Best Language Learning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Busuu is ranked #1 of 258 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of LingQ and Duolingo. The best-ranked option with a free plan is LingQ. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Mango Languages at $0.83/mo.
Whether you are starting a language or building a regular study routine, apps offer different ways to practice and review. Compare the languages offered and mobile apps, then consider offline lessons, personalized review, placement tests, and speech practice. Free-plan access and paid-from pricing help clarify the cost side. Busuu and LingQ begin the ranked order, followed by Duolingo, with SuperMemo and Memrise also among the early entries. Start with the language you want to learn and the practice formats that suit your routine, then compare the listed features and access options.
258 language learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Offline lessons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Busuu | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 | LingQ | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $17.98/mo | Yes | $8.99/mo | Yes | View |
| 3 | Duolingo | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 4 | SuperMemo | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | PLN 29.92/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 5 |  Innovative Language Learning | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | Memrise | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €5.83/mo | Yes | — | No | View |
| 7 | EnglishClass101 | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4/mo | Yes | $4/mo | Yes | View |
| 8 | Mango Languages | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.83/mo | No | $10/mo | Yes | View |
| 9 |  Sotto | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | Meslingo | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.99/mo | Yes | $3.99/mo | — | View |
| 11 |  Talktiko | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.17/mo | Yes | $4.17/mo | Yes | View |
| 12 | Qlango | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Yes | View |
| 13 | Talkpal | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | No | View |
| 14 | FluentU | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.99/mo | Yes | $11.99/mo | Yes | View |
| 15 |  Lingora | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | SpeakPal | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $6.66/mo | Yes | $12.90/mo | Yes | View |
| 17 | LingoPlays | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 | Langua | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 19 | EnglishCentral | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 20 | FreeLingo | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €8.29/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 | LingoDeer | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $14.99/mo | Yes | $14.99/mo | Yes | View |
| 22 | Mondly | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 23 | Lingueez | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 24 | Atlas Runa | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $13.99/mo | Yes | $13.99/mo | — | View |
| 25 | Open Lingo | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which language learning app is ranked first on Inferse?
Busuu is ranked #1 of 258 with a score of 7.5. LingQ is second and Duolingo third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Mango Languages has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.