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typereader vs LingQ

Both teach a language through reading. If you learn French, English, Spanish or German, typereader gives you for free what LingQ keeps for Premium: unlimited saved words and translation of whole phrases. And you read real books, with audiobooks that highlight each word as it is spoken.

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In short

typereader

Pick typereader if

  • you learn French, English, Spanish or German
  • you want real books, sorted by level from A1 to C2
  • you like to listen while you read: the narrator’s voice highlights each word
  • you want it free, with no cap on saved words

LingQ

Pick LingQ if

  • you learn another language: LingQ has more than 50
  • you want to study your own material: articles, YouTube, Netflix, podcasts
  • you prefer iPhone and Android apps
  • you are fine paying for Premium to lift the limits

Side by side

typereaderLingQ
PricetypereaderFreeLingQFree plan with limits. Premium: $14.99 a month, or $10 a month billed yearly
A year of full accesstypereader$0LingQ$119.99 for Premium, billed yearly
Saved wordstypereaderUnlimitedLingQ20 in total on the free plan, unlimited on Premium
Audiotypereader1,486 audiobooks read by people, each word highlighted as it is spokenLingQAudio for library lessons; generated audio for your imports on Premium
TranslationtypereaderTap a word: its meaning in this sentence, set phrases included. Select a phrase to translate it wholeLingQTap a word for its meaning; whole-sentence translation on Premium
ReviewtypereaderYour word list, review, export to AnkiLingQFlashcards and statistics on Premium
What you readtypereader2,597 classic books, each graded from A1 to C2LingQA library of lessons, plus anything you import
Your own textstypereaderAny website, with the browser extension: tap a word to translate it and save it to your listLingQImport into lessons: 5 on the free plan, unlimited on Premium
Languages to learntypereaderFrench, English, Spanish, GermanLingQMore than 50
Where it runstypereaderAny browser on phone, tablet and computer; extensions for Chrome and FirefoxLingQWebsite, iPhone and Android apps; extensions for Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge
AlsotypereaderReading by typing the text, books with Ilya Frank glosses, grammar cardsLingQChallenges and AI tools on the paid plans

LingQ prices and limits as published on lingq.com in October 2026. They can change, so check their site before you pay. LingQ prices ↗

FAQ

Is typereader a free alternative to LingQ?

Yes, if you learn French, English, Spanish or German. Reading, translations, audiobooks and saving words are free, with no cap on saved words. A free account keeps your words and progress.

Can I import my own texts like on LingQ?

No. typereader is built around its own library of 2,597 classic books, checked and graded by level. To read your own articles, use the browser extension: it translates words on any website and saves them to your word list.

How many words can I save on LingQ for free?

20 in total, not per day. Premium lifts the limit.

Which is better for beginners?

Both work from A1 if the text is easy enough. LingQ has lessons for every level. On typereader every book has a level from A1 to C2, and you can start with fables, fairy tales and children’s books, with the translation of any word one tap away.

Can I use both?

Yes, they do not get in each other’s way: books on typereader, your own articles on LingQ.

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