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9 Best Free Free Language Learning Apps of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

9 of the 9 tools in our best free language learning apps ranking offer a permanent free plan. Duolingo scores highest among them at 9.1 out of 10.

1. 01

   Duolingo

   Beginners who want a complete structured course without paying anything.

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 9.1

2. 02

   Anki

   Self-directed learners who want to drill their own vocabulary with spaced repetition for free.

   Free on Windows, macOS, Linux, web and Android; AnkiMobile for iPhone and iPad is a one-time $24.99

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Paid from

   $24.99

   Score 8.7

3. 03

   HelloTalk

   Learners who want free conversation practice and corrections from native speakers.

   Free plan; VIP Membership Yearly $79.99 in the US App Store, about $6.67 per month

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Paid from

   $6.67

   Score 8.7

4. 04

   Tandem

   Learners who want free calls with exchange partners and group audio rooms.

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 8.5

5. 05

   Memrise

   Learners who want listening practice with native speaker videos alongside vocabulary.

   Free plan; Annual Language Learning Plan $61.99 in the US App Store, about $5.17 per month; Lifetime Plan $329.99

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Paid from

   $5.17

   Score 8.2

6. 06

   Clozemaster

   Intermediate learners who want lots of reading practice in context after finishing a beginner course.

   Free to play; Clozemaster Pro Annual $79.99 in the US App Store, about $6.67 per month

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Paid from

   $6.67

   Score 8.1

7. 07

   Busuu

   Learners who want structured lessons and may later pay for review tools and certificates.

   See vendor pricing (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 8.0

8. 08

   Drops

   Beginners who want quick, picture-based vocabulary practice in short sessions.

   Free version with limited session time; Premium yearly $69.99, about $5.83 per month; monthly $11; one-time $150

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Paid from

   $5.83

   Score 7.6

9. 09

   LingQ

   Learners who want to read and listen to native content and track the words they know.

   Free plan limited to 20 saved words; LingQ Premium for 12 months $119.99 in the US App Store, about $10 per month

   Full entry, No. 9 overall

   Paid from

   $10

   Score 7.4

Scores and prices come from our Best Free Language Learning Apps ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com