Duolingo AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Dictionaries

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

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Duolingo alternatives are mainly Dictionaries, but if you're looking for Language Learning Tools or Flashcard Learning Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Duolingo.
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Gamify language learning with Duolingo, offering over 30 languages for free. Practice vital skills with intelligent chatbots and community rewards.

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Duolingo alternatives page was last updated Mar 4, 2025
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    Memrise

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    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.

    283 Memrise alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Memrise Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Offline

    Memrise VS Duolingo

     
    Comments about Memrise as an Alternative to Duolingo
    Top Positive Comment
    Not Yourbusiness
    Dec 17, 2022
    1

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    May 1, 2017
    4

    Memrise only teaches vocabulary.

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    Guest
    Negative Oct 12, 2024
    0

    Although it's for learning those are different purposes.

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    • Most users think Memrise is a great Duolingo alternative.

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

    • Memrise is the most popular free alternative to Duolingo.

    • Memrise is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Vocabulary.com

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    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.

    128 Vocabulary.com alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Flashcard generator
    3.  GMAT Vocabulary List

    Vocabulary.com VS Duolingo

     
    Comments about Vocabulary.com as an Alternative to Duolingo
    Guest
    Negative Jun 9, 2020
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    Because, when i search vocabulary.com i can only learn english, meanwhile duolingo lets you learn another language if you already know english

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    • Vocabulary.com is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    LinguaCafe

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    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.

    55 LinguaCafe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    LinguaCafe Features

    1.  Built-in Dictionary
    2.  Full-Text Search

    LinguaCafe VS Duolingo

     

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

    • LinguaCafe is Free and Open SourceDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
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    LearnWithOliver.com

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    Learn Languages online with our innovative Audio Flashcard System, multiple choice test, annotated texts and games. Suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    LearnWithOliver.com VS Duolingo

     
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