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. LingoLingo icon
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    Turn YouTube videos into language lessons!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Tablet
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  2. Language immersion tool with Chrome extension integrating websites, YouTube, and PDFs, offers instant translation, knowledge-based comprehension scoring, flashcards, smart spaced repetition, progress tracking, color-coded vocabulary status, and supports over 50 languages.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    Software for improving your english vocabulary. Also useful if preparing for GRE, GMAT, SAT or any other vocabulary intensive examinations.

    51 Words alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Mobile language-learning app for 13 languages that combines live AI voice conversations, corrections and level-aware practice with adaptive quizzes, listening stories, spaced-repetition flashcards and a structured A1-C2 curriculum. A coach uses mistakes to plan sessions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. HSK University is a free app for learning Mandarin Chinese and passing the official HSK exam, with an AI voice tutor, SRS flashcards, full mock exams, community and mock podcasts section.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Million Whys icon
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    Million Whys is a micro-learning app built around single-question knowledge cards. Each card asks one question, offers three choices, and then explains the mechanism behind the answer — so a session takes about ten seconds but leaves you with an explanation rather than a fact to...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Reggelia icon
     1 like

    Master any language by speaking.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Speakeroo icon
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    AI speaking coach that scores your spoken English on pronunciation, fluency, grammar, vocabulary and confidence.

    5 Speakeroo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. LingoSpark icon
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    A browser-based ESL platform that turns English vocabulary, classroom games, and writing practice into short interactive activities for students and teachers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. Kotoba icon
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    Hands-free, audio-first Japanese vocabulary trainer using voice commands for study and review. Features spaced repetition with FSRS, speech recognition for answer grading, JLPT N5–N3 word lists, over 40,000 audio clips, offline browser access, and commute-friendly design.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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