Alternatives to Memrise
Native-speaker video vocabulary
Memrise ranks #6 of 10 in Language learning apps, with an Alt Score of 64. It is proprietary, freemium from $24.99/month and available on Web, iOS and Android. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Language learners at any level, from travelers and students to heritage speakers, who want to build practical vocabulary and speaking ability rather than textbook grammar.
Courses in 150+ languages built around video clips of native speakers using real, everyday language. Spaced-repetition drills reinforce vocabulary and phrases through pronunciation, listening, and sentence-building exercises. An AI conversation partner lets you practice speaking before using the language in real life, and exam-prep tracks (IELTS, GCSE, A-Level, IB) offer targeted practice with AI feedback.
You pick a language and goal, then work through leveled courses where spaced-repetition reviews and native-speaker videos teach new words and phrases; you reinforce them with varied practice drills and AI-powered speaking sessions.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Language learning apps checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Memrise is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
Our name and logo 'Memrise' is our registered trademark/service mark.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
Limited vocab lessons
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Platforms Web, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Learn here, continue anywhere. Download the Memrise app!
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Starts at $24.99/month verified 2026-07-11
Monthly Language Learning Plan $24.99
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
May 2026 update: Return of the Mems!
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Languages count Yes verified 2026-07-11
Memrise offers courses in 149 languages - including many that other language apps don't cover.
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Speaking practice Yes verified 2026-07-11
Improve pronunciation without the pressure of a live tutor
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Grammar explanations Partial verified 2026-07-11
a full transcript, and personalised feedback on your grammar and phrasing
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Offline lessons No verified 2026-07-11
Offline Mode: This feature is being retired. Practice experiences require an internet connection.
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Live tutoring No verified 2026-07-11
Improve pronunciation without the pressure of a live tutor
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Free tier limits Yes verified 2026-07-11
Limited videos and conversations
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Placement tests Partial verified 2026-07-11
In just 10 minutes, you'll confirm your current level across four skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
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Spaced repetition Yes verified 2026-07-11
The Memrise algorithm predicts when any given word or sentence is likely to fall out of your long-term memory
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Kids mode No verified 2026-07-11
Memrise does not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under the age of 13.
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One-time purchase option Yes verified 2026-07-11
Lifetime Plan $329.99
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/memrise-language-learning/id635966718
FAQ
Yes. Busuu, Duolingo and LingQ have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.