Busuu vs Lingvist

Busuu9.1Visit Lingvist8.3Visit

Higher score Busuu #2 in AI Language Learning Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Busuu

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Lingvist #8 in AI Language Learning Apps 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Lingvist

• Busuu fits best

  Structured learners wanting community feedback

• Lingvist fits best

  Learners wanting adaptive vocabulary study

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Side by side

Feature	Busuu 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Lingvist 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.3
Ranking	#2 in AI Language Learning Apps	#8 in AI Language Learning Apps
Best for	Structured learners wanting community feedback	Learners wanting adaptive vocabulary study
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Busuu 0/5 · Lingvist 0/5
Adaptive lessons	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
AI conversation practice	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Pronunciation feedback	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Human tutoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Community feedback from native speakers Placement testing and personalized study plans AI Conversations with pronunciation feedback	Adaptive placement and personalized spaced-repetition reviews Custom decks, contextual sentences, and grammar information Mobile speech practice plus offline learning for up to 15 minutes
Cons	Premium features are split across multiple paid tiers AI speaking tools require Premium Plus Its focus is individual language learning rather than broad collaboration	No permanent free plan The focus is narrower than a broad language-course platform Offline mobile learning is limited to up to 15 minutes
Our verdict	Busuu is a self-paced language-learning platform for individual learners and organizations. Its short, expert-created lessons cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking across 14 languages. Learners can begin with placement testing,… Read the review →	Lingvist is a self-directed language-learning app for learners who want to build practical vocabulary through short, adaptive exercises. Its adaptive placement assessment uses a learner’s level and performance to select material, while… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Busuu — where it wins

  • Community feedback from native speakers
  • Placement testing and personalized study plans
  • AI Conversations with pronunciation feedback

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium features are split across multiple paid tiers
  • AI speaking tools require Premium Plus
  • Its focus is individual language learning rather than broad collaboration

• Lingvist — where it wins

  • Adaptive placement and personalized spaced-repetition reviews
  • Custom decks, contextual sentences, and grammar information
  • Mobile speech practice plus offline learning for up to 15 minutes

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan
  • The focus is narrower than a broad language-course platform
  • Offline mobile learning is limited to up to 15 minutes

• Busuu9.1/10 · Free plan

  A structured language app combining guided lessons, native-speaker feedback, and AI practice.

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• Lingvist8.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A focused choice for adaptive vocabulary study, with paid access and strong mobile practice.

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