Alternatives to Lichess
Free, open-source chess. Forever. If that's not for you - or you want to try something different - here are apps that overlap on features and use cases.
Chess.com
Chess.com, LLC
The default home of online chess.
Free · from $4.17/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
Chess King Learn
Chess King (CHESSQUEEN INC, ex-Convekta)
Huge Convekta course catalog in one app.
Free
4.8Web · iOS · Android
SparkChess
Media Division SRL
Friendly casual chess with quirky AI characters.
Free · from $4.99/mo
4.0Web · iOS · Android
Chess Tempo
Chess Tempo
The serious puzzle grinder's tool.
Free · from $3.50/mo
4.7Web · iOS · Android
Chessable
Chessable (Chess.com)
MoveTrainer + spaced repetition for openings and tactics.
Free · from $11.99/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
Follow Chess
Square Off (Infivention) - acquired from Asim Pereira in 2022
Live broadcasts of every top tournament.
Free · from $0.99/mo
Web · iOS · Android
ChessKid
Chess.com, LLC
The safest place for kids to learn chess.
Free · from $9.99/mo
4.5Web · iOS · Android
Chessnut Air
Pendo Technology Ltd. (Chessnut)
Affordable electronic board with multi-app support.
From $249.99 one-time
2.6iOS · Android · Windows