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Head-to-head · Language Learning Apps

Busuu vs Memrise

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Busuu #2 in Language Learning Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Busuu
Memrise #4 in Language Learning Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Memrise

Busuu leads on 1 check, Memrise on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBusuu · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresBusuu · 5 of 5

Busuu scores higher on our rubric for language learning apps: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Busuu offers offline lessons; Memrise doesn't. Memrise leads on languages offered: 149 versus 14.

Busuu is the better fit for learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback. Memrise is the better fit for learners prioritizing language breadth and native video.

  • Busuu fits best

    Learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback

  • Memrise fits best

    Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video

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Side by side

Feature Busuu 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Memrise 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Language Learning Apps #4 in Language Learning Apps
Best for Learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €69.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Busuu 5/5 · Memrise 4/5
Offline lessons ✓ (best) —
Speech practice ✓ ✓
Placement test ✓ ✓
Personalized review ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Languages offered 14 149 (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Short lessons, placement testing, review, and personalized study plans
  • Native-speaker community feedback supports writing and speaking practice
  • Premium Plus adds AI Conversations and pronunciation feedback
  • Supports 149 languages across web, iOS and Android
  • Native-speaker clips paired with spaced-repetition review
  • Includes pronunciation, AI conversation and exam preparation
Cons
  • Advanced speaking features require the Premium Plus plan
  • Community feedback depends on participation from native speakers
  • Course access and pricing can vary by platform and region
  • Some advanced tools are part of the Pro Monthly plan
  • Its broad language catalog may not suit highly specialized study
  • Offline learning is available through mobile apps
Our verdict

Busuu is a language-learning platform for individual learners and organizations, with courses in 14 languages across web, iOS, and Android. Its short, focused lessons cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while placement testing…

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Memrise is a language-learning app and website for beginners through advanced learners. It supports 149 languages and combines structured lessons, wordlists, native-speaker video clips, personalized review plans and pronunciation practice.…

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  1. BusuuLanguage Learning Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. MemriseLanguage Learning Apps 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Busuu — where it wins

    • Short lessons, placement testing, review, and personalized study plans
    • Native-speaker community feedback supports writing and speaking practice
    • Premium Plus adds AI Conversations and pronunciation feedback

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced speaking features require the Premium Plus plan
    • Community feedback depends on participation from native speakers
    • Course access and pricing can vary by platform and region

  • Memrise — where it wins

    • Supports 149 languages across web, iOS and Android
    • Native-speaker clips paired with spaced-repetition review
    • Includes pronunciation, AI conversation and exam preparation

    Where it doesn't

    • Some advanced tools are part of the Pro Monthly plan
    • Its broad language catalog may not suit highly specialized study
    • Offline learning is available through mobile apps
  • Busuu9.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad language-learning app combining structured lessons with human and AI feedback.

    Visit BusuuFull verdict →
  • Memrise9.0/10 · Free plan

    A broad language-learning app combining native video, structured lessons and AI practice.

    Visit MemriseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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