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Busuu
Free to learn
Language courses built by experts, with feedback on your writing and speaking from a community of native speakers.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start.
Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babbel (the app you have) | Subscription | iPhone, Android, Web | - |
| Duolingo | Free with ads | iPhone, Android, Web | you want a free plan to start |
| Busuu | Free to learn | iPhone, Android, Web | you want a free plan to start |
| Memrise | Free to start | iPhone, Android, Web | you want a free plan to start |
| SpanishDictionary.com Learning | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a free plan to start |
| Praktika | Free | iPhone, Android | you want it free |
| Lingvano | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a free plan to start |
| Drops | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a free plan to start |
| Promova | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a free plan to start |
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Duolingo
Free with ads; Super subscriptionBite-sized language lessons that feel like a game.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start, you are a student and you get distracted easily.
Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
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Memrise
Free to start; paid plan unlocks more features
Language app built around short videos of native speakers and AI conversation practice; free to start with a paid plan.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start.
Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
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SpanishDictionary.com Learning
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Free Spanish lessons and dictionary from SpanishDictionary.com.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
5
Praktika
Free
AI language tutor for speaking practice.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
6
Lingvano
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Learn American Sign Language with video lessons.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
7
Drops
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Learn language vocabulary in short, picture-based sessions.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
8
Promova
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Language learning with lessons, tutors and speaking practice.
Pick it if you want a free plan to start.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
We matched these apps to Babbel by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.