Busuu vs LingoPlays

Busuu9.2Visit LingoPlays4.6Visit

Higher score Busuu #2 in Language Learning Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Busuu

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LingoPlays #45 in Language Learning Apps 4.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit LingoPlays

• Busuu fits best

  Learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback

• LingoPlays fits best

  Video-focused learners wanting structured progression

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Side by side

Feature	Busuu 9.2/10 Visit ↗	LingoPlays 4.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	4.6
Ranking	#2 in Language Learning Apps	#45 in Language Learning Apps
Best for	Learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback	Video-focused learners wanting structured progression
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, Linux, Android
Features Busuu 5/5 · LingoPlays 4/5
Offline lessons	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Speech practice	✓	✓
Placement test	✓	✓
Personalized review	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Languages offered	14	14
Our review
Pros	Short lessons, placement testing, review, and personalized study plans Native-speaker community feedback supports writing and speaking practice Premium Plus adds AI Conversations and pronunciation feedback	Interactive subtitles, tap-to-translate, and video-based exercises CEFR courses span A1 to C2, with graded news and AI-generated podcasts AI tutor, roleplay voice calls, and spaced vocabulary review
Cons	Advanced speaking features require the Premium Plus plan Community feedback depends on participation from native speakers Course access and pricing can vary by platform and region	Learning depends heavily on video and media-based study Available across web, Windows, Linux, and Android only 14 languages may not cover every learner’s target language
Our verdict	Busuu is a language-learning platform for individual learners and organizations, with courses in 14 languages across web, iOS, and Android. Its short, focused lessons cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while placement testing… Read the review →	LingoPlays is a language-learning application for people who want to build study around video and move through structured courses. It supports web, Windows, Linux, and Android, and offers 14 languages. Interactive subtitles,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Busuu — where it wins

  • Short lessons, placement testing, review, and personalized study plans
  • Native-speaker community feedback supports writing and speaking practice
  • Premium Plus adds AI Conversations and pronunciation feedback

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced speaking features require the Premium Plus plan
  • Community feedback depends on participation from native speakers
  • Course access and pricing can vary by platform and region

• LingoPlays — where it wins

  • Interactive subtitles, tap-to-translate, and video-based exercises
  • CEFR courses span A1 to C2, with graded news and AI-generated podcasts
  • AI tutor, roleplay voice calls, and spaced vocabulary review

  Where it doesn't

  • Learning depends heavily on video and media-based study
  • Available across web, Windows, Linux, and Android only
  • 14 languages may not cover every learner’s target language

• Busuu9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad language-learning app combining structured lessons with human and AI feedback.

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• LingoPlays4.6/10 · Free plan

  Video-led language study with CEFR courses, AI practice, and vocabulary review.

  Visit LingoPlaysFull verdict →