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Memrise vs Pimsleur: catalog facts
Memrise	Pimsleur
Freemium Free to start, with paid options for full access.	Paid Paid subscription with a 7-day free trial and a free sample lesson.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
Very large choice of languages, including rare and classical ones Videos of native speakers rather than synthetic voices	Listening-based lessons that work hands-free, including in the car 51 languages in one subscription for up to four users
Proprietary service tied to the company's own course content Less suited to learners who want to build their own study material	Subscription required after the trial Not all features are available for English as a Second Language courses
Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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