Duolingo vs ELSA Speak

Duolingo—Visit ELSA Speak5.8Visit

Duolingo #1 in Mobile Learning Software —/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Duolingo

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Higher score ELSA Speak #8 in Mobile Learning Software 5.8/10 Free plan · paid from $159.99/yr · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ELSA Speak

• Duolingo fits best

  Free, engaging language learning at scale

• ELSA Speak fits best

  Pronunciation-focused English practice

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Side by side

Feature	Duolingo —/10 Visit ↗	ELSA Speak 5.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	5.8
Ranking	#1 in Mobile Learning Software	#8 in Mobile Learning Software
Best for	Free, engaging language learning at scale	Pronunciation-focused English practice
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	14 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Duolingo 0/4 · ELSA Speak 0/4
Offline access	Not published	Not published
Course authoring	Not published	Not published
SCORM support	Not published	Not published
Push notifications	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not published	Not published
Learner limit	Not published	Not published
Content formats	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free tier with short lessons across more than 40 languages Personalized review, placement testing, and speech practice Web and mobile access with gamification and limited offline lessons	Detailed, real-time feedback on pronunciation and speech AI tutor conversations with customizable role-play scenarios Personalized study paths and progress tracking
Cons	Free access is supported by advertising Offline access is limited to downloaded content AI conversation features require Duolingo Max	Focused on English rather than multiple languages Available on iOS and Android, with mobile-only deployment Lessons require an internet connection
Our verdict	Duolingo is a language-learning app and website for individuals and organizations seeking short, interactive practice across more than 40 languages. Lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening, while a placement test helps… Read the review →	ELSA Speak is a mobile app for learning English, with speaking and pronunciation at its center. It is aimed at individual learners, including students and professionals, who want structured practice rather than a broad language-learning… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Duolingo — where it wins

  • Free tier with short lessons across more than 40 languages
  • Personalized review, placement testing, and speech practice
  • Web and mobile access with gamification and limited offline lessons

  Where it doesn't

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

• ELSA Speak — where it wins

  • Detailed, real-time feedback on pronunciation and speech
  • AI tutor conversations with customizable role-play scenarios
  • Personalized study paths and progress tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on English rather than multiple languages
  • Available on iOS and Android, with mobile-only deployment
  • Lessons require an internet connection

• Duolingo—/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A free, engaging language-learning service with broad practice and strong game mechanics.

  Visit DuolingoFull verdict →
• ELSA Speak5.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $159.99/yr · 7-day trial

  A mobile English-learning app centered on detailed pronunciation feedback and AI conversation practice.

  Visit ELSA SpeakFull verdict →