The free Memrise alternative
Lingo by OpenApps is a free Memrise alternative: Free. No hearts, no energy, no ads. Memrise's free plan: Limited lessons, one speaking practice session a day and ads.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Lingo | Free. No hearts, no energy, no ads. | None |
| Memrise | Limited lessons, one speaking practice session a day and ads. | The free plan limits lessons and speaking practice (one session a day) and shows ads. Pro is listed at $24.99 a month, $61.99 a year or $99 for lifetime (Memrise's plans page, 2026). |
Free lessons run out quickly without a subscription.
Switching from Memrise
Start the same language in Lingo. Lessons, listening and speaking practice have no daily limit.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Memrise?
Yes. Lingo by OpenApps does what Memrise does for language lessons, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Memrise have a free plan?
Limited lessons, one speaking practice session a day and ads. That is from Memrise's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Memrise cost?
The free plan limits lessons and speaking practice (one session a day) and shows ads. Pro is listed at $24.99 a month, $61.99 a year or $99 for lifetime (Memrise's plans page, 2026).
How do I switch from Memrise?
Start the same language in Lingo. Lessons, listening and speaking practice have no daily limit.
Can an AI assistant use Lingo instead of Memrise?
Yes. Lingo has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Memrise is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Memrise's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.