Merriam-Webster Dictionary vs The Free Dictionary

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

The Free Dictionary plans

• Classic free appFree
• The Free Dictionary appFree
• The Free Dictionary websiteFree
• Ad-free upgrade$5.99, paid once
• Dictionary Pro$9.99, 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 The Free Dictionary if…

It suits readers who want a broad reference library with vocabulary tools, translation lookup, and offline English dictionary access. It may also suit developers seeking API access, though the listing directs them to contact Farlex for instructions.