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Best language learning apps
Learn a new language with lessons and practice. Facts come from each tool's own pages, and every score says where it comes from. How we rank
- Tools
- 16
- Researched
- 12
- Free option
- 2
- Only listed
- 4
Ranked by signals we can measure or quote: website health, the facts each tool's own pages state, and community discussion. Nothing here has been hands-on tested yet, so this is not a quality test. How the signals rank works
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Details and sources
- Free tier
- No free plan is stated. The page offers a 14-day free trial with no commitment; trial-specific limits are not listed.
- Paid plan
- Monthly is $29.99 per month. Yearly is $11.99 per month, charged as $143.99 per year. A 20-day money-back guarantee is offered. Payment is accepted only in US dollars.
- Signup
- Not stated. The privacy policy mentions account data but does not say whether an account is required.
- Watermark
- Not applicable.
- Where files go
- The privacy policy says website hosting is in the US and Singapore. Email address and account history are kept at least 30 days and at most 6 months after account deletion.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: FluentU pricing, FluentU privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Lingoda offers a 7-day free trial that allows users to try 3 group classes or 1 private class. The page says: “Start learning with our 7-day free trial (try 3 group classes or 1 private class before you commit).”
- Paid plan
- Lingoda offers monthly subscription plans for group or private classes with varying numbers of classes per month. The page says: “Whether you’d like to learn once a week or several times a week, we’ve got monthly plans to suit your needs.”
- Signup
- An account is required to start the free trial. The page says: “Your free 7-day trial begins the moment you select a plan and create your account.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Pricing. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Pimsleur collects information through your device and may process data on servers to provide services, support, and analytics. The page says: “When using our services, including on third-party platforms, we may automatically collect or receive certain information associated with you or your devices, such as your computer, mobile device, gaming system, smart TVs, or other devices.”
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Privacy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- An account is required to use Preply, as indicated by the need to sign up for tutoring and the mention of account-specific features like phone verification. The page says: “Sign up to start tutoring online with Preply.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Home page says you can practice for free with community learners and take a free language assessment. Whether other tools are free not stated.
- Paid plan
- Lessons are pay as you go; teachers set their own prices. Listed 1-on-1 prices range from USD 8.00 to USD 18.00 per lesson (30 or 45 minute lessons, up to 90 minutes).
- Signup
- Not stated. Page shows Sign up / Log in.
- Watermark
- Not applicable.
- Where files go
- Privacy policy says servers are primarily in the United States and Spain for users outside China, and in China for users in China. Account data kept while the account is active or within 30 days of a deletion request or as required by law.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Home page, Privacy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Not stated. The privacy policy says data is collected when you register, but does not clearly say every service needs an account.
- Watermark
- Not applicable.
- Where files go
- The privacy policy says data is processed on European servers run by certified hosting providers, and some data may go outside the EEA, including to the USA. Voice recordings sent to AI providers are deleted after transcription. Other retention depends on the data type, for example 8 to 10 years for accounting records.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Babbel privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Pro is offered monthly and yearly with recurring billing, but the prices were not shown on the page (loading placeholder). Yearly has a 30-day money-back guarantee; monthly is not refundable.
- Signup
- Not stated explicitly; Pro subscribe buttons link to login.
- Watermark
- Not applicable.
- Where files go
- Privacy policy does not name a storage location or give retention periods. Third-party providers may host the service. After account deletion, aggregate or anonymous data is retained.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Pro page, Privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Home page says you can practice languages for free by chatting with native speakers. Limits not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not applicable.
- Where files go
- Privacy policy says data is stored in app local storage, databases and server logs, transferred to third countries, and uploaded files are kept on overseas AWS S3. Undelivered messages kept up to 30 days; login information 6 months; account deletion processed generally within 1 business day.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Home page, Privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Not stated. The privacy policy describes signing up with name, email and username, but does not say whether an account is mandatory.
- Watermark
- Not applicable.
- Where files go
- The privacy policy names Amazon Web Services and Google as vendors that may store or process personal data, both in the United States. No specific retention periods are given; data is kept as long as reasonably necessary or required by law.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Memrise privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not applicable.
- Where files go
- Privacy policy does not state where data is stored or processed or give retention periods. Speaking Practice voice recordings are retained to provide the service, with no period given; it uses Azure AI Speech, and Conversations is powered by OpenAI and other providers.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- LingoDeer offers a 3-year access plan to all languages and features, currently promoted with a 75% discount. The page says: “Get 75% OFF 3-year access to all languages and features!.”
- Signup
- A user account is required to use the service. The page says: “When you register your account, we require you to provide us with your name, your age, your email address and your password.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Privacy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Users must sign up to use the service. The page says: “Login Sign Up Free.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Answers come from each tool's own pages (“Unclear” means they do not say). Tick “Compare” on two to four tools to read them side by side.
Also listed (4, not yet tested)
Each of these answered when we visited its site. We have not tested them or recorded facts, so they are in alphabetical order, not ranked.
- DropsOpen
Word by word, Drops helps you learn new vocabulary through fun, fast-paced games with simple mnemonic images in just 5 minutes a day.
- DuolingoOpen
Learn languages by playing a game. It's 100% free, fun, and scientifically proven to work.
- Rosetta StoneOpen
Learn languages the right way and speak with confidence using Rosetta Stone’s proven immersive method, realistic conversations, and top-rated speech tool.
- TandemOpen
How does Tandem work? Download the app for free, find your perfect language partner, and start chatting. Practice with native speakers and get fluent fast.
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