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. Sprachmine is a free, open web platform for practicing German through daily word puzzles. If you enjoy Wordle-style games and are learning (or brushing up on) German, Sprachmine turns vocabulary practice into a quick daily habit rather than a chore.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Almost every language app teaches Brazilian Portuguese. Speeku teaches the Portuguese of Portugal from the first lesson: tu, comboio, estou a falar, and the swallowed vowels you actually hear in Lisbon and Porto.

    13 Speeku: Learn European Portuguese alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  3. ZISTICA MOJIIQ is a free AI-powered Japanese grammar checker that corrects particles, verb conjugation, te-form, keigo, and naturalness in real time. Works as a Chrome extension on Gmail, Slack, Notion,Discord, and any website.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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  4. Lingoodie icon
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    Lingoodie is a free, gamified language learning app that rewards you with real cash for completing lessons. Instead of relying only on streaks, Lingoodie adds a real financial incentive: you earn micro-rewards (a few cents) for quiz-based vocabulary lessons, which convert to USD...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. YumCha icon
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    Learn real Hong Kong Cantonese fast, no Mandarin filler. YumCha offers structured lessons, native audio with speech recognition for tone feedback, spaced repetition flashcards, a 24/7 AI tutor, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Spelly icon
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    Spelly is a spelling app for kids ages 6 to 12 that turns their weekly school spelling words into games. It runs in any web browser and as an app for iPhone, iPad and Android,

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Online
    • Android
    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China
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  7. Verbavia icon
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    Free language courses that teach vocabulary in frequency order, from A1 to C2, with explicit grammar lessons and graded reading and listening.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Educelo icon
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    Discover personalized AI-powered learning tailored for every goal. Speed up skill acquisition with adaptive lessons, interactive practice, and real-time feedback. Join our community and unlock smarter education.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Practice real conversations alone with bilingual dialogues, voice playback, custom scenarios, and shadowing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. VokabelWunder is a free vocabulary trainer with spaced repetition that helps you learn and remember words efficiently. Create your own vocabulary lists, add images and audio, and practice words you encounter while reading.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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  11. Nextlingua icon
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    Aprende inglés, alemán, ruso, francés, portugués, italiano y español con Nextlingua . Disfruta de juegos interactivos, diálogos y un diccionario visual para aprender idiomas de forma fácil, rápida y divertida.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Seyo icon
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    Learn Korean naturally through real-life conversations and cultural roleplay, with instant AI feedback. Now with Seyo Call—choose your topics and practice speaking freely.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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