Babbel AlternativesLanguage Learning Tools and other similar apps like Babbel

Babbel is described as 'The new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology' and is a language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Babbel for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Babbel alternative is Duolingo, which is free. Other great apps like Babbel are Memrise, Busuu, Rosetta Stone and Mondly.

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  1. Duolingo icon

    Duolingo

     351 likes

    Duolingo offers a gamified platform to learn over 30 languages for free. Engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice with intelligent chatbots. Join 300 million users and track progress with rewards. Optional Duolingo Plus removes ads and adds features.

    271 Duolingo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Keeps in touch with friends in other parts of the world

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Duolingo is a great Babbel alternative.

    • Duolingo is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Babbel.

    • Duolingo is the most popular free alternative to Babbel.

    • Duolingo is Freemium and ProprietaryBabbel is Paid and Proprietary
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    Memrise

     196 likes

    Have fun while learning a foreign language with Memrise. The more you enjoy learning, the more (and quicker) your skills will develop. This is why entertainment mixed with real-life, relevant content is at the very core of the Memrise language learning experience.

    299 Memrise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Busuu icon

    Busuu

     47 likes

    Provides courses for 12 languages created by native experts, covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with offline mode, placement tests, personalized study plans, official certification, and a global learning community.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    It has a large selection of languages :)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Busuu is Freemium and ProprietaryBabbel is Paid and Proprietary
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    Mondly

    Features over 1000 language combinations, daily lessons, and 41 real-life conversations, covering 50 key topics and practical vocabulary, offering standard and VR learning, with interactive exercises and tracking for learners at ...

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    Rosetta Stone

     53 likes

    Language-learning platform using spaced repetition with images, text, sound, and videos to teach foreign languages without translation. Supports writing exercises and grammar lessons. It offers immediate scoring and customizable feedback, ideal for personalized progression.

    195 Rosetta Stone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Rosetta Stone is the most popular Mac & SaaS alternative to Babbel.

    • Rosetta Stone is the most popular commercial alternative to Babbel.

    • Rosetta Stone is Paid and ProprietaryBabbel is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Mondly

     21 likes

    Features over 1000 language combinations, daily lessons, and 41 real-life conversations, covering 50 key topics and practical vocabulary, offering standard and VR learning, with interactive exercises and tracking for learners at multiple levels.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Lingvist

     31 likes

    Learn Spanish, French, German, Russian, and English with Lingvist – a hyper-efficient vocabulary builder that uses AI to improve your memory.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Practice a Language

     9 likes

    Practice having a conversation in the language that you want to learn by speaking and writing with OpenAI's GPT-3.5. If you're still learning the language, then you can write your response in your native language and it will be translated to the language that you want to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Practice a Language is the most popular Open Source alternative to Babbel.

    • Practice a Language is Free and Open SourceBabbel is Paid and Proprietary
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    Vocabulary.com

     35 likes

    Vocabulary.com is the easiest, most intelligent way to improve your vocabulary. It combines an adaptive learning system (The Challenge) with the world’s fastest dictionary (The Dictionary) so that you can more quickly and more efficiently learn words.

    131 Vocabulary.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Study Snacks

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    Turn learning into a word puzzle in Study Snacks!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
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    LinguaCafe

     5 likes

    LinguaCafe is a free, web-based and self-hosted platform that helps language learners read in foreign languages. It allows users to import texts from different sources, and provides a set of tools that helps them easily acquire vocabulary.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    • LinguaCafe is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Babbel.

    • LinguaCafe is Free and Open SourceBabbel is Paid and Proprietary
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    Glossarie

     5 likes

    Learn vocabulary the natural, immersive way. Build your skills in French, Italian or Spanish whilst you read your favourite books.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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