Busuu
Self-study course appsCourse app with a free tier and Premium plans
- Format
- Self-study app (courses)
- Free option
- Yes, learn for free
Language app alternatives to Babbel
Last updated · 15 options
Quick answer: There are 15 language app options here. Busuu and Cambly are listed first; compare format, free option and languages for how you want to learn.
Subscription course app with structured lessons. Here are 15 language app options, listed.
Cambly
Live tutors and classesEnglish conversation with native-speaker tutors
- Format
- Live tutors (English only)
- Languages
- English
Alternative to Babbel
Duolingo
Self-study course appsBite-sized, game-style lessons with a free tier
- Format
- Self-study app (game-style lessons)
- Free option
- Yes, free to learn
Alternative to Babbel, Rosetta Stone
HelloTalk
Language exchangeChat with native speakers learning your language
- Format
- Language exchange (chat)
- Free option
- Free to practise
italki
Live tutors and classesMarketplace for 1-to-1 lessons in 150+ languages
- Format
- Live tutors (1-to-1)
- Languages
- 150+
- Free option
- Free practice and level test
Alternative to Babbel, Rosetta Stone
Lingoda
Live tutors and classesLive online classes with certified teachers, 7-day free trial
- Format
- Live classes (certified teachers)
- Free option
- 7-day free trial
Alternative to Babbel, Rosetta Stone
LingQ
Vocabulary and readingLearn from reading and listening to real content in 53 languages
- Format
- Reading and listening (immersion)
- Languages
- 53
- Free option
- Free sign-up
Lingvist
Vocabulary and readingAI-paced vocabulary course, about 10 minutes a day
- Format
- Vocabulary course
- Free option
- Free trial
Mango Languages
Self-study course apps70+ languages, free through many libraries
- Format
- Self-study app (conversation-based)
- Languages
- 70+
- Free option
- Free via participating libraries
Alternative to Rosetta Stone, Babbel
M
Mondly
Self-study course appsDaily lessons in 41 languages, free and Premium
- Format
- Self-study app (daily lessons)
- Languages
- 41
- Free option
- Free and Premium
Pimsleur
Audio and speakingAudio-first courses in 50+ languages, with offline learning
- Format
- Audio course
- Languages
- 50+ for English speakers
- Free option
- Free lesson
Alternative to Babbel, Rosetta Stone
Preply
Live tutors and classesOnline tutors on app and web, with a free tutor swap
- Format
- Live tutors (1-to-1)
- Free option
- Free swap if not satisfied with a tutor
Alternative to Babbel, Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone
Self-study course appsLong-running immersion course app with a free trial
- Format
- Self-study app (immersion)
- Free option
- Free to try
Speak
Audio and speakingAI speaking practice with phrases native speakers use
- Format
- AI speaking practice
- Free option
- Start for free
Tandem
Language exchangeLanguage exchange app with reviewed members
- Format
- Language exchange
- Free option
- Free sign-up
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FAQ
Is there a language app alternative to Babbel?
Yes. LanguageAlts lists 15 options: Busuu, Cambly, Duolingo, HelloTalk, italki, Lingoda, LingQ, Lingvist, Mango Languages, Mondly, Pimsleur, Preply, Rosetta Stone, Speak and Tandem.
Related categories: Self-study course apps · Live tutors and classes · Language exchange · Vocabulary and reading · Audio and speaking
Free tiers, trials and language lists change. Check the app’s own site or store page before you subscribe.