The best Quizlet alternative for French vocabulary is Anki, which is free on computers, the web and Android and remembers words better; Clozemaster is the best if you want ready-made French sentences, and Memrise if you want to hear native speakers.
Checked October 2026 · Quizlet price: Free; Quizlet Plus monthly or annual (App Store: $9.99 and $44.99)
Why people leave Quizlet
In the 500 most recent App Store reviews we read, 162 were one or two stars. The biggest complaint, 40 reviews, was being asked to pay: features that used to be free now need Quizlet Plus, which the US App Store lists at $9.99 a month and $44.99 a year. 31 complained about AI features or quality, 22 about ads, and 11 specifically about the free tier being cut back.
Anki: free and stronger for memory
Anki uses spaced repetition to show each card just before you would forget it, so you remember more for less time. It is free on computers, AnkiWeb and Android; the iPhone app is a one-off $24.99. You can import a word list, use shared French decks or make your own. It is fiddlier than Quizlet. See Anki vs Quizlet and is Anki free.
Clozemaster: French sentences ready-made
Clozemaster gives you thousands of French sentences with one word missing, ordered from the most common words up. Most of it is free; Pro costs €15.46 a month or €77.34 a year. It suits learners from about A2 who want volume without making cards.
Memrise and Lingvist: guided vocabulary
Memrise teaches everyday phrases with videos of native speakers; free plan with limits, Pro $61.99 a year on the US App Store. Lingvist teaches the most common French words in example sentences and adapts to your level, at €9.99 a month or €79.99 a year.
Lighter options
Drops is a five-minute picture game for vocabulary, free with limits, Premium $11 a month, $69.99 a year or $150 lifetime. Duocards is a free flashcard app that saves words from what you watch and read; its Premium price is set in the app.
Whichever you choose, vocabulary sticks better when you also hear it: add a podcast at your level from our podcasts page.
Who it's for
French students with word lists from class who are tired of Quizlet's paywall, and self-learners who want a better memory tool.
Who it's not for
Anyone hoping a flashcard app will teach them French. All of these keep or drill words; you still need a course, listening and conversation.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quizlet | Free; Quizlet Plus monthly or annual (App Store: $9.99 and $44.99) | A1–C2 | No | Quick flashcards for a class word list; not a way to learn French on its own. |
| Anki | Free on desktop, web and Android; iPhone app (AnkiMobile) $24.99 oncechecked 2026-10-06 (US App Store) | A1–C2 | No | The best free memory tool at any level; bring your own French. |
| Clozemaster | Free; Pro €6.45/mo billed €77.34/yr, or €15.46/mo monthlychecked 2026-10-09 (clozemaster.com/pro) | A2–C1 | No | Thousands of fill-the-gap sentences, free, good for volume from A2. |
| Memrise | Free plan; Pro $61.99/yr or $329.99 lifetime; monthly plan $24.99checked 2026-10-09 (US App Store in-app purchases) | A1–B1 | Yes | Native-speaker clips for beginners; a supplement, not a course. |
| French with Amélie | Free weekly lesson; Premium $24/mo or $240/yr | B1–C1 | Yes, with a slow version and a transcript | Real-speed dialogues by email and a private podcast. Not an app. Visit |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
Questions
What is a free alternative to Quizlet for French?
Anki, free on computers, the web and Android, and Clozemaster, which is mostly free with ready-made French sentences.
Is Anki better than Quizlet?
For remembering words long term, yes, because of its spaced repetition. Quizlet is quicker to set up for a class list.
How much is Quizlet Plus?
The US App Store lists it at $9.99 a month and $44.99 a year.
More on Quizlet
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