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Head-to-head · Learning Gamification Software

Level Up XP vs Memrise

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Level Up XP #3 in Learning Gamification Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Level Up XP
Memrise #6 in Learning Gamification Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Memrise

Level Up XP leads on 0 checks, Memrise on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLevel Up XP · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresLevel Up XP · 1 of 3

Level Up XP scores higher on our rubric for learning gamification software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Level Up XP is the better fit for moodle-based gamified learning. Memrise is the better fit for language practice with spaced repetition.

  • Level Up XP fits best

    Moodle-based gamified learning

  • Memrise fits best

    Language practice with spaced repetition

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Side by side

Feature Level Up XP 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Memrise 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Learning Gamification Software #6 in Learning Gamification Software
Best for Moodle-based gamified learning Language practice with spaced repetition
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/mo €69.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Level Up XP 1/3 · Memrise 0/3
Single sign-on Not checked yet Not checked yet
Rewards catalog Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Gamification mechanics points, levels, leaderboards, team competition, badges, quests, conditional content Not checked yet
Learner limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
LMS integrations 1 integrations Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited users on every listed plan, including Community
  • Points, levels, leaderboards, badges, rewards, and conditional content
  • Moodle API, reporting, enrolment automation, and data export
  • Spaced-repetition review supports recurring vocabulary practice.
  • Native-speaker videos add listening and real-life scenario practice.
  • AI conversations and microphone exercises support speaking practice.
Cons
  • Coverage is centered on Moodle rather than multiple LMS platforms
  • Advanced XP+ features are reserved for paid plans
  • Mobile access is listed only with the Premium plan
  • The current app requires an internet connection and has no offline mode.
  • Full access to features and content requires a paid plan.
  • Monthly access costs more than the annual plan over a year.
Our verdict

Level Up XP is a self-hosted Moodle plugin for educators, training teams, businesses, institutions, and large organizations that want to add progression and competition to learning. Administrators can award experience points for learner…

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Memrise is a language-learning service for beginners through advanced learners who want structured vocabulary practice alongside listening and speaking activities. Its lessons cover vocabulary and real-life scenarios, while…

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  1. Level Up XPLearning Gamification Software 9.0Free plan
  2. MemriseLearning Gamification Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Level Up XP — where it wins

    • Unlimited users on every listed plan, including Community
    • Points, levels, leaderboards, badges, rewards, and conditional content
    • Moodle API, reporting, enrolment automation, and data export

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is centered on Moodle rather than multiple LMS platforms
    • Advanced XP+ features are reserved for paid plans
    • Mobile access is listed only with the Premium plan

  • Memrise — where it wins

    • Spaced-repetition review supports recurring vocabulary practice.
    • Native-speaker videos add listening and real-life scenario practice.
    • AI conversations and microphone exercises support speaking practice.

    Where it doesn't

    • The current app requires an internet connection and has no offline mode.
    • Full access to features and content requires a paid plan.
    • Monthly access costs more than the annual plan over a year.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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