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About SooSL

SooSL is software for making and publishing a sign language dictionary. It works with any sign language and is offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Dictionaries can include videos for signs, example sentences, and comments, and signs can be looked up by handshape, location, motion, or gloss. SooSL Web publishes dictionaries online for viewing on desktop computers, tablets, or smartphones. Pricing details are not provided on the homepage.

Key features

  • Create sign language dictionaries with video entries, example sentences and comments
  • Look up signs by handshape, location, motion or gloss
  • Provide glosses in one or more written languages
  • Distinguish multiple senses, synonyms, dialects and word classes
  • Publish dictionaries online through SooSL Web for desktop, tablet or smartphone
  • Use desktop software on Windows, macOS or Linux
Best for: People and organizations documenting, teaching, or learning sign languages who need to build and publish dictionaries.
Good for
  • Works with any sign language, according to the site
  • Supports video entries, example sentences, and multilingual glosses
  • Offers both desktop applications and web publishing via SooSL Web
Watch out for
  • Pricing details are not stated in the source
  • Not open source, according to the source metadata

SooSL at a glance

Website
soosl.net
Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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SooSL FAQ

What is SooSL used for?
SooSL is software for making and publishing a sign language dictionary.
Which operating systems are supported?
SooSL is offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux. SooSL Web runs in a browser and can be viewed on desktop computers, tablets, or smartphones.
Can I publish dictionaries online?
Yes. SooSL Web at web.soosl.net is for publishing SooSL dictionaries on the Internet.
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