Choose LingQ if you want
Learning from real books, podcasts and video.
Learns from books, podcasts and video the learner chooses, with words saved in context. It is less structured than the course apps, and a Premium membership is needed for every language.
Choose Memrise if you want
Learning from native speaker videos toward a goal.
Native speaker videos and goal-based courses set it apart, across more than 50 languages. The main page does not name its apps, and paid plans sit beside the free start.
The main differences
- Only LingQ runs on iOS.
- Only LingQ runs on Android.
Side by side
 LingQ |  Memrise | |
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| Score | 80.0 | 84.0 |
| Rank in list | #6 of 7 | #3 of 7 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgradesFree to start; Premium membership unlocks every language | Free plan, paid upgradesStart for free; paid plans are offered |
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | WebiOSAndroidWeb, iOS, Android | WebWeb |
| Made by | Not stated | Not stated |
| Main skill practised | Reading and listening | Listening and speaking |
| Lesson format | Books, podcasts and video | Native speaker videos |
| Speaking practice | No | Yes |
| Best for | Learning from real books, podcasts and video | Learning from native speaker videos toward a goal |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about LingQ vs Memrise
- Is Memrise better than LingQ?
- Memrise ranks higher in our list of language learning apps (#3 against #6, score 84.0 against 80.0). LingQ is best for: learning from real books, podcasts and video. Memrise is best for: learning from native speaker videos toward a goal.
- Which is cheaper, LingQ or Memrise?
- LingQ: Free to start; Premium membership unlocks every language. Memrise: Start for free; paid plans are offered.
- Do LingQ and Memrise run on the same platforms?
- LingQ supports Web, iOS, Android. Memrise supports Web.