Cambridge Dictionary vs Dictionary.com

Cambridge Dictionary9.4Visit Dictionary.com8.9Visit

Higher score Cambridge Dictionary #1 in Online Dictionaries 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit site

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Dictionary.com #6 in Online Dictionaries 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Dictionary.com

• Cambridge Dictionary fits best

  Learners needing authoritative English tools

• Dictionary.com fits best

  General English lookup and word games

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Side by side

Feature	Cambridge Dictionary 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Dictionary.com 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Online Dictionaries	#6 in Online Dictionaries
Best for	Learners needing authoritative English tools	General English lookup and word games
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Features Cambridge Dictionary 3/4 · Dictionary.com 2/4
Audio pronunciation	✓	✓
Usage examples	✓	✓
Translation lookup	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps	Ios_android	Ios_android
Languages covered	29	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	British and American audio pronunciations with usage examples Bilingual dictionaries and translation lookup across 29 languages Free learning resources, mobile apps, and Dictionary API access	Free access across web, iOS, and Android Audio pronunciation, examples, senses, and word forms Adds thesaurus links, etymology, quizzes, and games
Cons	Mobile applications provide access to selected Cambridge content Some mobile content and ad-removal options may involve in-app purchases The service centers on English learning and reference needs	Focused on English rather than broader translation workflows Related synonym and antonym searches use Thesaurus.com Editorial extras may exceed the needs of quick lookups
Our verdict	Cambridge Dictionary is an online reference service from Cambridge University Press for English learners, teachers, and general language users. Its core offering combines English definitions with British and American audio pronunciations,… Read the review →	Dictionary.com is a free online English dictionary for learners, writers, students, teachers, and anyone exploring language. Its searchable entries cover definitions, multiple word senses, audio pronunciation, usage examples, synonyms,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cambridge Dictionary — where it wins

  • British and American audio pronunciations with usage examples
  • Bilingual dictionaries and translation lookup across 29 languages
  • Free learning resources, mobile apps, and Dictionary API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Mobile applications provide access to selected Cambridge content
  • Some mobile content and ad-removal options may involve in-app purchases
  • The service centers on English learning and reference needs

• Dictionary.com — where it wins

  • Free access across web, iOS, and Android
  • Audio pronunciation, examples, senses, and word forms
  • Adds thesaurus links, etymology, quizzes, and games

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on English rather than broader translation workflows
  • Related synonym and antonym searches use Thesaurus.com
  • Editorial extras may exceed the needs of quick lookups

• Cambridge Dictionary9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad English learning reference with free access, audio, examples, and bilingual lookup.

  Visit siteFull verdict →
• Dictionary.com8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free English reference with definitions, pronunciation, examples, and word-play extras.

  Visit Dictionary.comFull verdict →