Clozemaster alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Clozemaster: some sentences and translations are awkward, and no grammar instruction. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Clozemaster, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lingvist currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Anki	Open source	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +3	5 of 5	62.6
2	LingQ	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	3 of 3	59.6
3	Duolingo	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	57.2

1. AnkiTop pick
Best for: Self-directed learners who want free, customisable spaced-repetition flashcards
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Clozemaster
Free, fully customisable flashcards for sentences and audio.
Pros
Free and open source on desktop and Android
Highly customisable cards and scheduling
Large library of shared decks and add-ons
Cons
Dated interface and steep learning curve
Official iOS app is paid
You must build or choose decks yourself
Visit Anki Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Anki a good Clozemaster alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Sync
Free AnkiWeb sync
Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
Desktop price
Free on Windows, Mac and Linux
Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
Android app
AnkiDroid, free
Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
iOS app
AnkiMobile, paid, funds development
Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
Deck size
Handles 100,000+ cards
Checked Oct 25, 2026apps.ankiweb.net(opens source in a new tab)
2. LingQ
Best for: Intermediate learners who want to learn through lots of reading and listening
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Clozemaster
Learn words by reading whole texts rather than single sentences.
Pros
Import articles, books and videos as lessons
Tracks known words across everything you read
Supports 50+ languages
Cons
Cluttered interface
Free account limits saved words
Not suited to complete beginners or speaking
Visit LingQ Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is LingQ a good Clozemaster alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Learners
5M+
Checked Oct 25, 2026lingq.com(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
More than 50
Checked Oct 25, 2026lingq.com(opens source in a new tab)
Co-founder
Steve Kaufmann
Checked Oct 25, 2026lingq.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Duolingo
Best for: Beginners and casual learners who want a free, fun daily habit
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Clozemaster
Free structured course for learners still at the basics.
Pros
Full course path is free
Streaks and leagues make daily practice stick
Huge choice of languages and courses
Cons
Little explicit grammar teaching
Hard to reach advanced levels with it alone
Free tier has ads and limits on mistakes
Visit Duolingo Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Duolingo a good Clozemaster alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Max tier
Subscription tier above Super
Checked Oct 25, 2026blog.duolingo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Super benefits
Unlimited energy, no ads, personalised review
Checked Oct 25, 2026blog.duolingo.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI features
Video Call and Roleplay (Max)
Checked Oct 25, 2026blog.duolingo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Max availability
188 countries on iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026blog.duolingo.com(opens source in a new tab)

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Lingvist

Adaptive sentence-based vocabulary with a more polished app.