Best Babbel Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from language learning apps ranked against Babbel on the same published basis.
- 1Babbel vs Duolingo
- 2Babbel vs Busuu
- 3Babbel vs LingQ
- 4Babbel vs JapanesePod101
- 5Babbel vs Talkpal
- 6Babbel vs Langua
- 7Babbel vs SuperMemo
- 8Babbel vs Innovative Language Learning
- 9Babbel vs ELSA Speak
- 10Babbel vs Meslingo
- 11Babbel vs TextLingo 2
- 12Babbel vs Mondly
- 13Babbel vs Mango Languages
- 14Babbel vs Clozemaster
- 15Babbel vs Talktiko
- 16Babbel vs SpeakPal
- 18Babbel vs Memrise
- 19Babbel vs BBC Learning English
- 20Babbel vs Renshuu
- 21Babbel vs Atlas Runa
Babbel alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duolingo | 9.3 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Mac, Web |
| 2 | Busuu | 9.2 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Web |
| 3 | LingQ | 9.1 | Free plan | $17.98/mo | Android, Browser, iOS, Web |
| 4 | JapanesePod101 | 9.0 | Free plan | $4/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 5 | Talkpal | 8.9 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Web |
| 6 | Langua | 8.9 | Free plan | — | Android, iOS, Web |
| 7 | SuperMemo | 8.8 | No | PLN 29.92/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 8 | Innovative Language Learning | 8.8 | Free plan | Free | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| 9 | ELSA Speak | 8.7 | Free plan | $13.33/mo | Android, iOS |
| 10 | Meslingo | 8.7 | Free plan | $3.99/mo | Web, iOS, Android |
| 11 | TextLingo 2 | 8.7 | Free plan | Free | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS |
| 12 | Mondly | 8.6 | No | — | Android, iOS, Mac, Web |
| 13 | Mango Languages | 8.6 | No | $10/mo | Android, Browser, iOS, Web |
| 14 | Clozemaster | 8.6 | Free plan | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| 15 | Talktiko | 8.6 | Free plan | $4.17/mo | iOS, Android |
| 16 | SpeakPal | 8.6 | Free plan | $6.66/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 18 | Memrise | 8.5 | No | €5.83/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 19 | BBC Learning English | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Web |
| 20 | Renshuu | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Web, iOS, Android, Mac |
| 21 | Atlas Runa | 8.4 | Free plan | $6.99/mo | Browser, Web |
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Questions about Babbel alternatives
What is the best alternative to Babbel?
Duolingo, number 1 in language learning apps with a score of 9.3 out of 10. The others here: Busuu, LingQ, JapanesePod101 and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to Babbel?
Duolingo is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 16 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on.