Lector is an open-source language-learning reader that turns imported texts and media into material for reading and practice.
Alternatives to OpenKoto
OpenKoto turns material you choose into language practice. It accepts URLs and PDF, EPUB, TXT, Word, and Markdown files, then adds automatic translation, vocabulary extraction, instant word lookup, language switching, and grammar parsing. Its AI assistant explains words and grammar, guides pronunciation, and asks questions about highlighted text. Video learning with synchronized subtitles, transcription support, offline lessons, personalized review, and learning or…
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Yabla
Yabla is a paid language-learning service built around authentic native-speaker videos, interactive practice, and review tools.
AndroidiOSWeb7.4 - 5
Lute
Lute is a locally installed web application for learning languages by reading texts.
Free planAndroidWebLinuxmacOS7.3Free plan - 6
News in Slow Spanish
News in Slow Spanish is a streaming language immersion service built around Spanish audio and learning materials.
AndroidiOSWeb6.9From $6.90 a month - 7

Beelinguapp
Free planAndroidiOS6.8Free plan - 8
News in Slow French
News in Slow French teaches listening comprehension with French audio, transcripts, and explanations for beginner through advanced learners.
AndroidiOSWeb6.8From $6.90 a month - 9
News in Slow German
News in Slow German provides German listening practice using news, dialogue, and commentary adapted for learners.
AndroidiOSWeb6.8From $5.90 a month - 10
News in Slow Italian
News in Slow Italian helps learners follow spoken Italian through audio, transcripts, translations, and explanations for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
AndroidiOSWeb6.7From $5.90 a month - 11
jidoujisho
jidoujisho is an Android language-learning toolkit that combines video playback, reading, dictionary lookups, and flashcard creation.
Free planAndroid6.6Free plan - 12
Lingopie
Lingopie teaches languages using TV shows, movies, cartoons, podcasts, news, books, and audiobooks.
AndroidiOSWeb6.6 - 13
Gravity
Gravity is a Japanese language-learning app that turns videos, music, podcasts, photos, screenshots, manga panels, and text into study material.
AndroidiOSmacOS6.5From $8.99 a month - 14
LingoTube
LingoTube turns YouTube and TED videos into English close-reading lessons with synchronized bilingual subtitles and tappable word translations.
Free planWeb6.5From $79.99 a year - 15
LinguaCafe
LinguaCafe is a free, open-source web app for learning languages through reading and vocabulary review.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.5Free plan - 16

FluentU
AndroidiOSWeb6.4From $11.99 a month - 17
Learning with Texts
Learning with Texts (LWT) is a free web app for language learners who bring their own reading material.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 18
SpeakAccent
Free planiOS6.4Free plan - 19
TeakReader
TeakReader helps learners build English vocabulary through EPUB books, public-domain classics, and movie, TV, or anime subtitles.
AndroidiOSmacOS6.4From $18.99 a year - 20

Migaku
Migaku is a language-learning service available through the web, iOS, and Android.
AndroidiOSWeb6.3From $10 a month - 21
E-clair
E-clair turns podcasts, recordings, and other audio into language-learning sessions with synchronized transcripts, translations, saved vocabulary, and flashcards.
Free planAndroidiOS6.2Free plan - 22

Language Reactor
iOSWebExtensionmacOS6.0 - 23

Aprelendo
Aprelendo is a vocabulary-learning platform for studying with ebooks, audiobooks, audio-backed texts, videos, and web content.
Free planWebExtension5.9Free plan - 245.8


