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Alternatives

The best Duolingo alternatives

Bite-sized language lessons that feel like a game. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

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At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Duolingo (the app you have)Free with adsiPhone, Android, Web-
BabbelSubscriptioniPhone, Android, Webyou want a close match
PraktikaFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
LearnaFreeAppleyou want it free
Rosetta Stone ClassicFreeAppleyou want it free
PreplyFreeAppleyou want it free
SpanishDictionary.com LearningFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
LingvanoFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
DropsFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
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Drops

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Drops screenshot from the App Store

Learn language vocabulary in short, picture-based sessions.

Free planiPhoneAndroid

We matched these apps to Duolingo 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.

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