Merriam-Webster Dictionary
7.2#8 in online dictionariesFrom $9.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMerriam-Webster Dictionary vs Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries
8.0#2 in online dictionariesFrom $9.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Merriam-Webster Dictionary | Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The maker describes its sites and apps as language resources for visitors, English-language learners, and users seeking reference and vocabulary-building tools. | The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is designed for advanced-level learners of British or American English. |
Merriam-Webster Dictionary plans
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus appFree
- Premium Monthly$1.79 a month
- Remove Ads$2.99, paid once
- All References + Remove Ads$5.99, paid once
- Premium Annual$9.99 a year
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries plans
- Free siteFree
- Free 3-day trialFree
- Free online accessFree
- One-month access to OALD10 app$3.99 a month
- One-year access to OALD10 app$9.99 a year
- Four-years access to OALD10$29.99, paid once
Pick Merriam-Webster Dictionary if…
It suits visitors, English-language learners, and anyone looking for reference or vocabulary-building tools. Developers may also find the API relevant for adding dictionary content to apps.
Pick Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries if…
It suits advanced-level learners of British or American English, as well as learners seeking grammar practice or academic vocabulary references. Developers can use the API and its sandbox for dictionary data access.