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. Nihongo Master is an online Japanese learning platform for beginners through advanced learners.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. MeloLingua is a story-based language-learning app for beginner to advanced learners. Each level-matched story combines narration, contextual vocabulary support, sentence building, speaking practice, pronunciation feedback, and review in a 5–10 minute session.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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  3. LingoBar icon
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    Mac app for language learning. It lives in your menu bar. Learn Spanish, English, Polish and other languages every time you check the time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  4. Scribe is a pack of iOS and iPadOS keyboards for language learners! It provides features to help users remember grammar rules so they can effectively communicate without ever leaving their keyboard.

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Tenmin icon
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    Tenmin is a language-learning application that provides live speaking practice with an AI tutor. It listens to the learner’s speech, responds in conversation, provides pronunciation feedback, and adapts lessons to the learner’s level and interests.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. LinGoat icon
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    Lingoat uses sentence based spaced repetition to allow for efficient language learning by combining active production with an optimized spaced repetition review algorithm.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. Koecall icon
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    Conversational AI assistant accessible through any phone call, enabling hands-free productivity, document discussion, and language practice without screens, apps, or internet. Features include text summaries, caregiver updates, and accessible elder companionship.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. repeatso icon
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    repeatso is a "voice-first" flashcard application designed for active people who want to learn languages or memorize facts without looking at a screen. Whether you are commiting, cooking, walking, or at the gym, repeatso allows you to practice entirely hands-free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  9. Pimsleur icon
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    Is your goal to actually speak a new language? Millions of people have learned to speak a new language fluently with Pimsleur - the scientifically proven language learning app.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
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  10. Stop translating and start listening. Master fast, spoken French through transcription quizzes set to authentic, real-world audio clips.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. This app is made to teach the Thai language. I made it because the alternatives I found were not useful to me and hopefully other people appreciate this style of learning.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
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