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Jyutping vs Squirrel: catalog facts
JyutpingSquirrel
Free

Free and open source with no ads; donations are accepted.

Free

Free and open source, with optional donations to the developer.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS macOS
  • Works fully offline with no ads
  • Reverse lookup through pinyin, Cangjie, Quick and stroke input
  • Many Chinese input schemes, from Pinyin to Cangjie and Jyutping
  • Custom input schemes can be written and shared
  • Requires knowing Cantonese pronunciation to type
  • No Linux version mentioned
  • Configuration is done through text files and takes some learning
  • Documentation is mainly in Chinese
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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