OpenLang
OpenLang: A free collection of language games for learners who prefer open-source practice. Ranked #251 of 276 in Language Learning Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free learners wanting open-source language games.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree learners wanting open-source language games
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Offline lessonsYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Thousands of free, open-source drag-and-drop language games
- Supports English and 60+ other languages with auditory feedback
- PWA installation enables faster loading and potential offline play
Where it doesn't
- Game-focused practice, without verified placement or personalized review
- Mobile access is through a PWA, not a native app
- Speech synthesis depends on browser support for the language
Our verdict on OpenLang
OpenLang is a free, open-source language-learning web application built around thousands of drag-and-drop games. It is aimed at learners who want to practice through visual matching activities across English and 60+ other languages. Exercises provide visual and auditory feedback, making the format suitable for vocabulary practice rather than a broad, guided course experience. Its open-source approach also gives users a way to inspect and adapt the material rather than relying only on fixed activities.
The product’s focus is its collection of games and the ability to tailor them. Users can download source prompts, modify them, and follow custom game generation instructions to create language-learning activities suited to their needs. Browser-based speech synthesis provides spoken feedback for many languages through the Web Speech API, so the experience can vary with browser support. This combination will appeal to learners who like interactive drills and customization; those looking for verified placement or personalized review should consider a different kind of learning tool.
OpenLang runs on the web and can be installed on mobile devices as a Progressive Web App. The vendor describes this as a way to load language pages faster, with potential offline play after installation; this is not the same as a native iOS or Android app. That browser-first approach suits learners comfortable practicing in a web interface, but people seeking dedicated native mobile applications may prefer another option. OpenLang is a strong fit for free, self-directed game practice, not for learners who need a structured placement or review system.
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OpenLang pricing
OpenLang fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Offline lessons | Yes |
| Speech practice | Not verified |
| Placement test | Not verified |
| Personalized review | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Not verified |
| Languages offered | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Web Speech API |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | openlang.ai |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
OpenLang integrations
OpenLang lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Web Speech API
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