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Squirrel vs OpenVanilla: catalog facts
Squirrel	OpenVanilla
Free Free and open source, with optional donations to the developer.	Free Free and open source under the MIT License.
macOS	macOS
Many Chinese input schemes, from Pinyin to Cangjie and Jyutping Custom input schemes can be written and shared	Six built-in input methods, including Cangjie and Jyutping Imports custom .cin input method tables
Configuration is done through text files and takes some learning Documentation is mainly in Chinese	macOS only Bopomofo is not included; it needs the separate McBopomofo app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	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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