Memrise teaches languages. Tomo teaches everything else.
Memrise is a solid way to pick up a language, with native-speaker video and conversation practice. Tomo is for all the other things you're curious about, turned into a five-minute-a-day game.
For curiosity that isn't about conjugating verbs.
Free forever · No credit card · iPhone & Android
What Memrise gets right
Native-speaker video clips show you how words are actually used.
Conversation partners let you rehearse speaking.
For learning a language, it's a capable, well-built app.
If you're learning a language, Memrise is a genuinely good pick. Tomo is for everything that isn't a language.
Where Tomo fits instead
History, science, business, hobbies, the works.
Five-minute gamified levels on whatever you're curious about.
Type a topic and Tomo builds it in minutes.
Explore any subject without a subscription.
Memrise vs Tomo, honestly
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| Memrise | Tomo | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Learning a language | Learning anything else |
| Topics | Languages | Any topic you can name |
| Format | Vocab drills plus video | Gamified course, 5 min a day |
| Daily habit | Yes, for language | Yes, for any topic |
| Content | Language courses | Built for you on demand |
| Price | Free tier, paid Pro | Free plan, optional Pro |
Memrise for your language. Tomo for everything else you want to learn.
Tomo is in ChatGPT
Tomo is also a ChatGPT plugin: the same playable courses, built and played inside your chat.
Add Tomo to ChatGPT- What to ask
- “Make me a Tomo course on black holes.” “Turn this chat into a Tomo course.”
- What you get
- Quick questions with instant feedback, hearts and stars, ready to play in about a minute.
- Where it goes
- No sign-up to start. Connect your Tomo account and your streak carries on in the app.
Questions people actually ask
Is Tomo a Memrise alternative?
Only if you want to learn something other than a language. For languages, Memrise is good. For everything else, that's Tomo.
Does Memrise teach non-language subjects?
No, Memrise is a language app. For history, science, or any other topic, Tomo is the fit.
Can I use both Memrise and Tomo?
Yes. Memrise for your language, Tomo for every other subject you're curious about.
Is Tomo free?
Yes. The free plan never expires. There is an optional Pro plan, but you never have to buy it.
Learn everything that isn't a language.
Any topic, five minutes a day. Free forever.