The Best Free Duolingo AlternativesTop Language & Flashcard Learning Tools like Duolingo

The best free alternative to Duolingo is Memrise. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Duolingo and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Duolingo are AnkiDroid, Busuu, LibreLingo and Mondly.

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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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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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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
    5

    Memrise only teaches vocabulary.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Although it's for learning those are different purposes.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    • Memrise is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Busuu icon

    Busuu

     47 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.

    167 Busuu alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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  6. LibreLingo icon

    LibreLingo

     42 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.

    68 LibreLingo alternatives

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    • Online
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    Comments about LibreLingo as an Alternative to Duolingo
    DeeJayLSP
    Negative
    3

    To date, it only allows learning Spanish from English

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    It is completely Free Open Source Software and everyone can use it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    hundvd7
    Negative
    2

    Absolutely not even close. Only Spanish from English, and 0 community features

    3 of 4 comments
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    • LibreLingo is Free and Open SourceDuolingo is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Mondly icon

    Mondly

     21 likes

    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.

    140 Mondly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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    Comments about Mondly as an Alternative to Duolingo
    yew-opal7795
    Negative
    1

    Mondly is good for learning sentences, before going somewhere on vacation. Due to lack of grammar teaching and explanattions it's more like a fun game. Not for serious language learning. And the system is for every language the same. The same lessons, the same sentences. Not recommendable as only source to learn a new language.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Mondly is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. LingoDeer icon

    LingoDeer

     13 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about LingoDeer as an Alternative to Duolingo
    FelschR
    Positive
    0

    It works a lot better for Asian languages.

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    • LingoDeer is Freemium and ProprietaryDuolingo is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. 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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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  12. OpenLang.ai icon

    OpenLang.ai

     1 like

    Skyrocket your language learning and reach fluency in record time. Backed by science, powered by AI.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  14. 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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  15. Falou icon

    Falou

     2 likes

    Wanna learn a language really fast? Don't have time for tedious language lessons or expensive language courses? So you'll love Falou's fast language learning method! Join Millions of students who trust Falou's innovative language lessons to quickly learn Spanish...

    74 Falou alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • Android
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