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OpenVanilla vs Baidu Input: catalog facts
OpenVanilla	Baidu Input
Free Free and open source under the MIT License.	Free Free download; no price is listed on the site.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Six built-in input methods, including Cangjie and Jyutping Imports custom .cin input method tables	Large rare-character support to the GB18030-2022 standard AI continuation and writing assistant built in
macOS only Bopomofo is not included; it needs the separate McBopomofo app	Interface and documentation are in Chinese AI features likely send text to Baidu's servers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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