Duolingo vs Gnowbe

Duolingo—Visit Gnowbe4.0Visit

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 Gnowbe #6 in Mobile Learning Software 4.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Gnowbe

• Duolingo fits best

  Free, engaging language learning at scale

• Gnowbe fits best

  Enterprise mobile learning programs

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Side by side

Feature	Duolingo —/10 Visit ↗	Gnowbe 4.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	4.0
Ranking	#1 in Mobile Learning Software	#6 in Mobile Learning Software
Best for	Free, engaging language learning at scale	Enterprise mobile learning programs
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Live chat · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Duolingo 0/4 · Gnowbe 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	Create programs from prompts, PDFs, or videos with AI-assisted authoring Engage cohorts with daily lessons, nudges, and interactive activities Connect HR, LMS, CRM, identity, and workflow tools
Cons	Free access is supported by advertising Offline access is limited to downloaded content AI conversation features require Duolingo Max	Pro capacity is limited to 100 users Advanced analytics and enterprise integrations start at Business Scale's 10,000-user capacity may not fit larger deployments
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 →	Gnowbe is a mobile-first learning platform for organizations training distributed and deskless workforces. It supports enterprise learning, onboarding, sales enablement, and workforce alignment through web, iOS, and Android access.… 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

• Gnowbe — where it wins

  • Create programs from prompts, PDFs, or videos with AI-assisted authoring
  • Engage cohorts with daily lessons, nudges, and interactive activities
  • Connect HR, LMS, CRM, identity, and workflow tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pro capacity is limited to 100 users
  • Advanced analytics and enterprise integrations start at Business
  • Scale's 10,000-user capacity may not fit larger deployments

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

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

  Visit DuolingoFull verdict →
• Gnowbe4.0/10 · Free plan

  A mobile learning platform for distributed teams, with free-to-start access and enterprise tiers.

  Visit GnowbeFull verdict →