Best Language Learning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Duolingo is ranked #1 of 278 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of JapanesePod101 and Busuu. The best-ranked option with a free plan is JapanesePod101. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Meslingo at $3.99/mo.
Language learning apps offer different ways to build skills in a language, from guided study to speaking practice and review. Compared on languages offered, speech practice, personalized review, offline lessons, and placement tests, they also make it possible to check mobile app availability and whether a free plan is offered. Paid-from pricing adds a cost point to consider. Duolingo, JapanesePod101, and Busuu are among the entries to compare. Start with the language you want to study, then weigh the listed tools for practicing and reviewing against the routine and access you need.
278 language learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
278ranked
16free plans on this page
$3.99/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Language learning apps 25 channels on this page · 162 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromOffline lessonsSpeech practicePlacement testPersonalized reviewMobile appsLanguages offered Spec sheet Score
01 Duolingo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered40 7/8spec lines stated 9.2
02 JapanesePod101 Free planYesPaid from$4/moOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered34 8/8spec lines stated 8.9
03 Busuu Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered14 7/8spec lines stated 8.8
04 Langua Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsnot statedSpeech practiceYesPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered23 5/8spec lines stated 8.8
05 LingQ Free planYesPaid from$8.99/moOffline lessonsYesSpeech practicenot statedPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered52 7/8spec lines stated 8.7
06 Mango Languages Free planNoPaid from$10/moOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered70 8/8spec lines stated 8.7
07 SpeakPal Free planYesPaid from$12.90/moOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewnot statedMobile appsYesLanguages offered30 6/8spec lines stated 8.6
08 SuperMemo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered25 7/8spec lines stated 8.5
09 Innovative Language Learning Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered34 7/8spec lines stated 8.5
10 Talkpal Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsNoSpeech practiceYesPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered130 6/8spec lines stated 8.4
11 Glossika Free planYesPaid from$19.99/moOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered64 8/8spec lines stated 8.4
12 TextLingo 2 Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewnot statedMobile appsYesLanguages offered100 5/8spec lines stated 8.4
13 Lingokids Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsnot statedSpeech practicenot statedPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewnot statedMobile appsnot statedLanguages offerednot stated 1/8spec lines stated 8.4
14 Mondly Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered41 7/8spec lines stated 8.3
15 Lingopie Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered17 6/8spec lines stated 8.3
16 Atlas Runa Free planYesPaid from$13.99/moOffline lessonsnot statedSpeech practiceYesPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsNoLanguages offered5 6/8spec lines stated 8.3
17 EnglishClass101 Free planYesPaid from$4/moOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testNoPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered1 8/8spec lines stated 8.3
18 Babbel Free planNoPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered14 7/8spec lines stated 8.2
19 ELSA Speak Free planYesPaid from$13.33/moOffline lessonsNoSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered1 8/8spec lines stated 8.2
20 MosaLingua Free planNoPaid from$5.99/moOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered11 8/8spec lines stated 8.2
21 Clozemaster Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsYesSpeech practicenot statedPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered75 5/8spec lines stated 8.2
22 Meslingo Free planYesPaid from$3.99/moOffline lessonsnot statedSpeech practiceYesPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered16 6/8spec lines stated 8.2
23 Qlango Free planYesPaid from$5/moOffline lessonsYesSpeech practiceNoPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered80 7/8spec lines stated 8.2
24 Renshuu Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsNoSpeech practicenot statedPlacement testnot statedPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered1 5/8spec lines stated 8.2
25 Memrise Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline lessonsNoSpeech practiceYesPlacement testYesPersonalized reviewYesMobile appsYesLanguages offered149 7/8spec lines stated 8.1
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Offline lessons | Speech practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duolingo | 9.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | JapanesePod101 | 8.9 | Free plan | $4/mo | Yes | $4/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Busuu | 8.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Langua | 8.8 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 5 | LingQ | 8.7 | Free plan | $17.98/mo | Yes | $8.99/mo | Yes | — |
| 6 | Mango Languages | 8.7 | No | $10/mo | No | $10/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | SpeakPal | 8.6 | Free plan | $6.66/mo | Yes | $12.90/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | SuperMemo | 8.5 | No | PLN 29.92/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Innovative Language Learning | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Talkpal | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 11 | Glossika | 8.4 | No | $16.58/mo | Yes | $19.99/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | TextLingo 2 | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Lingokids | 8.4 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | Mondly | 8.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | Lingopie | 8.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | Atlas Runa | 8.3 | Free plan | $6.99/mo | Yes | $13.99/mo | — | Yes |
| 17 | EnglishClass101 | 8.3 | Free plan | $4/mo | Yes | $4/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | Babbel | 8.2 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | ELSA Speak | 8.2 | Free plan | $13.33/mo | Yes | $13.33/mo | No | Yes |
| 20 | MosaLingua | 8.2 | No | $5.99/mo | No | $5.99/mo | Yes | Yes |
| 21 | Clozemaster | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 22 | Meslingo | 8.2 | Free plan | $3.99/mo | Yes | $3.99/mo | — | Yes |
| 23 | Qlango | 8.2 | No | $5/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Yes | No |
| 24 | Renshuu | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | — |
| 25 | Memrise | 8.1 | No | €5.83/mo | Yes | — | No | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which language learning app is ranked first on Specifiction?
Duolingo is ranked #1 of 278 with a score of 9.2. JapanesePod101 is second and Busuu third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Meslingo has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.