The free Rosetta Stone alternative
Lingo by OpenApps is a free Rosetta Stone alternative: Free. No hearts, no energy, no ads. Rosetta Stone's free plan: No free plan beyond a sample lesson.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Lingo | Free. No hearts, no energy, no ads. | None |
| Rosetta Stone | No free plan beyond a sample lesson. | There is no free plan beyond a sample lesson. Rosetta Stone lists $19.99 a month or $159 a year (its buy page, 2026). |
You pay before you can really start learning.
Switching from Rosetta Stone
Start the same language in Lingo with no account, and keep going for free.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Rosetta Stone?
Yes. Lingo by OpenApps does what Rosetta Stone does for language lessons, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Rosetta Stone have a free plan?
No free plan beyond a sample lesson. That is from Rosetta Stone's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Rosetta Stone cost?
There is no free plan beyond a sample lesson. Rosetta Stone lists $19.99 a month or $159 a year (its buy page, 2026).
How do I switch from Rosetta Stone?
Start the same language in Lingo with no account, and keep going for free.
Can an AI assistant use Lingo instead of Rosetta Stone?
Yes. Lingo has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Rosetta Stone is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Rosetta Stone's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.