Learning guide
A Duolingo alternative for remembering your own vocabulary
If you are looking for a Duolingo alternative because you want to practise words from your own classes, tutor sessions or reading, LanguageRecap takes a different approach: personal vocabulary with spaced-repetition review, rather than a fixed course.
If you want a structured course from the beginning, LanguageRecap is better understood as a companion, not a like-for-like replacement. This comparison is written by LanguageRecap, not an independent reviewer.
Two different starting points
- A guided course: what should I learn next?
- Duolingo presents language learning through bite-sized, game-like lessons. A guided course can suit learners who want a ready-made study routine.
- LanguageRecap: how do I remember what I just learned?
- You bring notes from your own learning, review suggested words and translations, and save the vocabulary that matters to you. Short recaps bring those words back over time.
When LanguageRecap may be a good fit
- You already take lessons and want to remember the vocabulary afterwards.
- You meet useful words in conversations or reading and want a place to practise them.
- You prefer a vocabulary collection based on your own material instead of only a preset path.
When you may want a different tool
If you need a complete course, live speaking feedback or extensive listening material, look for tools or teaching that provide those experiences. Vocabulary review is one part of language learning, not a promise of fluency.
What each one costs
Duolingo has a free tier and paid Super and Max plans. Super was listed at about $12.99/month, or $84–96/year, when checked in November 2026; check Duolingo for current pricing. LanguageRecap keeps review free and charges only for import volume and teaching tools.
Free
€0 forever
- Lesson imports
- 5 / month
- Best for
- Trying a few of your own lessons
Plus
€5.99 per month
or €49 / year
- Lesson imports
- 25 / month
- Best for
- A learner importing most lessons
Tutor
€24.99 per month
or €199 / year
- Lesson imports
- 120 / month
- Best for
- A tutor preparing lessons for students
Free review is available now. Import limits and the Plus/Tutor plans are planned early-access terms; billing is not open yet. Prices are in EUR; tax is shown at checkout. See the full pricing page.
Can I keep using Duolingo too?
Yes. You can keep using a course app and manually add vocabulary you want to practise in LanguageRecap. The apps are separate: LanguageRecap does not connect to your Duolingo account or automatically import your progress.
Try a recap with no account
Open the free Italian demo workspace to explore the workflow. The demo is read-only; create an account to save your own material. Our language learning apps guide explains how to choose tools for different goals.
LanguageRecap is not affiliated with or endorsed by Duolingo. Duolingo is a trademark of its respective owner. Product details can change; consult the linked official website for current course information.