Busuu vs SuperMemo

Busuu9.2Visit SuperMemo8.7Visit

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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SuperMemo #7 in Language Learning Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SuperMemo

• Busuu fits best

  Learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback

• SuperMemo fits best

  Serious learners who value proven depth

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Side by side

Feature	Busuu 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SuperMemo 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Language Learning Apps	#7 in Language Learning Apps
Best for	Learners wanting courses plus native-speaker feedback	Serious learners who value proven depth
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	359 PLN/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Features Busuu 5/5 · SuperMemo 5/5
Offline lessons	✓	✓
Speech practice	✓	✓
Placement test	✓	✓
Personalized review	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Languages offered	14	25 (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	Adaptive spaced repetition with configurable learning plans Speech practice, AI conversation, and placement tests Offline mobile lessons across web, desktop, and mobile apps
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	Premium access starts at 35.99 PLN per month The 30-day Premium trial converts to paid unless cancelled Its broad course depth may feel involved for casual learners
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 →	SuperMemo is a language-learning platform for individual learners who want structured courses, adaptive review, and measurable progress. Its nearly 300 courses cover 25 languages, with material spanning vocabulary, grammar, 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

• SuperMemo — where it wins

  • Adaptive spaced repetition with configurable learning plans
  • Speech practice, AI conversation, and placement tests
  • Offline mobile lessons across web, desktop, and mobile apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium access starts at 35.99 PLN per month
  • The 30-day Premium trial converts to paid unless cancelled
  • Its broad course depth may feel involved for casual learners

• Busuu9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• SuperMemo8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A deep, mature learning system for learners who want structured progress.

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