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Lingvist alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Lingvist: mostly vocabulary, light on speaking, and typing drills can feel dry. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lingvist, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Clozemaster currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Anki logoAnkiOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 562.6
  1. Anki logo

    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 Lingvist

    Free, fully customisable spaced-repetition flashcards.

    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 Lingvist 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)

The best Lingvist alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Clozemaster logo

Best Lingvist alternative for most people

Clozemaster

Similar sentence-based vocabulary practice, with a free tier.

Anki logo

Best Lingvist alternative for a free option

Anki

Free, fully customisable spaced-repetition flashcards.

Drops logo

Best Lingvist alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Drops

Visual vocabulary games for shorter sessions.

Anki logo

Best Lingvist alternative for open source

Anki

Free, fully customisable spaced-repetition flashcards.

Anki logo

Best Lingvist alternative for Mac

Anki

Free, fully customisable spaced-repetition flashcards.

Anki logo

Best Lingvist alternative for Windows

Anki

Free, fully customisable spaced-repetition flashcards.

Anki logo

Best Lingvist alternative for Linux

Anki

Free, fully customisable spaced-repetition flashcards.

LingQ logo

Best Lingvist alternative for iPhone and Android

LingQ

Grow vocabulary by reading and listening to real content.

Memrise logo

Best Lingvist alternative for working in the browser

Memrise

Vocabulary with native-speaker video clips.

Lingvist alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Lingvist?

Clozemaster ranks first right now. Similar sentence-based vocabulary practice, with a free tier. Anki and Drops follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Lingvist?

Yes. Clozemaster (free plan + paid), Anki (open source), Drops (free plan + paid) and LingQ (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lingvist?

Yes: Anki.

Which Lingvist alternatives work on Linux?

Anki runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Lingvist?

The complaints we hear most: mostly vocabulary, light on speaking; typing drills can feel dry; subscription needed after the trial.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Lingvist, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.