LingoDeer alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave LingoDeer: content tops out around lower-intermediate, and most of the course is behind the paywall. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LingoDeer, 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 LingoDeer alternative for most people
DuolingoFree and more gamified, with a larger range of courses.
Best LingoDeer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
HelloChineseDedicated Chinese app with speech recognition and character writing.
Best LingoDeer alternative for iPhone and Android
BunproDeeper Japanese grammar practice with spaced repetition.
Best LingoDeer alternative for working in the browser
WaniKaniPair with LingoDeer to learn Japanese kanji systematically.
LingoDeer alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to LingoDeer?
Duolingo ranks first right now. Free and more gamified, with a larger range of courses. HelloChinese and Bunpro follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to LingoDeer?
Yes. Duolingo (free plan + paid), HelloChinese (free plan + paid), Bunpro (free plan + paid) and WaniKani (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to LingoDeer?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from LingoDeer?
The complaints we hear most: content tops out around lower-intermediate; most of the course is behind the paywall; smaller community than Duolingo.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces LingoDeer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.