Duolingo AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Flashcard Learning Tools

The best Flashcard Learning 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 loads of them are Flashcard Learning Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Flashcard Learning Tool alternatives to Duolingo are AnkiDroid, Lingvist, Drops and Toucan Language Learning.

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Memrise as an Alternative to Duolingo
    Top Positive Comment
    Not Yourbusiness
    1

    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.
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    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
  4. Lingvist icon

    Lingvist

     31 likes

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

    128 Lingvist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Lingvist as an Alternative to Duolingo
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    It caps your learning at 3000 words while Duolingo is completely free, with no cap on vocabulary or any basic functionality. The only cost comes from buying additional services like Tinycards, etc.

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

    • Lingvist is Paid and ProprietaryDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. Drops icon

    Drops

     16 likes

    Word by word, Drops helps you learn new vocabulary through fun, fast-paced games with simple mnemonic images in just 5 minutes a day.

    202 Drops alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    AnkiApp

     33 likes

    AnkiApp is a simple, efficient, flashcard app that lets you study at your own pace, whenever you have time. Study sessions are as quick as 1 minute or less. It works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers, and synchronizes automatically between all your devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  10. Lenguia icon

    Lenguia

     2 likes

    Learn Languages as easy as a Child! Get fluent by immersing yourself in real content that you actually like, adapted to your language level.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    MosaLingua

     4 likes

    MosaLingua helps you learn a language with an extremely effective method that adapts to your needs and level.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. LingQ icon

    LingQ

     14 likes

    Immerse in language learning with authentic audio, podcasts, books, and web-imported material, review vocabulary with a spaced repetition system, track progress with usage statistics and avatar growth, and sync your data across devices for online and offline study.

    18 LingQ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. LinGo Play icon

    LinGo Play

     4 likes

    Invite your friends and have fun as you learn languages online together. Participate in tournaments with other players around the world. You will discover thousands of new words and phrases. Complete your Lingo course and get your certificate!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  15. Promova icon

    Promova

     1 like

    Dive into personalized language learning with Promova's AI tools, offering 33 courses across 12 languages. Engage in conversation clubs, tutoring, and self-paced lessons with real-world vocabulary and machine learning for pronunciation. Tracks your progress effectively.

    75 Promova alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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