How Lexigo compares
Lexigo is for the English you read. Other tools are better at other things, and we say so. Each comparison takes its facts from the other product’s own pages, so you can pick the one that fits how you learn.
Which tool fits how you learn?
Start from what you already do every day.
You read English on the web
Select a word on any page, understand it on the spot and keep it for review.
See what Lexigo doesYou learn from Netflix or YouTube
Two subtitle tracks side by side and a pop-up dictionary, in many languages.
Lexigo vs Language ReactorYou read in another language
A reader for articles and your own texts, in more than 100 languages.
Lexigo vs ReadlangYou are starting a new language
Words in that language appear on the pages you already browse.
Lexigo vs ToucanAll four at a glance
| Feature |  Lexigo | Language Reactor | Readlang | Toucan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | The English you read | Learning from shows | Reading in any language | A first contact with a language |
| Works on | Any web page | Netflix and YouTube | Its reader and the web | Pages in a language you know |
| Languages you can learn | English | Many | More than 100 | 12 |
| Saving words | Free | A Pro feature | Automatic | Hover and click save |
| Practice | Spaced-repetition reviews | Flashcards | Spaced-repetition flashcards | Quizzes and games |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Firefox | Chrome | Chrome, plus a bookmarklet | Chrome and Edge |
| Price | Free | Free mode, plus Pro | Free plan, or from $6 a month | Free to install |
Facts checked on November 5, 2026, from each product’s own pages. The sources are in each comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Which tool is best for learning English vocabulary?
It depends on where your English comes from. For the pages you read, Lexigo. For Netflix and YouTube, Language Reactor. For books and long texts in a dedicated reader, Readlang. If you can’t read English yet and want to start meeting words, Toucan.
How do you keep these comparisons fair?
Everything about another product comes from its own public pages, which each comparison lists with the day they were checked. Each comparison also says who should choose the other product. If something changed, tell us at hello@lexigo.wiki.
Does Lexigo teach other languages?
No. Lexigo only teaches English, with translations into 19 languages. For any other language, the tools on this page are a better fit.
Is Lexigo free?
Yes. Translations, AI explanations, saving words and reviews are all free. Translation, meaning and pronunciation work without an account; a free account adds saving, AI explanations and reviews.
Can I use Lexigo with these tools?
Yes. Language Reactor works on shows, Toucan on pages in your own language and Readlang suits the other languages you learn, so Lexigo can stay on the English you read.
Learn the English you read
Select any word on a page, understand it on the spot, and keep the ones worth keeping. Free, in Chrome, Edge and Firefox.