{"id":176605474,"date":"2026-08-04T16:15:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T23:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/?p=176605474"},"modified":"2026-08-07T16:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:26:49","slug":"lingq-free-vs-premium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/lingq-free-vs-premium\/","title":{"rendered":"LingQ Free vs Premium: What You Actually Get"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Quick answer:<\/strong> LingQ’s free plan caps you at 20 saved words and 5 imported lessons, enough to test the method but not enough to actually learn a language. Premium removes those caps and starts at $8.99\/month on the 24-month plan (or $14.99\/month billed monthly). If you’re past the “just trying it out” stage, Premium is the ideal plan for serious language learners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s the difference between LingQ Free vs. Premium? In short, the free version functions more as a demo. It’s sufficient to familiarize yourself with the product, but too limited to use long-term. LingQ Premium provides you with limitless access to the platform and features designed to build true fluency. Here’s a breakdown of what each tier gives you, what it costs today, and why LingQ is worth the investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LingQ Free vs Premium at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to LingQ Free vs. Premium, you’re not deciding to what degree you’d like to use LingQ. It’s simply a question of whether or not LingQ is the long-term tool for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you get<\/th>Free<\/th>Premium<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Access to LingQ’s language libraries<\/td>\u2705<\/td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr>
Access to all 50+ languages<\/td>\u2705<\/td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr>
Saved words & phrases<\/td>20<\/td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr>
Imported lessons<\/td>5<\/td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr>
Audio playlists<\/td>1<\/td>Unlimited<\/td><\/tr>
Full sentence translations<\/td>\u274c<\/td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr>
Auto-generated audio for imports<\/td>\u274c<\/td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr>
Flashcard quizzes <\/td>\u274c<\/td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr>
Statistics tracking<\/td>\u274c<\/td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr>
Language learning challenges<\/td>\u274c<\/td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr>
Offline access<\/td>\u274c<\/td>\u2705<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

LingQ Premium starts at $8.99\/month if you pay for 24 months upfront. Otherwise, LingQ Premium is $10\/month on the annual plan and $14.99\/month if paid monthly. Prices are current as of publication, but check LingQ’s pricing page<\/strong><\/a> for promos and rates shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Actually Do on the Free Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LingQ’s free tier isn’t a trick, but it’s not meant to be used long-term. You can access the platform’s full library across every supported language and develop an informed opinion of the product. However, your use is limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can only save 20 words or phrases as LingQs, total.<\/strong> Once you hit that number, you’ll have to drop words before saving new ones. You’ll reach this number quickly, likely within your first lesson. A new text can easily contain more than 20 unfamiliar words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can import and create 5 custom lessons.<\/strong> This can be a YouTube video, a news article, a podcast transcript, etc. After that, you’re limited to LingQ’s built-in library. If you want to learn a language using your favorite content, LingQ Premium is the more sensible option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In short, the purpose of LingQ’s free tier is to decide whether or not LingQ works for you. Explore the platform, browse the libraries, and develop a feel for a method based on comprehensible input<\/a><\/strong>. However, LingQ Free is not built to lead you to fluency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What LingQ Premium Unlocks (& Why It’s Worth It)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LingQ Premium grants you full access to the platform. You can save as many words as you want. Import without limits. You’re no longer rationing saved words, and you can start building an accurate picture of your vocabulary size and growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LingQ Premium also comes with features omitted from the free tier entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n