Ranked 3 of 7 in best language learning apps
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.
Best for Learning from native speaker videos toward a goal
About Memrise
Memrise builds lessons around short videos of native speakers, so learners hear words and phrases as they are actually spoken rather than only through synthetic voices. Courses are sorted by goal, such as passing an exam or speaking confidently at work, and the catalogue lists more than 50 languages.
The site says learners can start for free and offers paid plans on top of that start. Phrasebooks for languages such as Arabic and Spanish sit alongside the courses. Its strengths are the native speaker clips and the range of less common languages, and it suits learners who want a course tied to a specific goal.
Strengths
- Native speaker videos rather than only synthetic voices
- Courses for more than 50 languages
- Goal-based courses such as exam preparation
Limits
- Paid plans are offered alongside the free start
- The main page does not name its apps
Where Memrise ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Language learning apps | 3 of 7 | 84.0 | Learning from native speaker videos toward a goal |
Questions about Memrise
- Is Memrise free?
- Memrise can be used without paying: Start for free; paid plans are offered. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Memrise open source?
- No. Memrise is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Memrise support?
- Memrise is available on: Web.
- What is Memrise best for?
- Learning from native speaker videos toward a goal. In our ranking of language learning apps it is number 3 of 7 with a score of 84.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Memrise?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Duolingo, Busuu, Clozemaster, Pimsleur.