Free Duolingo AlternativesTop Language & Flashcard Learning Tools like Duolingo

The best free alternative to Duolingo is Busuu. 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 Memrise, Mondly, LibreLingo and Little Language Lessons.

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Duolingo alternatives are mainly Language Learning Tools, but if you're looking for Flashcard Learning Tools or Educational Games 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
     199 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.

    421 Memrise alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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  3. Mondly icon
     24 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.

    195 Mondly alternatives

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    • Freemium
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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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    • Online
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  5. 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.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Drops icon
     17 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.

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    • Android
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  10. LingQ icon
     16 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.

    77 LingQ alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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  11. Preply icon
     7 likes

    Access a global network of over 25,000 tutors in languages, math, music, and more. Preply provides personalized learning with flexible payment, accommodating diverse needs and preferences across students of all ages. Sessions available both online and in-home.

    109 Preply alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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