Duolingo AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Flashcard Learning Tools

The best Flashcard Learning 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 loads of them are Flashcard Learning Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Flashcard Learning Tool alternatives to Duolingo are AnkiDroid, Lingvist, Drops and Toucan Language Learning.

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Duolingo alternatives are mainly Flashcard Learning Tools, but if you're looking for Language Learning Tools or Educational Games 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 Apr 1, 2025
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  1. Memrise icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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.

    Most Recent Comment
    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
  2. AnkiDroid icon
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    Anki flashcards on Android. Your secret trick to achieve superhuman information retention.

    103 AnkiDroid alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Educational
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Learn with Flashcards
    2.  Srs
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Automatic Backup
    7. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  File Versioning
    11.  Cross-device syncing
    12.  Multiple languages

    AnkiDroid VS Duolingo

     
    • AnkiDroid is the most popular Open Source alternative to Duolingo.

    • AnkiDroid is Free and Open SourceDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AnkiDroid is Privacy focused and LightweightDuolingo is not according to our users
  3. Lingvist icon
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    Learn Spanish, French, German, Russian, and English with Lingvist – a hyper-efficient vocabulary builder that uses AI to improve your memory.

    124 Lingvist alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Lingvist Features

    1.  Grammar explanations

    Lingvist VS Duolingo

     
    Comments about Lingvist as an Alternative to Duolingo
    Guest
    Negative May 30, 2018
    -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.

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    • Most users think Lingvist is a great Duolingo alternative.

    • Lingvist is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Drops icon
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    Word by word, Drops helps you learn new vocabulary through fun, fast-paced games with simple mnemonic images in just 5 minutes a day.

    197 Drops alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Drops VS Duolingo

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

    198 Toucan Language Learning alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Toucan Language Learning Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Browser extension

    Toucan Language Learning VS Duolingo

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

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online

    Lenguia Features

    1.  AI-Translation
    2.  Progress tracking
    3.  AI-Powered

    Lenguia VS Duolingo

     
  7. Promova icon
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    Dive into personalized language learning with Promova's AI tools, offering 33 courses across 12 languages. Engage in conversation clubs, tutoring, and self-paced lessons with real-world vocabulary and machine learning for pronunciation. Tracks your progress effectively.

    72 Promova alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery

    Promova Features

    1.  Online Tutors
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  AI-Powered

    Promova VS Duolingo

     
  8. Ba Ba Dum icon
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    A website for learning new words in many languages using images.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Ad-free

    Ba Ba Dum VS Duolingo

     
  9. AnkiApp icon
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    AnkiApp is a simple, efficient, flashcard app that lets you study at your own pace, whenever you have time. Study sessions are as quick as 1 minute or less. It works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers, and synchronizes automatically between all your devices.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    Warning

    From the official Anki FAQ: "AnkiApp and Anki Pro were developed by separate groups of people, and they are not related to the rest of the Anki ecosystem. They were released years after Anki was already established in the marketplace, and we suspect the names were deliberately chosen to take advantage of the brand recognition we have built up. Using Anki in the name implies that they will function with the other Anki clients, which they do not." The Anki ecosystem is made up of Anki icon Anki, AnkiMobile icon AnkiMobile, AnkiDroid icon AnkiDroid, and AnkiWeb, all of which are linked from our official website: https://apps.ankiweb.net

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Srs

    AnkiApp VS Duolingo

     
    • AnkiApp is the most popular Windows alternative to Duolingo.

    • AnkiApp is Paid and ProprietaryDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
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