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Head-to-head · Language Learning Apps

Memrise vs Pimsleur

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Memrise #4 in Language Learning Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Memrise
Pimsleur #6 in Language Learning Apps 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Pimsleur

Memrise leads on 2 checks, Pimsleur on 1, and 4 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 scoreMemrise · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Memrise
  • Free trialonly Pimsleur

Memrise scores higher on our rubric for language learning apps: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Memrise offers free plan; Pimsleur doesn't. Pimsleur offers offline lessons; Memrise doesn't. Memrise leads on languages offered: 149 versus 51.

Memrise is the better fit for learners prioritizing language breadth and native video. Pimsleur is the better fit for audio-first learners practicing real-world conversation.

  • Memrise fits best

    Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video

  • Pimsleur fits best

    Audio-first learners practicing real-world conversation

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Side by side

Feature Memrise 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Pimsleur 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #4 in Language Learning Apps #6 in Language Learning Apps
Best for Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video Audio-first learners practicing real-world conversation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €69.99/yr —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Memrise 4/5 · Pimsleur 4/5
Offline lessons — ✓ (best)
Speech practice ✓ ✓
Placement test ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Personalized review ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Languages offered 149 (best) 51
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 149 languages across web, iOS and Android
  • Native-speaker clips paired with spaced-repetition review
  • Includes pronunciation, AI conversation and exam preparation
  • 30-minute conversational audio lessons support listening and speaking practice.
  • AI Voice Coach provides pronunciation feedback alongside interactive exercises.
  • Offline mobile lessons, CarPlay, Android Auto, and Alexa broaden access.
Cons
  • 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
  • No free plan; subscriptions start at USD 14.95 per language monthly.
  • Audio Monthly does not include Voice Coach, bonus content, or daily challenges.
  • Pricing applies per language, which can increase the cost for multilingual learners.
Our verdict

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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Pimsleur is a language-learning platform built around conversational listening and speaking practice. It suits learners who prefer structured audio lessons and want to practice across mobile, web, or supported in-car platforms. Its course…

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  1. MemriseLanguage Learning Apps 9.0Free plan
  2. PimsleurLanguage Learning Apps 8.87-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Pimsleur — where it wins

    • 30-minute conversational audio lessons support listening and speaking practice.
    • AI Voice Coach provides pronunciation feedback alongside interactive exercises.
    • Offline mobile lessons, CarPlay, Android Auto, and Alexa broaden access.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; subscriptions start at USD 14.95 per language monthly.
    • Audio Monthly does not include Voice Coach, bonus content, or daily challenges.
    • Pricing applies per language, which can increase the cost for multilingual learners.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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