Pick LingQ if
self-directed learners who will read and listen every day.
Read the LingQ pageLingQ vs Readlang
Our take
Pick LingQ if you're self-directed learners who will read and listen every day. Pick Readlang if you're readers who want lookups without leaving the page. Skip LingQ if you're people who want a speaking score (ELSA Speak) or a kanji SRS (WaniKani). Skip Readlang if you're learners who need spoken coaching (Speechling) or imported podcasts at scale (LingQ).
Best for
LingQ Vocabulary from real content
Readlang Reading in the language you’re learning
Free plan
LingQ $0 · 20 saved words / phrases; 5 imported lessons; 1 playlist
Readlang $0 · 10 phrase translations / day (6 words / phrase); 10 context explanations / day
Lowest paid
LingQ Premium (24 months) $8.99
Readlang Premium $6
Next step up
LingQ Premium (12 months) $10.00
Readlang Premium Plus+ $15
Watch out
LingQ Free is a sample
Readlang Free is 10 lookups / day
Last checked
LingQ 2026-10-28 · lingq.com/en/signup
Readlang 2026-10-28 · readlang.com/pricing
Which one, then?
Pick Readlang if
readers who want lookups without leaving the page.
Read the Readlang page