The Best Duolingo AlternativesTop Language & Flashcard Learning Tools like Duolingo

Duolingo is described as 'Gamify language learning with Duolingo, offering over 30 languages for free. Practice vital skills with intelligent chatbots and community rewards' and is a very popular language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Duolingo for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Duolingo alternative is Memrise, which is free. Other great apps like Duolingo are AnkiDroid, Busuu, LibreLingo and Lingvist.

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  1. Memrise icon

    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.

    318 Memrise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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    Memrise vs Duolingo Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Not Yourbusiness
    1

    It used to be more well-presented. No fuzz, no spin, just straight down the middle.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    6

    Memrise only teaches vocabulary.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Although it's for learning those are different purposes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Memrise is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  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.

    176 Busuu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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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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  6. LibreLingo icon

    LibreLingo

     42 likes

    My goal is to start a community-driven language-learning platform that gives its users and contributors a way to influence its future and adapt it to special requirements.

    Cost / License

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    • Online
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    LibreLingo vs Duolingo Comments
    DeeJayLSP
    Negative
    3

    To date, it only allows learning Spanish from English

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    It is completely Free Open Source Software and everyone can use it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    hundvd7
    Negative
    2

    Absolutely not even close. Only Spanish from English, and 0 community features

    3 of 4 comments
    • LibreLingo is Free and Open SourceDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Lingvist icon

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Lingvist vs Duolingo Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    It caps your learning at 3000 words while Duolingo is completely free, with no cap on vocabulary or any basic functionality. The only cost comes from buying additional services like Tinycards, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Lingvist is Paid and ProprietaryDuolingo is Freemium 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Mondly vs Duolingo Comments
    yew-opal7795
    Negative
    1

    Mondly is good for learning sentences, before going somewhere on vacation. Due to lack of grammar teaching and explanattions it's more like a fun game. Not for serious language learning. And the system is for every language the same. The same lessons, the same sentences. Not recommendable as only source to learn a new language.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Mondly is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Rosetta Stone icon

    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.

    202 Rosetta Stone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Rosetta Stone vs Duolingo Comments
    John Doe
    Positive
    0

    Rosetta Stone trains your speech, writing and vocabulary. And it isn't deliberately designed lie to you, wasting your valuable time. Duolingo may be free, but it's really lacking.

    alex82231
    Positive
    -1

    I like Rosetta Stone. It is very good to use this program when you only start learning a language. Amazing is that you don't need to translate it to your native language. You learn it as a child his first language. And it is good for pronunciation. But it is very expensive.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Rosetta Stone is Paid and ProprietaryDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. LingoDeer icon

    LingoDeer

     13 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    LingoDeer vs Duolingo Comments
    FelschR
    Positive
    0

    It works a lot better for Asian languages.

    • LingoDeer is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Babbel

     23 likes

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

    156 Babbel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    Drops

     15 likes

    Word by word, Drops helps you learn new vocabulary through fun, fast-paced games with simple mnemonic images in just 5 minutes a day.

    209 Drops alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Preply

     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.

    72 Preply alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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