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OpenVanilla vs WeType: catalog facts
OpenVanilla	WeType
Free Free and open source under the MIT License.	Free Offered as a free download.
macOS	macOS
Six built-in input methods, including Cangjie and Jyutping Imports custom .cin input method tables	Official input method from the WeChat team Typing predictions for Chinese text
macOS only Bopomofo is not included; it needs the separate McBopomofo app	Website and documentation in Chinese only Closed source
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 1, 2026

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