LingoDeer

Grammar-focused language app, especially strong for Japanese, Korean and Chinese.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About LingoDeer

LingoDeer started as an app for Asian languages and is still best known for Japanese, Korean and Chinese, though it now covers many European and other languages too. Its curriculum is designed by language teachers and puts grammar first: each lesson comes with clear explanations and tips, audio is recorded by native speakers rather than synthesised, and built-in flashcards, review and stories reinforce what you learned. It looks like Duolingo but is more methodical, which is why learners who stall on Duolingo's implicit approach often switch to it. The first lessons are free and the full course needs a subscription, with monthly, yearly and multi-year one-time plans. It runs on iOS, Android and the web. Content runs out around lower-intermediate level, so it works best for building a solid foundation.

Best for: Beginners in Japanese, Korean or Chinese who want clear grammar explanations.

What works

Clear grammar notes in every lesson
Native-speaker audio throughout
Multi-year one-time payment options

Why people leave

Content tops out around lower-intermediate
Most of the course is behind the paywall
Smaller community than Duolingo

Top LingoDeer alternatives

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1
Duolingo
Free and more gamified, with a larger range of courses.
66.5
2
HelloChinese
Dedicated Chinese app with speech recognition and character writing.
62.6
3
Bunpro
Deeper Japanese grammar practice with spaced repetition.
59.6
4
WaniKani
Pair with LingoDeer to learn Japanese kanji systematically.
57.2
5
Busuu
Structured courses with native-speaker feedback.
55.3

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LingoDeer: common questions

Is LingoDeer free?

LingoDeer has a free plan and paid plans.

Is LingoDeer open source?

No, LingoDeer is not open source.

What platforms does LingoDeer run on?

LingoDeer is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to LingoDeer?

The highest-ranked LingoDeer alternatives right now are Duolingo, HelloChinese and Bunpro. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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LingoDeer facts

4 of 4 verified

Monthly price: US$14.99; Checked Oct 25, 2026lingodeer.com(opens source in a new tab); “MONTHLY US$14.99 Auto-renewal”
Annual price: US$95.99 (discounted); Checked Oct 25, 2026lingodeer.com(opens source in a new tab); “ANNUALLY US$95.99 US$159.99 40% OFF”
Curriculum: Grammar-based, written by teachers; Checked Oct 25, 2026lingodeer.com(opens source in a new tab); “Expert curricula Crafted by language teachers, our grammar-based curriculum”
Audio: Native-speaker voices; Checked Oct 25, 2026lingodeer.com(opens source in a new tab); “HD audio Learn with lessons voiced by native speakers from the beginning.”