Pick LingQ if
self-directed learners who will read and listen every day.
Read the LingQ pageLingQ vs Memrise
Our take
Pick LingQ if you're self-directed learners who will read and listen every day. Pick Memrise if you're travelers and beginners who will copy native video daily. Skip LingQ if you're people who want a speaking score (ELSA Speak) or a kanji SRS (WaniKani). Skip Memrise if you're readers who want imported podcasts (LingQ) or unscripted AI chat (Langua).
Best for
LingQ Vocabulary from real content
Memrise Phrases the way locals say them
Free plan
LingQ $0 · 20 saved words / phrases; 5 imported lessons; 1 playlist
Memrise $0 · limited vocab, videos, and conversations; ads
Lowest paid
LingQ Premium (24 months) $8.99
Memrise Pro monthly $24.99
Next step up
LingQ Premium (12 months) $10.00
Memrise Pro annual $61.99
Watch out
LingQ Free is a sample
Memrise $61.99 / $99 were promo cards
Last checked
LingQ 2026-10-28 · lingq.com/en/signup
Memrise 2026-10-28 · app.memrise.com/payment
Which one, then?
Pick Memrise if
travelers and beginners who will copy native video daily.
Read the Memrise page