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24 alternatives to Tandem

The easiest way to practise and learn languages

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

1. 1
   Tandem 2.0▲148

   Get fluent together. Practice languages, anytime, anywhere.

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Best Tandem▲65

   Practice a new language with native speakers for free

   2019 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Duolingo▲310

   Learn languages completely free.

   2013 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Verbling▲74

   The best way to learn a language

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hua▲99

   Learn languages with native speakers

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Tandem GPT▲92

   Practice languages with cutting-edge AI

   2023 · tandem-gpt.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   iTranslate Voice ▲83

   Instantly speak another language

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   CleverDeck▲98

   Learn languages more efficiently with spaced repetition

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mondly▲150

   Play your way to a new language

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Duolingo for Schools▲89

    Free language learning platform for schools

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Easy Ten▲109

    Learn any language with ten words a day.

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LingoBites▲89

    Learn languages through stories

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Readlang▲94

    Learn a language by reading

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    LingoZING▲7

    The Fun Way To Learn a Language

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    iTalki▲73

    Online Language Learning via Skype

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Duolingo Pillow▲139

    Learn a language overnight

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17RL
    Readlang – Learn a language while you surf the web▲178

    2015 · readlang.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Tandem GPT▲71

    Practice languages with cutting-edge AI

    2023 · tandem-gpt.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Duolir▲94

    Stories with subtitles to improve your language skills

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    PrettyPolly▲202

    Learn a language quickly by practicing speaking with AI

    2024 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    CleverDeck▲89

    Delightful, clever flashcards for learning languages

    2014 · its alternatives →

22. 22CL
    Clozemaster – Learn language in context▲145

    2017 · clozemaster.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Learn X in Y minutes▲170

    Take a tour of your next favorite programming language

    2014 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    DuoCoder▲11

    Duolingo but for coders

    2017 · 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 →