The free Babbel alternative
Lingo by OpenApps is a free Babbel alternative: Free. No hearts, no energy, no ads. Babbel's free plan: Only the first lesson of each course is free.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Lingo | Free. No hearts, no energy, no ads. | None |
| Babbel | Only the first lesson of each course is free. | Only the first lesson of each course is free. Babbel lists $17.95 for one month, down to $107.40 a year ($8.95 a month), or $299.99 for lifetime access (Babbel's price page, 2026). |
After the first lesson, everything else needs a subscription.
Switching from Babbel
Start the same language in Lingo with no account. Use Jump here if you already know the basics.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Babbel?
Yes. Lingo by OpenApps does what Babbel does for language lessons, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Babbel have a free plan?
Only the first lesson of each course is free. That is from Babbel's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Babbel cost?
Only the first lesson of each course is free. Babbel lists $17.95 for one month, down to $107.40 a year ($8.95 a month), or $299.99 for lifetime access (Babbel's price page, 2026).
How do I switch from Babbel?
Start the same language in Lingo with no account. Use Jump here if you already know the basics.
Can an AI assistant use Lingo instead of Babbel?
Yes. Lingo has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Babbel is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Babbel's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.