Duolingo AlternativesTop Language & Flashcard Learning Tools like Duolingo

Duolingo is described as 'Gamify language learning with Duolingo, offering over 30 languages for free. Practice vital skills with intelligent chatbots and community rewards' and is a very popular language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Duolingo for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Duolingo alternative is Busuu, which is free. Other great apps like Duolingo are Memrise, Mondly, LibreLingo and Rosetta Stone.

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Duolingo alternatives are mainly Language Learning Tools, but if you're looking for Flashcard Learning Tools or Translators you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Open Source, Online + Free, Android + Free, Android and EU. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Duolingo.
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  1. Busuu icon
     49 likes

    Provides courses for 12 languages created by native experts, covering grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with offline mode, placement tests, personalized study plans, official certification, and a global learning community.

    245 Busuu alternatives

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  2. Memrise icon
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    Have fun while learning a foreign language with Memrise. The more you enjoy learning, the more (and quicker) your skills will develop. This is why entertainment mixed with real-life, relevant content is at the very core of the Memrise language learning experience.

    421 Memrise alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  3. Mondly icon
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    Features over 1000 language combinations, daily lessons, and 41 real-life conversations, covering 50 key topics and practical vocabulary, offering standard and VR learning, with interactive exercises and tracking for learners at multiple levels.

    195 Mondly alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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  4. LibreLingo icon
     44 likes

    My goal is to start a community-driven language-learning platform that gives its users and contributors a way to influence its future and adapt it to special requirements.

    116 LibreLingo alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
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  5. Rosetta Stone icon
     54 likes

    Language-learning platform using spaced repetition with images, text, sound, and videos to teach foreign languages without translation. Supports writing exercises and grammar lessons. It offers immediate scoring and customizable feedback, ideal for personalized progression.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Interactive language modules powered by AI offer grammar lessons, slang and idiom practice, and real-world object labeling through photos. Users receive personalized scenarios, translations, and audio guides, supporting multiple learning styles and language options.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  7. LingoCafe icon
     4 likes

    An alternative to solitary language apps and generic streak trackers, focused entirely on social accountability and peer motivation for language learners.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  8. Babbel icon
     25 likes

    Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology.

    217 Babbel alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  9. Lingvist icon
     32 likes

    Learn Spanish, French, German, Russian, and English with Lingvist – a hyper-efficient vocabulary builder that uses AI to improve your memory.

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    • Online
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  10. Quizlet icon
     83 likes

    Simple tools for learning anything. Search millions of study sets or create your own. Improve your grades by studying with flashcards, games and more.

    301 Quizlet alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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  11. LingoDeer icon
     14 likes

    Learn languages smarter, not harder! LingoDeer teaches languages most effectively through fun lessons created by real teachers!.

    113 LingoDeer alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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