LingQ AlternativesTop Language Learning Tools and other similar apps like LingQ

LingQ is described as 'Learn languages by immersing yourself in a world of interesting, authentic content! Start with easy beginner lessons but quickly progress into learning languages from interesting, authentic content. 1000s of hours of lessons, podcasts, books, interviews and more, all with' and is a language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LingQ for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Google Chrome, Mac, Windows and Android apps. The best LingQ alternative is Learning with Texts, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LingQ are Corgi AI, FLTR, Toucan Language Learning and Readlang.

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  1. Learning with Texts icon

    Learning with Texts

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    Learning with Texts (LWT) is a free tool for Language Learning by reading & listening to texts, saving & reviewing vocab. Prerequisites are an installed LAMP/WAMP/MAMP (local web server & database) software and a modern web browser.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  RTL support

    Learning with Texts VS LingQ

     
    Comments about Learning with Texts as an Alternative to LingQ
    Guest
    Positive •Jan 23, 2017
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    It's free. It has mostly the same functionality. It enables you to read text with close to instant lookup of words. The word grading functions in the same way as LingQ.

    The other alternatives are mostly just rote memorisation with spaced repetition which is a very minor feature of LingQ.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Learning with Texts is a great LingQ alternative.

    • Learning with Texts is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to LingQ.

    • Learning with Texts is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LingQ.

    • Learning with Texts is Free and Open SourceLingQ is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Corgi AI icon

    Corgi AI

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    We started the Corgi project as a hobby to help people overcome language barriers and make better use of their time online.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Website Translation
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  AI-Powered

    Corgi AI VS LingQ

     
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    FLTR

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    FLTR (Foreign Language Text Reader) helps you to do both extensive and intensive reading as part of your foreign language acquisition in an easy and pleasant way. Prerequisite is an installed Java Runtime Engine (JRE) from Oracle or OpenJDK.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Reading/Vocab (Linux)

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Reading

    FLTR VS LingQ

     
    Comments about FLTR as an Alternative to LingQ
    Language Learning Guy
    Positive •May 25, 2021
    0

    Practically the same like LWT and LingQ, but free and open source.

    Guest
    Positive •Nov 22, 2020
    1

    It can be used to learn a language similar to LingQ but it's free.

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    • FLTR is Free and Open SourceLingQ is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Toucan Language Learning icon

    Toucan Language Learning

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Toucan Language Learning Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Browser extension

    Toucan Language Learning VS LingQ

     

    • Toucan Language Learning is the most popular Web-based alternative to LingQ.

    • Toucan Language Learning is Freemium and ProprietaryLingQ is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Readlang

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    Read any text, translate the words and phrases you don't know, and let Readlang create flashcards to help you learn.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Chrome extension or bookmarklet to read any web page

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Web Clipper
    6.  Reading
    7. Pocket icon  Pocket integration

    Readlang VS LingQ

     
  7. LangBrowser - Learn Vocabulary while browsing icon

    LangBrowser - Learn Vocabulary while browsing

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    Learning with Texts | Save Vocabulary in Content with Sentences you read

    • Save new words and sentence that matters to you when you read any languages (learn English, Spanish, French..)
    • Learn your saved vocabulary in context.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    The website and Android app are unavailable. Only the iOS app is still available on the Apple App Store.

    LangBrowser - Learn Vocabulary while browsing Features

    1.  Srs
    2.  Reading

    LangBrowser - Learn Vocabulary while browsing VS LingQ

     

    • Almost everyone thinks LangBrowser - Learn Vocabulary while browsing is a great LingQ alternative.

    • LangBrowser - Learn Vocabulary while browsing is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to LingQ.

    • LangBrowser - Learn Vocabulary while browsing is Free and ProprietaryLingQ is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Language Crush

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    The Language Crush Reading Tool works on over 100 languages. Read without breaking your rhythm - get definitions for words and phrases on the fly. Words are color coded as unknown, known and learning, and detailed stats are kept.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Language Crush Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Multiple languages

    Language Crush VS LingQ

     

    • Language Crush is the most popular SaaS alternative to LingQ.

    • Language Crush is the most popular commercial alternative to LingQ.

    • Language Crush is Paid and ProprietaryLingQ is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Upwordo icon

    Upwordo

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    Upwordo helps you learn German with short, weekly Micro Stories. Get new content with audio, translations, and exercises to improve your vocabulary and comprehension.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Micro Story Exercise - Test

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Upwordo VS LingQ

     
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    Aprelendo

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    Language learning platform designed to boost your reading, listening, speaking and writing skills.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Aprelendo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Gamification
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Text to Speech

    Aprelendo VS LingQ

     
  12. Fluent - Language learning icon

    Fluent - Language learning

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    Fluent teaches you French while you surf the web. It's the most immersive, fun, and efficient way to pick up French vocabulary.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    Fluent - Language learning VS LingQ

     
  13. Lingro icon

    Lingro

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    Import a text in the language you're learning and look up words.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Lingro VS LingQ

     
  14. Nuenki icon

    Nuenki

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    Learn a language while you browse the web.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Nuenki screenshot 1

    Nuenki Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Nuenki VS LingQ

     
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