GoldenDict vs MDBG Chinese Dictionary

GoldenDict plans

• GoldenDictFree
• GoldenDict mobile versionPriced on request

MDBG Chinese Dictionary plans

• MDBG Chinese-English Dictionary for macOS trialFree
• Chinese Reader Preview EditionFree
• Online dictionaryFree
• Chinese Reader Free EditionFree
• MDBG free online dictionaryFree
• MDBG macOS trialFree

Pick GoldenDict if…

GoldenDict suits readers who need to search several dictionary formats, web references, or audio sources, including from other applications. Its Windows installer requires users to obtain local dictionaries separately.

Pick MDBG Chinese Dictionary if…

MDBG suits Chinese learners who want dictionary lookup alongside reading and practice tools. Its offline macOS dictionary and Windows Chinese Reader may suit people who need desktop lookup or text scanning.