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 Busuu, LibreLingo, Mondly and Lingvist.

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  1. Memrise icon

    Memrise

     199 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.

    410 Memrise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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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.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Although it's for learning those are different purposes.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Memrise is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Busuu icon

    Busuu

     49 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    LibreLingo

     44 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.

    111 LibreLingo alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Discontinued

    From GitHub: "The repository will be archived until further notice. I am currently not maintaining LibreLingo. A few better-maintained forks exists, such as LibreLingoRelive. I am not directly affiliated with that fork or any other fork."

    LibreLingo vs Duolingo Comments
    hundvd7
    Negative
    2

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

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • LibreLingo is Free and Open SourceDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Mondly

     24 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
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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.

    • Mondly is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Lingvist icon

    Lingvist

     32 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 type

    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.

    • Lingvist is Paid and ProprietaryDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Rosetta Stone icon

    Rosetta Stone

     54 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.

    254 Rosetta Stone alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    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.

    • Rosetta Stone is Paid and ProprietaryDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Little Language Lessons icon

    Little Language Lessons

     9 likes

    Interactive language modules powered by AI offer grammar lessons, slang and idiom practice, and real-world object labeling through photos. Users receive personalized scenarios, translations, and audio guides, supporting multiple learning styles and language options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. LingoCafe icon

    LingoCafe

     4 likes

    An alternative to solitary language apps and generic streak trackers, focused entirely on social accountability and peer motivation for language learners.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Create a habit from a template or make a custom one.
     
  13. Babbel icon

    Babbel

     25 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.

    209 Babbel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  14. Drops icon

    Drops

     17 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.

    242 Drops alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  15. Quizlet icon

    Quizlet

     83 likes

    Simple tools for learning anything. Search millions of study sets or create your own. Improve your grades by studying with flashcards, games and more.

    292 Quizlet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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