Memrise

Language app built on short videos of native speakers, spaced review and AI practice.

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Memrise

Memrise teaches the words and phrases people actually say, using thousands of short clips of native speakers filmed in the places where the language is spoken. Each item follows a hear it, learn it, copy it routine: watch the clip, review it with spaced repetition, then record yourself and compare. It also offers private AI conversation practice and courses for a wide range of languages, from Spanish and Japanese to smaller ones. You can start for free, and a paid plan unlocks more lessons and features. Memrise used to host huge numbers of community-made courses; those have been moved off the main app, which disappointed some long-time users. It is light on grammar explanations, so it works best as a vocabulary and listening companion to a structured course. It runs on iOS, Android and the web.

Best for: Learners who want to hear and copy how native speakers really talk.

What works

Real native-speaker video for every phrase
Record yourself and compare pronunciation
Spaced review helps vocabulary stick

Why people leave

Little grammar teaching
Community courses are no longer in the main app
Best features need the paid plan

Top Memrise alternatives

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1
Duolingo
Free, gamified full course path with more structure.
66.5
2
Anki
Free flashcards where you control every card and review setting.
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3
Drops
Quick visual vocabulary games in five-minute sessions.
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4
Lingopie
Learn from full TV shows rather than short clips.
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5
Babbel
Structured lessons with grammar explanations.
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Memrise: common questions

Is Memrise free?

Memrise has a free plan and paid plans. Free tier: Yes, paid plan adds features (checked on Memrise's own site).

Is Memrise open source?

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

What platforms does Memrise run on?

Memrise is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Memrise?

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

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Memrise facts

3 of 3 verified

Free tier: Yes, paid plan adds features; Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab); “You can start learning for free. Our paid plan unlocks extra features, but building confidence doesn’t have to cost a thing.”
Native-speaker videos: Thousands of short clips; Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab); “Thousands of short videos of native speakers, so you can learn the language the way they really speak it.”
AI practice: Private AI conversation practice; Checked Oct 25, 2026memrise.com(opens source in a new tab); “Real native video. Smart review. Private AI practice.”