Best Language Learning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Duolingo is ranked #1 of 285 as of 4 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 Mango Languages at $0.83/mo.
Building a steady language-learning routine can involve more than lessons: practice, review and feedback all matter. Compared on adaptive lessons, AI conversation practice, pronunciation feedback, personalized review and languages offered, these apps can be weighed against the way you prefer to study. Duolingo, JapanesePod101 and Busuu are among the options to consider. Check whether mobile apps and offline access suit your routine, and whether a placement test helps you find a starting point. Free plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional points of comparison, alongside human tutoring and offline lessons.
285 language learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Language learning apps, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 23 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 DuolingoFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 JapanesePod101Paid from $4/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 BusuuFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 SpeakPalPaid from $6.66/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 LingQPaid from $17.98/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 Mango LanguagesPaid from $0.83/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 FreeLingoPaid from €8.29/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 LingokidsFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 EnglishClass101Paid from $4/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 TalkpalFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 ELSA SpeakPaid from $13.33/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 GlossikaPaid from $16.58/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 Innovative Language LearningFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 ClozemasterFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 MeslingoPaid from $3.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 TextLingo 2Free plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 17 TalktikoPaid from $4.17/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 RenshuuFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 SuperMemoPaid from PLN 29.92/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 Mondly
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 BBC Learning EnglishFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 Satori ReaderPaid from $7.42/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 ABA EnglishFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 MigiiFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 25 Lingvist
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which language learning app is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Duolingo is ranked #1 of 285 with a score of 9.4. JapanesePod101 is second and Busuu third.
How many of these have a free plan?
20 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Mango Languages has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.