Best Parrot Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 platforms from language learning apps ranked against Parrot on the same published basis.
- 1Parrot vs Duolingo
- 2Parrot vs JapanesePod101
- 3Parrot vs Langua
- 4Parrot vs Busuu
- 5Parrot vs SpeakPal
- 6Parrot vs LingQ
- 7Parrot vs Mango Languages
- 8Parrot vs Atlas Runa
- 9Parrot vs FreeLingo
- 10Parrot vs Lingokids
- 11Parrot vs EnglishClass101
- 12Parrot vs Talkpal
- 13Parrot vs ELSA Speak
- 14Parrot vs Lingopie
- 15Parrot vs Glossika
- 16Parrot vs Innovative Language Learning
- 17Parrot vs Clozemaster
- 18Parrot vs Meslingo
- 19Parrot vs TextLingo 2
- 20Parrot vs Talktiko
Parrot alternatives compared
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duolingo | 9.4 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Mac, Web |
| 2 | JapanesePod101 | 9.1 | Free plan | $4/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 3 | Langua | 9.1 | Free plan | — | Android, iOS, Web |
| 4 | Busuu | 8.8 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Web |
| 5 | SpeakPal | 8.8 | Free plan | $6.66/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 6 | LingQ | 8.7 | Free plan | $17.98/mo | Android, Browser, iOS, Web |
| 7 | Mango Languages | 8.7 | No | $10/mo | Android, Browser, iOS, Web |
| 8 | Atlas Runa | 8.7 | Free plan | $6.99/mo | Browser, Web |
| 9 | FreeLingo | 8.6 | Free plan | €8.29/mo | Web |
| 10 | Lingokids | 8.6 | Free plan | — | Android, iOS, Web |
| 11 | EnglishClass101 | 8.6 | Free plan | $4/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 12 | Talkpal | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Web |
| 13 | ELSA Speak | 8.4 | Free plan | $13.33/mo | Android, iOS |
| 14 | Lingopie | 8.4 | No | — | Android, iOS, Web |
| 15 | Glossika | 8.4 | No | $16.58/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 16 | Innovative Language Learning | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| 17 | Clozemaster | 8.3 | Free plan | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| 18 | Meslingo | 8.3 | Free plan | $3.99/mo | Web, iOS, Android |
| 19 | TextLingo 2 | 8.3 | Free plan | Free | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS |
| 20 | Talktiko | 8.2 | Free plan | $4.17/mo | Android, API, iOS, Web |
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Questions about Parrot alternatives
What is the best alternative to Parrot?
Duolingo, number 1 in language learning apps with a score of 9.4 out of 10. The others here: JapanesePod101, Langua, Busuu and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to Parrot?
Duolingo is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 17 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.