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WeType vs Baidu Input: catalog facts
WeType	Baidu Input
Free Offered as a free download.	Free Free download; no price is listed on the site.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Official input method from the WeChat team Typing predictions for Chinese text	Large rare-character support to the GB18030-2022 standard AI continuation and writing assistant built in
Website and documentation in Chinese only Closed source	Interface and documentation are in Chinese AI features likely send text to Baidu's servers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it 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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