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24 alternatives to Chinese Skill

The Duolingo for learning Chinese

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

1. 1
   Chineasy▲80

   The easiest way to learn Chinese

   2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hua▲99

   Learn languages with native speakers

   2014 · hua.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   DuoCoder▲11

   Duolingo but for coders

   2017 · jasonpark.me · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Duolingo for Schools▲89

   Free language learning platform for schools

   2015 · schools.duolingo.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Foreign Buddy▲123

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

   2017 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Chinese - English Text to Speech Translator▲11

   Make Chinese learning fun and easy

   2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Verbling▲74

   The best way to learn a language

   2015 · verbling.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Duolingo Pillow▲139

   Learn a language overnight

   2016 · pillow.duolingo.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Duolingo▲309

   Learn languages completely free.

   2013 · duolingo.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    lingotheory▲107

    AI Chinese language tutor

    2024 · lingotheory.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Nihongo▲73

    A modern Japanese dictionary and study tool

    2016 · nihongo-app.com · its alternatives →

12. 12AA
    An “automatic” way to learn Chinese▲57

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Amanda▲74

    Learn Chinese through trending news stories in China.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Duolir▲94

    Stories with subtitles to improve your language skills

    2015 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Tomo for ChatGPT▲97

    Ask anything. Then play it, Duolingo-style.

    11d ago · heytomo.app · its alternatives →

16. 16
    LingoBites▲89

    Learn languages through stories

    2017 · lingobites.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Zizzle▲139

    Learn Chinese through visual stories

    2016 · zizzle.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Accent Learners▲75

    Improve your English speech and pronunciation

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Lingua.ly▲90

    Learn new languages by browsing the Web.

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Kano▲159

    A computer and coding kit for all ages

    2014 · kano.me · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Coding.net (China)▲62

    Making coding simpler for devs in China

    2014 · coding.net · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Spell Up with Google▲72

    Improve your English using your voice

    2014 · google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    LingQ▲111

    Learn languages from content you love

    2017 · lingq.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    LingoZING▲7

    The Fun Way To Learn a Language

    2016 · lingozing.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 →