Memrise vs Rosetta Stone

Memrise9.0Visit Rosetta Stone8.9Visit

Higher score Memrise #4 in Language Learning Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Memrise

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Rosetta Stone #5 in Language Learning Apps 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Rosetta Stone

• Memrise fits best

  Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video

• Rosetta Stone fits best

  Learners wanting immersive lessons and live tutoring

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Side by side

Feature	Memrise 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Rosetta Stone 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Language Learning Apps	#5 in Language Learning Apps
Best for	Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video	Learners wanting immersive lessons and live tutoring
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€69.99/yr	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Enterprise
Features Memrise 4/5 · Rosetta Stone 5/5
Offline lessons	—	✓ (best)
Speech practice	✓	✓
Placement test	✓	✓
Personalized review	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Languages offered	149 (best)	25
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	Covers 25 languages with immersive lessons and placement testing TruAccent gives pronunciation feedback; Chat Missions add conversation practice Offline mobile units and adaptive review support continued study
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 Monthly and Yearly plans list the same core features Tutoring is available, but its cost and session details are not specified
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.… Read the review →	Rosetta Stone is a language-learning subscription for individuals, schools and organizations, with lessons and practice aimed at learners who want structured study. The Dynamic Immersion method underpins its lessons, while TruAccent… Read the review →

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

• Rosetta Stone — where it wins

  • Covers 25 languages with immersive lessons and placement testing
  • TruAccent gives pronunciation feedback; Chat Missions add conversation practice
  • Offline mobile units and adaptive review support continued study

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Monthly and Yearly plans list the same core features
  • Tutoring is available, but its cost and session details are not specified

• Memrise9.0/10 · Free plan

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

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• Rosetta Stone8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad language-learning subscription for guided lessons, practice and tutoring.

  Visit Rosetta StoneFull verdict →