Duolingo vs Kahoot!

Duolingo9.3Visit Kahoot!8.5Visit

Higher score Duolingo #1 in Mobile Learning Software 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Duolingo

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Kahoot! #5 in Mobile Learning Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Kahoot!

• Duolingo fits best

  Free, engaging language learning at scale

• Kahoot! fits best

  Interactive live quizzes and audience learning

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Side by side

Feature	Duolingo 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Kahoot! 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Mobile Learning Software	#5 in Mobile Learning Software
Best for	Free, engaging language learning at scale	Interactive live quizzes and audience learning
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan · 14-day trial	$3/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Duolingo 0/4 · Kahoot! 0/4
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Course authoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
SCORM support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Push notifications	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Learner limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Content formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Live quizzes, polls, moderated Q&A, and anonymous participation AI-assisted creation of quizzes, presentations, and learning content Works across web, desktop, and mobile with slide imports
Cons	Free access is supported by advertising Offline access is limited to downloaded content AI conversation features require Duolingo Max	Free Kahoot! Go supports up to 40 participants and basic question types Participant limits rise by tier, reaching 800 on Kahoot! One Pricing varies by audience type, region, and billing period
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 →	Kahoot! is an interactive learning and engagement platform for educators, students, businesses, presenters, and social groups. Hosts create and run live quizzes, polls, presentations, and Q&A sessions, while participants join through a… 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

• Kahoot! — where it wins

  • Live quizzes, polls, moderated Q&A, and anonymous participation
  • AI-assisted creation of quizzes, presentations, and learning content
  • Works across web, desktop, and mobile with slide imports

  Where it doesn't

  • Free Kahoot! Go supports up to 40 participants and basic question types
  • Participant limits rise by tier, reaching 800 on Kahoot! One
  • Pricing varies by audience type, region, and billing period

• Duolingo9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  Visit DuolingoFull verdict →
• Kahoot!8.5/10 · Free plan

  A freemium platform for live quizzes, audience interaction, and assigned learning.

  Visit Kahoot!Full verdict →