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LingooMost similar to Memrise in what it does, its category and its price.
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ELSA SpeakHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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HeuristicaFrom $5/mo, against from $22/mo for Memrise.
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CourseraRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Memrise.
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At a glance
Green means better than Memrise, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MemriseBaseline | 4.3 | $22/mo | Yes | Vocabulary taught through real native-speaker video clips | |
| Lingoo | 3.8−0.5 | $9.99/mo$12.01 less | No | Teaches real Hinglish code-switching phrases, not textbook grammar - $9.99 lifetime, no streaks, no subscription, native-speaker-reviewed. | vs Memrise |
 Best SAT Score | 3.8−0.5 | Free | Yes | Adaptive digital-SAT prep with expert-reviewed questions and an AI-personalized weekly study schedule. | vs Memrise |
| ELSA Speak | 4.5+0.2 | $11/mo$11 less | Yes | Phoneme-level pronunciation scoring, not general language teaching | vs Memrise |
 MindDory | 3.8−0.5 | Free | Yes | Spaced-repetition vocabulary graded by CEFR level and mapped to IELTS and TOEFL. | vs Memrise |
 LingQ | 4.1−0.2 | Free | Yes | Language learning platform built on real content in 50+ languages, with AI tools that turn a video, podcast, article or song you import into a lesson with a transcript, translation and audio. | vs Memrise |
 Classology | 3.5−0.8 | Free | Yes | Turns a lecture recording into flashcards, quizzes and a podcast in 30 seconds. | vs Memrise |
| Heuristica | 3.6−0.7 | $5/mo$17 less | Yes | AI study platform that builds concept maps, flashcards, quizzes and document chats, free with a $59.99-a-year Professional plan. | vs Memrise |
| Coursera | 4.3Same | $49/mo$27 more | Yes | Coursera hosts university and industry courses, certificates, and degrees online, layered with AI course tools like Coursera Coach. | vs Memrise |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Memrise.
Lingoo
3.8$9.99/mo
vs Memrise$12.01 less−0.5
Teaches real Hinglish code-switching phrases, not textbook grammar - $9.99 lifetime, no streaks, no subscription, native-speaker-reviewed.
- Interactive practice games: Tap the Match, Word Scramble, Quick Match
- Focus on real Hinglish code-switching phrases
- Native-speaker-reviewed content with cultural context
Teaches real conversational code-switching, not just formal textbook language
Lighter on structured grammar instruction than a traditional course
Best SAT Score
3.8Free
vs Memrise−0.5
Adaptive digital-SAT prep with expert-reviewed questions and an AI-personalized weekly study schedule.
- Adaptive full-length digital SAT practice tests
- Expert-reviewed question bank with 1,500+ vocabulary words
- Spaced-repetition interactive flashcards
Expert-reviewed questions, not purely AI-generated practice content
Score calculator estimates should be read as practice benchmarks, not guarantees
ELSA Speak
4.5$11/mo
vs Memrise$11 less+0.2
Phoneme-level pronunciation scoring, not general language teaching.
- Phoneme-level pronunciation accuracy scoring
- Built specifically for accent reduction, not beginner instruction
- Speech recognition technology flags specific sound errors
Genuinely precise, phoneme-level pronunciation feedback
Not built for beginners starting English from scratch
MindDory
3.8Free
vs Memrise−0.5
Spaced-repetition vocabulary graded by CEFR level and mapped to IELTS and TOEFL.
- AI-generated flashcards on a spaced-repetition schedule
- CEFR grading from A1 to C2
- Word lists for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and TOEIC
CEFR grading means the next word is genuinely the next one
No company named and no pricing on the landing page
LingQ
4.1Free
vs Memrise−0.2
Language learning platform built on real content in 50+ languages, with AI tools that turn a video, podcast, article or song you import into a lesson with a transcript, translation and audio.
- AI lesson creation from imported videos, podcasts and articles
- AI transcripts, translations and audio
- Vocabulary tracking from words tapped while reading
Learn from material you choose yourself
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Classology
3.5Free
vs Memrise−0.8
Turns a lecture recording into flashcards, quizzes and a podcast in 30 seconds.
- Study guides from documents, video or audio
- Flashcards and quizzes for retrieval practice
- Podcast generation from textbooks and slides
Podcast output moves revision into time that was otherwise unusable
A published 90% accuracy rate means memorising errors a tenth of the time
Heuristica
3.6$5/mo
vs Memrise$17 less−0.7
AI study platform that builds concept maps, flashcards, quizzes and document chats, free with a $59.99-a-year Professional plan.
- Concept maps enriched with Wikipedia, arXiv, Semantic Scholar and YouTube sources
- Flashcards with spaced repetition and an AI quiz generator
- Chat with PDFs and YouTube videos
A free plan and a low yearly price
The free plan allows 3 saved concept maps and one model
Coursera
4.3$49/mo
vs Memrise$27 moreSame
Coursera hosts university and industry courses, certificates, and degrees online, layered with AI course tools like Coursera Coach.
- Coursera Coach AI tutor for in-course question answering
- AI-assisted translation extending courses beyond their original language
- Full online degree programs alongside single courses and certificates
Content breadth spans single courses through full accredited degrees
Full degree programs cost as much as traditional in-person tuition at $15,000 and up
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Memrise free?
Memrise has a free plan, and paid plans start from $22/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Memrise?
ELSA Speak is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Coursera, LingQ, Best SAT Score.
What is the cheapest alternative to Memrise?
Among paid plans, Heuristica has the lowest starting price (from $5/mo). If you need it free, start with ELSA Speak.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.