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Busuu vs Memrise
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for language learning. Busuu has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Busuu has the lower entry price — Busuu starts at $0/mo, Memrise at $0/mo. Free tier: Busuu Yes, Memrise Yes. HIPAA: Busuu —, Memrise —.
As of 2026-06-14 · figures link to their source below
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Busuu
$0/mo entryMemrise
$0/mo entrySources — Busuu: busuu.com (verified 2026-06-14) · Memrise: fluentu.com (verified 2026-06-14)
Key features
Busuu: 14 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese, Polish, Korean); Native-speaker community feedback on written and spoken exercises; CEFR-aligned certificates upon level completion (Premium only); AI Conversations for real-life scenario practice (Premium Plus tier); Pronunciation coaching with feedback (Premium Plus tier); Offline mode (Premium only); Specialty topic-based courses (Premium Plus tier); Mistake Repair for personalized grammar drills (Premium Plus tier); 120 million+ registered users; trusted by 600+ organizations including Puma and L'Oréal
Memrise: 150+ languages including niche options (Klingon, Toki Pona, Ancient Greek, Dovahzul); Thousands of native-speaker video clips for authentic accent exposure; MemBot AI conversation partner for speaking practice; Exam preparation: IELTS, GCSE, A-Level, IB, CEFR-aligned; AI-powered pronunciation and speaking feedback; Personalized learning paths based on reason for learning (travel, work, exams); Multiple practice modes: verb conjugation, sentence building, listening; Lifetime plan available (standing price ~$329.99); iOS and Android apps; cross-device sync