Memrise vs Lingvist

Memrise8.8Visit Lingvist8.3Visit

Higher score Memrise #4 in AI Language Learning Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Memrise

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Lingvist #8 in AI Language Learning Apps 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Lingvist

• 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 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Lingvist 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.3
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	€69.99/yr	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
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 checked yet	Not checked yet
AI conversation practice	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Pronunciation feedback	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Human tutoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports learning content across 149 languages Native-speaker videos and spaced-repetition review AI conversation and pronunciation practice with speech recognition	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
Cons	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	No permanent free plan The focus is narrower than a broad language-course platform Offline mobile learning is limited to up to 15 minutes
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

• Memrise8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad language-learning app with strong video variety and AI speaking tools.

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• Lingvist8.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A focused choice for adaptive vocabulary study, with paid access and strong mobile practice.

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