Duolingo AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Dictionaries

The best Dictionary alternative to Duolingo is Memrise, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Duolingo and four of them are Dictionaries so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Dictionary alternatives to Duolingo are LinguaCafe , Vocabulary.com and LearnWithOliver.com.

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  1. Memrise icon

    Memrise

     196 likes

    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.

    301 Memrise alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Memrise as an Alternative to Duolingo
    Top Positive Comment
    Not Yourbusiness
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    It used to be more well-presented. No fuzz, no spin, just straight down the middle.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    Memrise only teaches vocabulary.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Although it's for learning those are different purposes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Memrise is a great Duolingo alternative.

    • Memrise is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. LinguaCafe icon

    LinguaCafe

     5 likes

    LinguaCafe is a free, web-based and self-hosted platform that helps language learners read in foreign languages. It allows users to import texts from different sources, and provides a set of tools that helps them easily acquire vocabulary.

    Cost / License

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    • Self-Hosted
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    Vocabulary.com

     35 likes

    Vocabulary.com is the easiest, most intelligent way to improve your vocabulary. It combines an adaptive learning system (The Challenge) with the world’s fastest dictionary (The Dictionary) so that you can more quickly and more efficiently learn words.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Vocabulary.com as an Alternative to Duolingo
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    Because, when i search vocabulary.com i can only learn english, meanwhile duolingo lets you learn another language if you already know english

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Vocabulary.com is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. LearnWithOliver.com icon

    LearnWithOliver.com

     5 likes

    Learn Languages online with our innovative Audio Flashcard System, multiple choice test, annotated texts and games. Suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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