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Tipword vs Collec

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Tipword compared with Collec
DetailTipword logo TipwordCollec logo Collec
What it doesHold a key over any word on your Mac and see its translation right beside it Everything you collect, organized into intelligence
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$12 once, not per month. Includes all 54 languages, works in every app and PDF, supports up to 3 Macs, and 1 year of free updates. 14-day money-back guarantee. Free: $0/month with 1 solo workspace, 3 shared collections, 300 blocks, 3 GB storage, 500 credits/month. Starter: $8/seat/month with unlimited members and collections, 100 GB storage, 5,000 credits/month. Pro: $16/seat/month with 10,000 credits/month, 500 GB storage, API access. Business: $32/seat/m
Key features
  • Translate any word by holding Option and pointing at it
  • Works in films, PDFs, websites, chats and every app
  • Supports 54 languages total
  • 20 languages with offline translation on macOS 15 or later
  • Reads text in images, PDFs and screenshots
  • Lives in menu bar and never requires selecting text
  • License works on up to 3 Macs
  • One year of free updates included
  • Private with Google key: only the word you point at is sent to Google
  • Save content in one click from any webpage
  • Interactive drag-and-drop organization
  • Real-time sync across devices
  • Browser side panel for quick access
  • Over 60 content categories
  • Team collaboration and sharing
  • Multiple AI model support
  • Chrome extension and web app
  • API access for Pro and above
  • Shareable pre-built collections
What makes it different
  • Translates words right where they are without selection or copying, even in subtitles and PDFs
  • 54 languages with 20 available offline on macOS 15 or later
  • One-time $12 payment with no subscription and lifetime access
  • Works in any app, image or PDF on macOS 14 or later
  • Private and secure: offline translation available with no data sent to servers
  • Leader in link management and collaboration
  • One-click capture without interrupting workflow
  • Fluid interactive UI designed for thinking in motion
  • Cloud-based with real-time device synchronization
  • Pre-built shareable collections to start with
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 −3 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)220
Referring domains (Majestic)270

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