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Squirrel vs Baidu Input: catalog facts
Squirrel	Baidu Input
Free Free and open source, with optional donations to the developer.	Free Free download; no price is listed on the site.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Many Chinese input schemes, from Pinyin to Cangjie and Jyutping Custom input schemes can be written and shared	Large rare-character support to the GB18030-2022 standard AI continuation and writing assistant built in
Configuration is done through text files and takes some learning Documentation is mainly in Chinese	Interface and documentation are in Chinese AI features likely send text to Baidu's servers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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