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Head-to-head · Arabic Learning Apps

Duolingo vs Al Jazeera Learning Arabic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Duolingo #1 in Arabic Learning Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Duolingo
Al Jazeera Learning Arabic #7 in Arabic Learning Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Al Jazeera

Duolingo leads on 0 checks, Al Jazeera Learning Arabic 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 · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Duolingo

Duolingo scores higher on our rubric for arabic learning apps: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Duolingo is the better fit for learners wanting a polished, free all-around app. Al Jazeera Learning Arabic is the better fit for free learners focused on Arabic reading and grammar.

  • Duolingo fits best

    Learners wanting a polished, free all-around app

  • Al Jazeera Learning Arabic fits best

    Free learners focused on Arabic reading and grammar

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Side by side

Feature Duolingo 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Al Jazeera Learning Arabic 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #1 in Arabic Learning Apps #7 in Arabic Learning Apps
Best for Learners wanting a polished, free all-around app Free learners focused on Arabic reading and grammar
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Duolingo 0/4 · Al Jazeera Learning Arabic 0/4
Speaking practice Not checked yet Not checked yet
Writing practice Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline lessons Not checked yet Not checked yet
Native-speaker audio Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Arabic varieties Not checked yet Msa
Lesson count Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking in short lessons
  • Placement and personalized review help guide study
  • Stories, offline lessons, and AI conversation add variety
  • Level-based lessons span media, everyday language, literature and grammar.
  • Audio transcripts and Arabic vowel marks can be shown or hidden.
  • Includes a placement test, dictionary, vocalization tool and teacher Q&A.
Cons
  • Free tier is supported by advertising
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded content
  • AI conversation features require Duolingo Max
  • Available on the web only.
  • Its materials focus on standard Arabic rather than a range of dialects.
  • The described tools emphasize reading and reference over speaking practice.
Our verdict

Duolingo pairs a website with apps for iOS, Android, and macOS, offering short interactive lessons across more than 40 languages. Learners can practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with a placement test to choose a starting…

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Al Jazeera Learning Arabic is a free educational website from Al Jazeera Media Network for people learning Arabic. Its level-based lessons combine media articles, everyday-language materials, literary texts and grammar, making it a fit for…

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  1. DuolingoArabic Learning Apps 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Al Jazeera Learning ArabicArabic Learning Apps 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Duolingo — where it wins

    • Covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking in short lessons
    • Placement and personalized review help guide study
    • Stories, offline lessons, and AI conversation add variety

    Where it doesn't

    • Free tier is supported by advertising
    • Offline access is limited to downloaded content
    • AI conversation features require Duolingo Max

  • Al Jazeera Learning Arabic — where it wins

    • Level-based lessons span media, everyday language, literature and grammar.
    • Audio transcripts and Arabic vowel marks can be shown or hidden.
    • Includes a placement test, dictionary, vocalization tool and teacher Q&A.

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on the web only.
    • Its materials focus on standard Arabic rather than a range of dialects.
    • The described tools emphasize reading and reference over speaking practice.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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