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OpenVanilla vs Squirrel: catalog facts
OpenVanillaSquirrel
Free

Free and open source under the MIT License.

Free

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

macOS macOS
  • Six built-in input methods, including Cangjie and Jyutping
  • Imports custom .cin input method tables
  • Many Chinese input schemes, from Pinyin to Cangjie and Jyutping
  • Custom input schemes can be written and shared
  • macOS only
  • Bopomofo is not included; it needs the separate McBopomofo app
  • Configuration is done through text files and takes some learning
  • Documentation is mainly in Chinese
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT 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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