Head-to-head · AI Language Learning Apps
Memrise vs Lingvist
Memrise leads on 1 check, Lingvist on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMemrise · 7.4/10
- Free planonly Memrise
Memrise scores higher on our rubric for ai language learning apps: 7.4 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Memrise offers free plan; Lingvist doesn't.
Memrise is the better fit for learners prioritizing language and content variety. Lingvist is the better fit for learners wanting adaptive vocabulary study.
- Memrise fits best
Learners prioritizing language and content variety
- Lingvist fits best
Learners wanting adaptive vocabulary study
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Side by side
| Feature | Memrise 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Lingvist 6.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in AI Language Learning Apps | #8 in AI Language Learning Apps |
| Best for | Learners prioritizing language and content variety | Learners wanting adaptive vocabulary study |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Memrise 0/5 · Lingvist 0/5 | ||
| Adaptive lessons | Not published | Not published |
| AI conversation practice | Not published | Not published |
| Pronunciation feedback | Not published | Not published |
| Human tutoring | Not published | Not published |
| Offline access | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Memrise is a language-learning app and website for beginners through advanced learners. It combines structured lessons, wordlists, native-speaker video clips, spaced-repetition review scheduling, pronunciation practice and AI conversation… Read the review → |
Lingvist is a self-directed language-learning app for learners who want to build practical vocabulary through short, adaptive exercises. Its adaptive placement assessment uses a learner’s level and performance to select material, while… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Memrise — where it wins
- Supports learning content across 149 languages
- Native-speaker videos and spaced-repetition review
- AI conversation and pronunciation practice with speech recognition
Where it doesn't
- Pro Monthly starts at 24.99 USD/month
- AI conversation and unlocked vocabulary are paid features
- Offline learning is available through mobile apps, not the web
Lingvist — where it wins
- Adaptive placement and personalized spaced-repetition reviews
- Custom decks, contextual sentences, and grammar information
- Mobile speech practice plus offline learning for up to 15 minutes
Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan
- The focus is narrower than a broad language-course platform
- Offline mobile learning is limited to up to 15 minutes
- Memrise7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from €69.99/yr
A broad language-learning app with strong video variety and AI speaking tools.
Visit MemriseFull verdict → - Lingvist6.4/10 · 14-day trial
A focused choice for adaptive vocabulary study, with paid access and strong mobile practice.
Visit LingvistFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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