Language Reactor vs LingQ
Language Reactor adds dual subtitles to YouTube and Netflix. LingQ imports articles, podcasts, ebooks, and videos into its own reader so you can mark and review words. This page compares the two, then shows where Practy is a better fit.
Last reviewed: August 2026
Language Reactor vs LingQ: which is better?
The choice comes down to watching video in place versus importing content into a dedicated reader.
Choose Language Reactor if
You watch YouTube and Netflix and want dual subtitles and click-to-look-up in place, with light flashcards on the side.
Choose LingQ if
You want one library where you import articles, podcasts, ebooks, and videos, mark words, and review them with spaced repetition.
Choose Practy if
You want to save words from both video and the pages you already read, and turn them into typing drills, listening dictation, and conjugation practice.
Language Reactor vs LingQ: feature comparison
Each row is one decision you make when you pick between these two tools.
| Dimension |  Language Reactor |  LingQ |  Practy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Learners who mainly need dual subtitles and lookup while they watch YouTube and Netflix. | Reading-focused learners who want to import content into one reader and review the words they mark. | Learners who want words from video and the articles they read to become active practice. |
| How you use it | Dual subtitles and click-to-look-up stay in place on the video you watch. | You import articles, podcasts, ebooks, and videos into LingQ's own reader and read them there. | Save words in place from video and from any web page. No import step and no separate reader. |
| Reading on the web | No reading mode outside supported video platforms. | The extension imports the page into LingQ's reader instead of annotating it in place. | Reading mode adds inline translations and one-click saves to the page you are already on. |
| Word review | A flashcard panel and PhrasePump, a listening drill that replays clips. | Spaced repetition of saved "LingQs" with multiple-choice, cloze, dictation, and flashcard modes. | Typing-based vocabulary drills and listening dictation, with spaced repetition built in. |
| Conjugation drills | No conjugation practice. | No dedicated conjugation drills. | Verbs you save flow into conjugation drills for seven languages. |
| Apps and devices | Chrome extension only. | Web, iOS, and Android apps, plus a browser extension for importing content. | Chrome extension plus web and iOS apps. Your progress follows your account. |
| Cost | Free tier excludes machine translation and caps word saving. Pro is $6 per month. | Free tier caps you at 20 saved "LingQs". Premium is $14.99 per month; Premium Plus is $29.99 per month. | Free tier covers every exercise type with caps on saved words and verbs. Plus is $7.99 per month or $69.99 per year ($5.83 per month). |
Best for
Language Reactor Learners who mainly need dual subtitles and lookup while they watch YouTube and Netflix.
LingQ Reading-focused learners who want to import content into one reader and review the words they mark.
Practy Learners who want words from video and the articles they read to become active practice.
How you use it
Language Reactor Dual subtitles and click-to-look-up stay in place on the video you watch.
LingQ You import articles, podcasts, ebooks, and videos into LingQ's own reader and read them there.
Practy Save words in place from video and from any web page. No import step and no separate reader.
Reading on the web
Language Reactor No reading mode outside supported video platforms.
LingQ The extension imports the page into LingQ's reader instead of annotating it in place.
Practy Reading mode adds inline translations and one-click saves to the page you are already on.
Word review
Language Reactor A flashcard panel and PhrasePump, a listening drill that replays clips.
LingQ Spaced repetition of saved "LingQs" with multiple-choice, cloze, dictation, and flashcard modes.
Practy Typing-based vocabulary drills and listening dictation, with spaced repetition built in.
Conjugation drills
Language Reactor No conjugation practice.
LingQ No dedicated conjugation drills.
Practy Verbs you save flow into conjugation drills for seven languages.
Apps and devices
Language Reactor Chrome extension only.
LingQ Web, iOS, and Android apps, plus a browser extension for importing content.
Practy Chrome extension plus web and iOS apps. Your progress follows your account.
Cost
Language Reactor Free tier excludes machine translation and caps word saving. Pro is $6 per month.
LingQ Free tier caps you at 20 saved "LingQs". Premium is $14.99 per month; Premium Plus is $29.99 per month.
Practy Free tier covers every exercise type with caps on saved words and verbs. Plus is $7.99 per month or $69.99 per year ($5.83 per month).
Where Practy fits in
Language Reactor stays on the video; LingQ pulls content into its reader. Practy meets you on the pages and videos you already use.
No import step
Save words in place from video and from any web page, with no separate library to build.
Video and reading in one loop
Words from YouTube, Netflix, articles, and blogs feed the same practice.
Active recall, not just review
Type what you hear and what words mean, so recall gets stronger.
Verbs become conjugation practice
Verbs you save flow into conjugation drills across seven languages.
Synced across devices
Save in the browser and review on the web or iOS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Language Reactor, LingQ, and how Practy compares.
Is Language Reactor better than LingQ?
Language Reactor is better if you want dual subtitles in place on YouTube and Netflix. LingQ is better if you want to import articles, podcasts, ebooks, and videos into one reader and review the words you mark.
Does LingQ work as a browser extension?
LingQ's extension imports the page you are on into LingQ's reader, where you read and review. It does not annotate the page in place. Practy adds inline translations to the page itself.
Which is cheaper, Language Reactor or LingQ?
Language Reactor Pro is $6 per month. LingQ Premium is $14.99 per month and Premium Plus is $29.99 per month. Practy Plus is $7.99 per month or $69.99 per year.
What is a good alternative to Language Reactor and LingQ?
Practy is a good alternative if you want to save words from both video and the pages you read, with no import step, and turn them into drills and conjugation practice.
In summary
Language Reactor stays on the video and LingQ builds a reader library. Practy connects video and reading to one practice loop on the web and iOS.
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