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. A reading-first Japanese learning app with bite-sized lessons, graded readers, JLPT-leveled articles, and vocab/kanji review. Daily practice matched to your level, done in 15 minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
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  2. Langoola icon
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    Langoola is an AI-powered language learning platform that helps you practice real conversations from day one. Chat naturally in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Slovak — building confidence and fluency without the pressure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  3. YapYapGo icon
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    A browser-based classroom speaking practice tool for ESL/EFL teachers with six speaking modes, automatic student pairing, and 30,000+ graded questions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Landing page — Marketing homepage showing the YapYapGo logo, tagline "Zero prep. Maximum impact.", and a preview of the 6 speaking modes, class level sliders, student groups, and a sample speaking prompt with vocabulary chips.
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  4. Indilingo icon
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    Built by industry experts from Microsoft, Intel, PhonePe, IIIT Hyderabad, and Zomato, Indilingo combines cutting-edge AI technology with a deep love for Indian languages and culture.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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  5. Jamu icon
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    An app to help learn Japanese.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. Language learning, one story at a time — become fluent through reading stories you love, perfectly matched to your level.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  7. Conjugar icon
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    Conjugar is an app for learning Spanish verb conjugations. Conjugar conjugates 95 irregular and 112 regular Spanish verbs in all Spanish verb tenses. Conjugar allows you to study vosotros conjugations, useful in Spain, and vos conjugations, useful in parts of Latin America.

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. iVocabulary is your personal vocabulary assistant. Collect, manage and study your vocabulary and specific terms for school, University, your job or your hobby.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. WordPlus  icon
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    Flashcards + Leitner spaced repetition from YOUR words. Free language learning app for iOS & Android. 50+ languages. Smart translator and flashcard creator.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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  10. Learn English Words with Flashcards and Spaced Repetition Over 10,000 ready-made English word flashcards with translations, pictures, and usage examples.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. TABI icon
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    TABI takes you from your first hiragana to reading a menu, counting change, understanding the konbini clerk, reading street signs, and picking the right train. Eleven stations, unlocked in order, each with three trials. Pass the last one and you earn the station's eki stamp.

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    • Android
    • US flagUnited States
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  12. iPhone Japanese study app with one curated, frequency-ordered vocabulary path from kana through JLPT N1. Two-button FSRS-6 reviews cover words with audio, pitch accent, mnemonics and example sentences; quizzes, speech feedback, stroke-order writing and widgets add practice.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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