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24 alternatives to busuu

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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. busuu launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   LingoBites▲89

   Learn languages through stories

   2017 · lingobites.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hua▲99

   Learn languages with native speakers

   2014 · hua.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Mondly▲150

   Play your way to a new language

   2015 · mondly.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Lingua.ly▲90

   Learn new languages by browsing the Web.

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Duolingo for Schools▲89

   Free language learning platform for schools

   2015 · schools.duolingo.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Speaky▲14

   Learn languages for free

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Goji▲227

   The Keyboard for Fun

   2014 · goji.me · its alternatives →

8. 8
   FlashAcademy▲85

   The language school in your pocket! 🎓

   2016 · flashacademy.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Programmar▲88

   A place for developers to read and write

   2015 · programmar.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Rype▲135

    Private language lessons with a professional teacher

    2016 · rypeapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    iTalki▲73

    Online Language Learning via Skype

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Penflip▲119

    A social writing platform

    2013 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Foreign Buddy▲123

    Learn any language with me 🇺🇸 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹

    2017 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Gamelingu▲11

    Language exchange community with video chat and games

    2015 · gamelingu.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    SlimWiki▲65

    Beautiful, free Wikis for Teams

    2014 · slimwiki.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Verbling▲74

    The best way to learn a language

    2015 · verbling.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Kano▲159

    A computer and coding kit for all ages

    2014 · kano.me · its alternatives →

18. 18
    LingQ▲111

    Learn languages from content you love

    2017 · lingq.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Developer Ipsum▲110

    Lorem for nerds

    2021 · developer-ipsum.netlify.app · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Transcense▲127

    Converse w/ the deaf, w/o sign language (pre-launch)

    2014 · ava.me · its alternatives →

21. 21
    LingoZING▲7

    The Fun Way To Learn a Language

    2016 · lingozing.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Ginkgotree▲73

    A Tumblr for making your own textbooks

    2014 · ginkgotree.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Word Lens▲83

    See the world in your language

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Ginger Page▲73

    Write better English on the go

    2014 · gingersoftware.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →