Chinese Character Web API alternatives
10 other dictionaries APIs compared on authentication, HTTPS, CORS and documented endpoints.
| API | Auth | HTTPS | CORS | Endpoints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Character Web | No auth | No | No | — |
| Oxford | API key | Yes | No | 26 |
| Wordnik | API key | Yes | Unknown | 16 |
| Collins | API key | Yes | Unknown | — |
| Synonyms | API key | Yes | Unknown | — |
| Free Dictionary | No auth | Yes | Unknown | — |
| WordSoHard | No auth | Yes | Yes | — |
| SayItVid | API key | Yes | Yes | — |
| Merriam-Webster | API key | Yes | Unknown | — |
| Words | API key | Yes | Unknown | — |
| Random Lexicon | No auth | Yes | Yes | — |
Oxford
DictionariesThe Oxford Dictionaries API gives you access to our world-renowned dictionary data, including definitions, translations, synonyms, and audio pronunciations.
Wordnik
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Collins
DictionariesBilingual Dictionary and Thesaurus Data
Synonyms
DictionariesSynonyms, thesaurus and antonyms information for any given word
Free Dictionary
DictionariesDefinitions, phonetics, pronunciations, parts of speech, examples, synonyms
WordSoHard
DictionariesWord definitions with Scrabble validity and tile score in one call, built for word games
SayItVid
DictionariesEnglish video pronunciation search with timestamps, IPA phonetics and subtitle context
Merriam-Webster
DictionariesDictionary and Thesaurus Data
Words
DictionariesDefinitions and synonyms for more than 150,000 words
Random Lexicon
DictionariesRandom words and definitions using optional filters