Duolingo Alternatives

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 LingoCafe.

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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. Language immersion tool with Chrome extension integrating websites, YouTube, and PDFs, offers instant translation, knowledge-based comprehension scoring, flashcards, smart spaced repetition, progress tracking, color-coded vocabulary status, and supports over 50 languages.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
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    Software for improving your english vocabulary. Also useful if preparing for GRE, GMAT, SAT or any other vocabulary intensive examinations.

    51 Words alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. Mobile language-learning app for 13 languages that combines live AI voice conversations, corrections and level-aware practice with adaptive quizzes, listening stories, spaced-repetition flashcards and a structured A1-C2 curriculum. A coach uses mistakes to plan sessions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. HSK University is a free app for learning Mandarin Chinese and passing the official HSK exam, with an AI voice tutor, SRS flashcards, full mock exams, community and mock podcasts section.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. Million Whys icon
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    Million Whys is a micro-learning app built around single-question knowledge cards. Each card asks one question, offers three choices, and then explains the mechanism behind the answer — so a session takes about ten seconds but leaves you with an explanation rather than a fact to...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Reggelia icon
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    Master any language by speaking.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. LingoSpark icon
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    A browser-based ESL platform that turns English vocabulary, classroom games, and writing practice into short interactive activities for students and teachers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Kotoba icon
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    Hands-free, audio-first Japanese vocabulary trainer using voice commands for study and review. Features spaced repetition with FSRS, speech recognition for answer grading, JLPT N5–N3 word lists, over 40,000 audio clips, offline browser access, and commute-friendly design.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Llamaroo icon
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    Llamaroo helps parents, tutors, homeschoolers, and teachers turn any topic into a playable learning adventure for primary and elementary children.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Generate a lesson for any topic with AI in minutes. Align to your child's age group, curriculum, and choose lesson duration.
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  10. Wanilog icon
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    Wanilog turns your WaniKani review history into stats you can actually plan around. Paste a read-only API token and you get a median-based projection of your level 60 finish date with a confidence band, accuracy broken down by item type and by reading versus meaning, JLPT N5 to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. ReadThai.Fun icon
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    ReadThai.Fun is a free, research-backed Thai learning web app focused on mastering the Thai script. Features include spaced repetition with Kornell & Bjork interleaving, tier-gated progression through all 44 consonants and 32 vowels (ordered by real-world frequency), OCR...

    6 ReadThai.Fun alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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