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Sogou Input Method vs McBopomofo: catalog facts
Sogou Input MethodMcBopomofo
Free

Free to download from the official site.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT License.

macOS macOS, Linux, Web
  • Supports full and double pinyin
  • Large built-in vocabulary
  • Supports six keyboard layouts
  • User-editable dictionary
  • Website is in Chinese only
  • Closed source
  • Traditional Chinese Bopomofo input only
  • Website and documentation are in Chinese
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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