Memrise vs SuperMemo

Memrise9.0Visit SuperMemo8.7Visit

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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SuperMemo #7 in Language Learning Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SuperMemo

• Memrise fits best

  Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video

• SuperMemo fits best

  Serious learners who value proven depth

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Side by side

Feature	Memrise 9.0/10 Visit ↗	SuperMemo 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Language Learning Apps	#7 in Language Learning Apps
Best for	Learners prioritizing language breadth and native video	Serious learners who value proven depth
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€69.99/yr	359 PLN/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Features Memrise 4/5 · SuperMemo 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	Adaptive spaced repetition with configurable learning plans Speech practice, AI conversation, and placement tests Offline mobile lessons across web, desktop, and mobile apps
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	Premium access starts at 35.99 PLN per month The 30-day Premium trial converts to paid unless cancelled Its broad course depth may feel involved for casual 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.… Read the review →	SuperMemo is a language-learning platform for individual learners who want structured courses, adaptive review, and measurable progress. Its nearly 300 courses cover 25 languages, with material spanning vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation,… 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

• SuperMemo — where it wins

  • Adaptive spaced repetition with configurable learning plans
  • Speech practice, AI conversation, and placement tests
  • Offline mobile lessons across web, desktop, and mobile apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium access starts at 35.99 PLN per month
  • The 30-day Premium trial converts to paid unless cancelled
  • Its broad course depth may feel involved for casual learners

• Memrise9.0/10 · Free plan

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

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• SuperMemo8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A deep, mature learning system for learners who want structured progress.

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