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E-clair vs Learning with Texts
Both stand on language immersion apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
E-clair combines audio playback, synchronized transcripts and vocabulary review for learners using podcasts or recordings. Check the free plan’s collection and own-audio transcription limits if you plan to bring in your own files.
Visit E-clair Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
LWT combines reading with vocabulary tracking and several practice modes, while leaving learners in control of the texts they use. Its local server requirement and Unicode limitation are important setup and content constraints.
Visit Learning with TextsThe facts
| E-clair | Learning with Texts | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | e-clair.app | hapepo23.github.io |
| On language immersion apps | #8 of 25 | #4 of 25 |
E-clair: what it does well
- Word-by-word transcript synced to playback
- Replay selected words or phrases
- Flashcards use FSRS spaced repetition
- Offline access is listed
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Video files are not supported for upload
- Free plan limits collections
- Free plan limits own-audio transcription amount and size
Learning with Texts: what it does well
- Free language-learning web app.
- Saved terms appear in later readings.
- Includes term, context, and cloze tests.
- Terms can be exported to Anki.
- Offline access and interactive practice are listed.
What to know first
- Requires a local web and database server with PHP.
- Audio is linked by URL; file upload is unavailable.
- Unicode characters above U+FFFF are unsupported.
- Software is provided as-is without warranty.
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