Busuu vs Mondly

Busuu9.2Visit Mondly8.6Visit

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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Mondly #8 in Language Learning Apps 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Mondly

• Busuu fits best

  Learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback

• Mondly fits best

  Broad-language learners seeking varied practice modes

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Side by side

Feature	Busuu 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Mondly 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Language Learning Apps	#8 in Language Learning Apps
Best for	Learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback	Broad-language learners seeking varied practice modes
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Busuu 5/5 · Mondly 5/5
Offline lessons	✓	✓
Speech practice	✓	✓
Placement test	✓	✓
Personalized review	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Languages offered	14	41 (best)
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	Supports 41 language courses and 1,320 language combinations Combines speech recognition, AI conversations, grammar, and vocabulary review Offers offline learning across web, iOS, Android, and macOS
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	The Free plan provides only limited access Paid pricing may vary by region or platform It is proprietary rather than open source
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 →	Mondly is a language-learning app for individual learners, educators, and businesses. Developed by ATI Studios and part of Pearson, it combines short daily lessons with topic-based courses, vocabulary and grammar practice, pronunciation… 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

• Mondly — where it wins

  • Supports 41 language courses and 1,320 language combinations
  • Combines speech recognition, AI conversations, grammar, and vocabulary review
  • Offers offline learning across web, iOS, Android, and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan provides only limited access
  • Paid pricing may vary by region or platform
  • It is proprietary rather than open source

• Busuu9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• Mondly8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad language-learning app with varied practice modes and a freemium entry point.

  Visit MondlyFull verdict →