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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Clozemaster	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	66.5
2	Anki	Open source	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +3	5 of 5	62.6
3	Drops	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	59.6
4	LingQ	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	3 of 3	57.2
5	Memrise	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	55.3

1. ClozemasterTop pick
Best for: Post-beginner learners who want to grow vocabulary in real sentences
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Lingvist
Similar sentence-based vocabulary practice, with a free tier.
Pros
Learn words in real sentence context
170+ language pairings
Free daily play
Cons
Some sentences and translations are awkward
No grammar instruction
Unlimited play and listening need Pro
Visit Clozemaster Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
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 Clozemaster a good Lingvist alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Languages
50+, with 170+ pairings
Checked Oct 25, 2026clozemaster.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro guarantee
30-day money-back
Checked Oct 25, 2026clozemaster.com(opens source in a new tab)
Listening practice
Over 30 languages (Pro)
Checked Oct 25, 2026clozemaster.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Anki
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)
3. Drops
Best for: Busy learners who want quick visual vocabulary practice in many languages
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Lingvist
Visual vocabulary games for shorter sessions.
Pros
Beautiful, quick visual games
55+ languages including rare ones
Short sessions are easy to fit in
Cons
Mostly vocabulary, not a full course
Free version caps daily practice time
Little sentence or conversation practice
Visit Drops 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 Drops a good Lingvist alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Languages
55+
Checked Oct 25, 2026languagedrops.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Kahoot! (acquired November 2020)
Checked Oct 25, 2026languagedrops.com(opens source in a new tab)
Kids app
Droplets
Checked Oct 25, 2026languagedrops.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. LingQ
Best for: Intermediate learners who want to learn through lots of reading and listening
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Lingvist
Grow vocabulary by reading and listening to real content.
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 ×0.369
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 LingQ a good Lingvist 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)
5. Memrise
Best for: Learners who want to hear and copy how native speakers really talk
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Lingvist
Vocabulary with native-speaker video clips.
Pros
Real native-speaker video for every phrase
Record yourself and compare pronunciation
Spaced review helps vocabulary stick
Cons
Little grammar teaching
Community courses are no longer in the main app
Best features need the paid plan
Visit Memrise Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
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 Memrise a good Lingvist alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free tier
Yes, paid plan adds features
Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab)
Native-speaker videos
Thousands of short clips
Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI practice
Private AI conversation practice
Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab)

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Best Lingvist alternative for most people

Clozemaster

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