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24 alternatives to LinguaStack

Learn languages from context, not games

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.

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    Lingvist▲364

    Take your language skills to the next level

    2015 · lingvist.com · its alternatives →

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    Hi HN, For over two years I've been working on an App to learn languages (currently French, Italian and Spanish), together with my partner, a language teacher. I think it is finally ready to share with this community! The idea is to introduce vocabulary and grammar whilst you read eBooks in your own language. I've found that it is easier to remember vocabulary 'in context' and with regular repetition. Plus you don't have to carve out dedicated time for language learning. Other apps require you to build a habit around various exercises or ‘games’, whereas lots of people already read books.…

    2024 · glossarie.app · its alternatives →

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    Clozemaster is language learning gamification through mass exposure to vocabulary in context. Great post-Duolingo app and useful for language learners of all levels. Free to sign up and play!

    2017 · clozemaster.com · its alternatives →

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    Termyfree tier, from $5.99/mo▲122

    Termy turns the content you already enjoy into language practice. Press a shortcut in any game, video, website, or app to get an in-context explanation of a word or phrase. Save it with its original sentence, screenshot, translation, and pronunciation, then review it through adap

    Aug 2026 · termy.ai · its alternatives →

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    Play with your words. Language learning simplified.

    2015 · planblabs.net · its alternatives →

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    Learn the most common 1000 words of popular languages

    2020 · mostcommonwords.co · its alternatives →

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    Learn a language quickly by practicing speaking with AI

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Lingolol▲152

    Learn languages while you laugh, with TikTok stars

    2023 · lingolol.com · its alternatives →

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    CapWords▲135

    Learn a new language with AI-powered object recognition

    2025 · capwords.app · its alternatives →

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    Hi! Wanted to share the project I really wanted to have. TLDR; this app lets you create your own list of words and you get a Duolingo-like experience (kind of, still needs a lot of features) practicing those words in their context. My English is not the best but not the worst either. But I realized I can't boost it up after a certain level! In my belief, in order to truly learn a language, you need to be exposed to that language often. Vocabulary is the key factor here if you really want to improve in any language. My experience is that when I read a book to improve my English vocabulary, I…

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Acquire languages on the go from the news, videos etc.

    2025 · lingochampion.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn languages faster by video chatting with natives

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Lingo▲77

    Look anything up, fast

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Track, share & accelerate your language-learning journey

    2023 · lingotrack.com · its alternatives →

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    Hi HN, Just wanted to share a tool i've been working on to help with my own study routine. It’s a browser extension called Lingoku. The idea is simple: we spend hours browsing the web in English every day. This tool replaces some of the english words with Japanese vocabulary based on your japanese level (Similar to Toucan, but with a better user experience). It’s basically an attempt to make the "i+1" method actually passive, you understand the sentence because it's mostly english, but you pick up Japanese words naturally from the context. It uses an LLM in the backend to make sure the…

    Dec 2025 · lingoku.ai · its alternatives →

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    A proof-of-concept language learning app that uses LLMs to generate definitions of unknown words using only previously mastered vocabulary.

    Dec 2025 · simedw.com · its alternatives →

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    Social language learning with automatic fluency tracking

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Express yourself in another language

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Voggle▲72

    A word game that demands lexical & strategic planning skills

    2022 · voggle.com · its alternatives →

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    Learn the language of the law. Stay legally sharp.

    2025 · its alternatives →

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    Practice languages on Widgets. Launch offer: LIFETIME FREE

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Play and learn English vocabulary in crosswords

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Master any language by reading real news articles daily

    2025 · linguadrop.com · its alternatives →

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    Language encounter game for fast, fun learning

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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