Memrise vs Sotto

Memrise9.0Visit SSotto5.7Visit

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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S Sotto #31 in Language Learning Apps 5.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Sotto

• Memrise fits best

  Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video

• Sotto fits best

  Learners wanting maximum breadth and control

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Side by side

Feature	Memrise 9.0/10 Visit ↗	SSotto 5.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	5.7
Ranking	#4 in Language Learning Apps	#31 in Language Learning Apps
Best for	Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video	Learners wanting maximum breadth and control
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	€69.99/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Features Memrise 4/5 · Sotto 5/5
Offline lessons	—	✓ (best)
Speech practice	✓	✓
Placement test	✓	✓
Personalized review	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Languages offered	149	Not checked yet
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 grammar, reading, listening, speaking, and writing Supports adaptive review, pronunciation scoring, and writing feedback Runs across web, desktop, iOS, API, and self-hosted setups
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	Self-hosting can require more setup than a hosted learning app Cloud AI, speech, search, or storage providers may add direct costs Its broad feature set may be more than casual learners need
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 →	Sotto is an open-source language-learning application for learners who want private, context-based practice across all four core skills. Its CEFR-based courses cover grammar, reading, listening, speaking, and writing, while placement… 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

• Sotto — where it wins

  • Covers grammar, reading, listening, speaking, and writing
  • Supports adaptive review, pronunciation scoring, and writing feedback
  • Runs across web, desktop, iOS, API, and self-hosted setups

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosting can require more setup than a hosted learning app
  • Cloud AI, speech, search, or storage providers may add direct costs
  • Its broad feature set may be more than casual learners need

• Memrise9.0/10 · Free plan

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

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• SSotto5.7/10 · Free plan

  A broad, private language-learning workspace with offline and self-hosted options.

  Visit SottoFull verdict →