Duolingo Alternatives

Apps similar to Duolingo include Memrise, which has a free version. Other options are LibreLingo, Mondly, Busuu and LingoCafe. You're spoiled for choice with Language Learning Tools like Duolingo: we list more than 100 alternatives for the web, iPhone, Android, iPad and Mac.

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  1. bitgab icon
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    bitgab connects language learners and teachers from all over the world. Students can do exercises and start video conversations in the browser (gabs) with other students or teachers to answer their questions or practice their conversation skills.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. Literacy Arcade is a free website with science of reading–aligned games and teacher tools for K–5 phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension instruction.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. yunit icon
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    yunit sets a small translation over a few unfamiliar words on every page you read. Click one to keep it. Free, and no account.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Recabulary icon
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    Recabulary is a spaced-repetition flashcard app that pairs curated, ready-to-use vocabulary decks with real native-speaker audio.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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  5. Structured Italian course with levels A1 to C2, featuring native-spoken language, graded readers, interactive exercises, grammar explanations in 14 languages, themed books, memory games, authentic literature, and preparation for CILS, CELI, and PLIDA exams.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Qlango icon
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    Qlango is a gamified language learning app offering 70+ languages with a focus on practical vocabulary and spaced repetition.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. KanjiDraw icon
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    KanjiDraw is a browser-based Japanese writing practice tool. Each kanji progresses through stroke-order puzzles, guided tracing, free drawing, and multi-size drills.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Kanji Koohii icon
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    Study the Japanese characters with James Heisig's "Remembering the Kanji" method, and review with kanji flashcards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. LexUp icon
     1 like

    Adapts learning as you swipe flashcards, builds a personalized vocabulary profile in minutes, uncovers strengths and weaknesses, provides natural examples and clear definitions, spots words you know versus words to improve, and includes fast-paced word games.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. A simple habit tracker for language learners — track study time, build streaks, and hit daily goals across any language and method.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Learn Dino icon
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    Design structured courses on any topic with AI-generated content and quizzes, tailor difficulty or length, learn with mini-lessons before questions, discover trending subjects, filter by category, track progress, and study flexibly at your own pace.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Multilingual websiteto study Czech

    This website will help you to acquire the basics of Czech, the second most frequently used western Slavic language, as well as medical terminology, all online and all for free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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