Free Babbel AlternativesLanguage Learning Tools and other similar apps like Babbel

The best free alternative to Babbel is Duolingo. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Babbel and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Babbel are Memrise, Busuu, Mondly and Vocabulary.com.

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  1. Duolingo icon
     353 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.

    304 Duolingo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Duolingo vs Babbel Comments
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    Positive
    0

    Keeps in touch with friends in other parts of the world

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Duolingo is Freemium and ProprietaryBabbel is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Memrise icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    185 Busuu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Busuu vs Babbel Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It has a large selection of languages :)

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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. Vocabulary.com icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. 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
     
  7. Study Snacks icon
     2 likes

    Turn learning into a word puzzle in Study Snacks!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
     
  8. LinguaMerse icon
     1 like

    A language learning web app where you learn to share opinions, ask questions, and connect your ideas naturally from day one.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Corgi AI icon
     5 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  10. LinguaCafe  icon
     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
     
  11. Glossarie icon
     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
     
  12. Preply icon
     7 likes

    Access a global network of over 25,000 tutors in languages, math, music, and more. Preply provides personalized learning with flexible payment, accommodating diverse needs and preferences across students of all ages. Sessions available both online and in-home.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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