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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 public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with 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 2026-09-26 · figures link to their source below STALE
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Busuu
$0/mo entryMemrise
$0/mo entrySources — Busuu: busuu.com (verified 2026-09-02) STALE · 2026-09-02 · Memrise: fluentu.com (verified 2026-09-26)
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