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 UneeBee, Memrise, Rosetta Stone and Practice a Language.

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Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology.

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Babbel alternatives page was last updated Nov 21, 2024
  1. Duolingo icon
     339 likes

    Join over 300 million learners on Duolingo, the most popular way to learn languages! It’s free, fun and effective. The secret? Duolingo feels like a game and makes sure you stay motivated.

    233 Duolingo alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Duolingo Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Language Learning
    3.  Crowdsourced
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Reminders
    Duolingo iconBabbel Icon

    Duolingo VS Babbel

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    Comments about Duolingo as an Alternative to Babbel
     
    Guest

    Keeps in touch with friends in other parts of the world

    Positive commentMar 30, 2018
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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
  2. UneeBee icon
     19 likes

    UneeBee is an open-source, white-label alternative to Duolingo. Easily create interactive courses to teach anything. It’s great for companies, schools, and creators.

    79 UneeBee alternatives
    UneeBee screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    UneeBee Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Gamification
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Virtual Classroom
    UneeBee iconBabbel Icon

    UneeBee VS Babbel

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

    • UneeBee is the most popular Open Source alternative to Babbel.

    • UneeBee is Free and Open SourceBabbel is Paid and Proprietary
    • UneeBee is Privacy focusedBabbel is not according to our users
  3. Memrise icon
     194 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.

    270 Memrise alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Memrise Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Offline
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  4. Rosetta Stone icon
     52 likes

    Rosetta Stone is a language-learning software for individual and organizational use. It uses a method called spaced repetition, employing images, text, sound, and video to teach foreign languages without translation.

    176 Rosetta Stone alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
    • Mac

    Rosetta Stone Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Multiple languages
    Rosetta Stone iconBabbel Icon

    Rosetta Stone VS Babbel

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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
  5. Practice a Language icon
     7 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...

    25 Practice a Language alternatives
    An example conversation

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Practice a Language Features

    1.  Multiple languages
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  6. Busuu icon
     43 likes

    Join the global language learning community, take language courses to practice reading, writing, listening and speaking and learn a new language.

    150 Busuu alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Busuu Features

    1.  Native speakers
    2.  Based on Gecko engine
    Busuu iconBabbel Icon

    Busuu VS Babbel

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    Comments about Busuu as an Alternative to Babbel
     
    Guest

    It has a large selection of languages :)

    Positive commentSep 25, 2018
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    • Busuu is Freemium and ProprietaryBabbel is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Corgi AI icon
     4 likes

    We started the Corgi project as a hobby to help people overcome language barriers and make better use of their time online.

    66 Corgi AI alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome

    Corgi AI Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Website Translation
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  AI-Powered
    Corgi AI iconBabbel Icon

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  8. Vocabulary.com icon
     33 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.

    120 Vocabulary.com alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Vocabulary.com Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Flashcard generator
    3.  GMAT Vocabulary List
    Vocabulary.com iconBabbel Icon

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  9. Lenguia icon
     1 like

    Learn Languages as easy as a Child! Get fluent by immersing yourself in real content that you actually like, adapted to your language level.

    48 Lenguia alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Online

    Lenguia Features

    1.  Progress tracking
    2.  AI-Powered
    Lenguia iconBabbel Icon

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  10. Glossarie icon
     3 likes

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

    61 Glossarie alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Glossarie Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    Glossarie iconBabbel Icon

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  11. Toucan Language Learning icon
     6 likes

    Toucan will teach you Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and French without ever opening a textbook.

    192 Toucan Language Learning alternatives
    Toucan Language Learning screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Toucan Language Learning Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Browser extension
    Toucan Language Learning iconBabbel Icon

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  12. LingoDeer icon
     11 likes

    Learn languages smarter, not harder! LingoDeer teaches languages most effectively through fun lessons created by real teachers!.

    56 LingoDeer alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    LingoDeer Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Offline
    LingoDeer iconBabbel Icon

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