid purchase offered on the site.	Freemium Can be tried for free; paid options are offered.
macOS	macOS, iOS, Browser extension
Works inside any app through macOS Look Up Over 80 languages with pronunciation audio	248 languages Extensions for all major browsers plus Mac and iOS apps
Translations are to and from English macOS only	Proprietary, with some features behind payment No Windows, Linux or Android apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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