Head-to-head · Hindi Learning Apps
Duolingo vs 50LANGUAGES
Duolingo leads on 0 checks, 50LANGUAGES on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDuolingo · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Duolingo
Duolingo scores higher on our rubric for hindi learning apps: 9.1 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Duolingo is the better fit for learners who want a free, gamified starting point. 50LANGUAGES is the better fit for budget-conscious learners seeking basic Hindi practice.
- Duolingo fits best
Learners who want a free, gamified starting point
- 50LANGUAGES fits best
Budget-conscious learners seeking basic Hindi practice
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Side by side
| Feature | Duolingo 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | 50LANGUAGES 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Hindi Learning Apps | #6 in Hindi Learning Apps |
| Best for | Learners who want a free, gamified starting point | Budget-conscious learners seeking basic Hindi practice |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · 14-day trial | $0.67/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features Duolingo 0/5 · 50LANGUAGES 0/5 | ||
| Devanagari lessons | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Vocabulary practice | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Grammar lessons | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Speaking practice | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Course levels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Published course units | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Duolingo is a language-learning app and website built around short, interactive lessons for more than 40 languages. Its lessons include speaking, writing, reading, and listening exercises, and a placement test helps learners choose a… Read the review → |
50LANGUAGES offers language courses and practice materials through its website and Android and iOS apps. For Hindi learners seeking low-cost independent practice, it combines 100-lesson courses with phrasebooks, vocabulary cards, audio,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Duolingo — where it wins
- Short lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- Placement testing and personalized review adapt practice to progress and mistakes.
- Web and mobile access includes limited offline lessons.
Where it doesn't
- Hindi-specific course content is not confirmed by the product details.
- Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content.
- Gamification may suit less well learners seeking a less game-oriented format.
50LANGUAGES — where it wins
- 100-lesson courses pair lessons with native-speaker audio and MP3 downloads
- Phrasebooks and vocabulary cards support practical topic-based practice
- Optional subscriptions remove ads, with tests included in select plans
Where it doesn't
- Free access is advertising-supported and excludes tests
- Website subscriptions do not apply to the mobile apps
- Hindi-specific course breadth is not established
- Duolingo9.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A free, game-like way to start learning, with structured practice across four skills.
Visit DuolingoFull verdict → - 50LANGUAGES7.7/10 · Free plan
A low-cost way to practice Hindi with structured lessons, audio, and vocabulary activities.
Visit 50LANGUAGESFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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