Ling alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Ling: course depth varies by language, and mostly beginner-level content. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ling, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Duolingo currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Ling alternative for most people
DuolingoFree and more polished for the major languages it covers.
Best Ling alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DropsVisual vocabulary games across 55+ languages.
Best Ling alternative for iPhone and Android
Mango Languages70+ languages, often free through a public library.
Best Ling alternative for working in the browser
italkiFind a human tutor for almost any less common language.
Ling alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Ling?
Duolingo ranks first right now. Free and more polished for the major languages it covers. Drops and Mango Languages follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Ling?
Yes. Duolingo (free plan + paid), Drops (free plan + paid) and Mango Languages (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ling?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Ling?
The complaints we hear most: course depth varies by language; mostly beginner-level content; trial only with annual plans.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ling, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.