Lingvist

Adaptive vocabulary app that teaches the most useful words in sentence context.

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About Lingvist

Lingvist, from Estonia, focuses on learning vocabulary fast. It shows you words inside real sentences, asks you to type the missing word, and uses an adaptive algorithm to pick the most frequent words you don't yet know and schedule reviews before you forget them. It also has grammar exercises, listening and AI-generated custom decks on topics you choose. Course coverage has grown over time to dozens of languages. A free trial gives full access, and a subscription is needed after that, with discounts for longer plans. Because it is so vocabulary-centred, Lingvist works best alongside a course, tutor or reading rather than as the only tool; the typing-based drill can also feel dry. It runs on iOS, Android and the web. Lingvist suits learners who want to expand their vocabulary efficiently, for example ahead of a move or an exam.

Best for: Learners who want to grow useful vocabulary quickly in context.

What works

Teaches the most frequent words first
Words always shown in real sentences
Custom AI decks on your own topics

Why people leave

Mostly vocabulary, light on speaking
Typing drills can feel dry
Subscription needed after the trial

Top Lingvist alternatives

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1
Clozemaster
Similar sentence-based vocabulary practice, with a free tier.
66.5
2
Anki
Free, fully customisable spaced-repetition flashcards.
62.6
3
Drops
Visual vocabulary games for shorter sessions.
59.6
4
LingQ
Grow vocabulary by reading and listening to real content.
57.2
5
Memrise
Vocabulary with native-speaker video clips.
55.3

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Lingvist: common questions

Is Lingvist free?

No, Lingvist is a paid product.

Is Lingvist open source?

No, Lingvist is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Anki.

What platforms does Lingvist run on?

Lingvist is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Lingvist?

The highest-ranked Lingvist alternatives right now are Clozemaster, Anki and Drops. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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