Best Language Learning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Duolingo is ranked #1 of 278 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of Busuu and LingQ. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Busuu. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Mango Languages at $0.83/mo.
A language-learning app may support different ways to study, review, and practice speaking. Compare languages offered and mobile apps, then look at offline lessons, personalized review, placement tests, and speech practice. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing can help you consider access and cost. Busuu opens the ranked order, with LingQ and Duolingo next; Mango Languages is also among the first entries. As you weigh the options, focus on the language you want to learn and the study features that fit your routine, whether you value offline access, structured practice, or a way to check your level.
278 language learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Duolingo Top pick · 9.3 Free plan · Free
#2 Busuu Runner-up · 9.2 Free plan · Free
#3 LingQ Also great · 9.1 Free plan · $17.98/mo
- Free planFree trial AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidextensioniOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $8.99/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$17.98/mofirst paid tier About LingQVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $4/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$4/mofirst paid tier About JapanesePod101Visit site - Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- No
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsPLN 29.92/mofirst paid tier About SuperMemoVisit site - Free plan WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $13.33/mo
- Offline lessons
- No
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$13.33/mofirst paid tier About ELSA SpeakVisit site - Free plan WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $3.99/mo
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3.99/mofirst paid tier About MeslingoVisit site - Free plan WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial AndroidextensioniOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $10/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.83/mofirst paid tier About Mango LanguagesVisit site - Free plan WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan iOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $4.17/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$4.17/mofirst paid tier About TalktikoVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $12.90/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$6.66/mofirst paid tier About SpeakPalVisit site - AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- No
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€5.83/mofirst paid tier About MemriseVisit site - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WebiOSAndroidmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- No
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $9/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$7.42/mofirst paid tier About Satori ReaderVisit site - Free plan WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- Yes
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $14.95/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $5.99/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$5.99/mofirst paid tier About MosaLinguaVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $19.99/mo
- Offline lessons
- Yes
- Speech practice
- Yes
- Placement test
- Yes
- Personalized review
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$16.58/mofirst paid tier About GlossikaVisit site
Is your app on this list?
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 Everything Xiaomi?
Duolingo is ranked #1 of 278 with a score of 9.3. Busuu is second and LingQ third.
How many of these have a free plan?
17 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 what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.