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Head-to-head · Spanish Learning Apps

Duolingo vs Mango Languages

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Duolingo #1 in Spanish Learning Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Duolingo
Mango Languages #8 in Spanish Learning Apps 8.5/10 From $10/user/mo (annual) ✓ 0 of 4 features Try Mango Languages

Duolingo leads on 1 check, Mango Languages on 0, and 0 are 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 planonly Duolingo

Duolingo scores higher on our rubric for spanish learning apps: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Duolingo offers free plan; Mango Languages doesn't.

Duolingo is the better fit for learners wanting a free, gamified all-round course. Mango Languages is the better fit for learners seeking conversation-led courses.

  • Duolingo fits best

    Learners wanting a free, gamified all-round course

  • Mango Languages fits best

    Learners seeking conversation-led courses

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Side by side

Feature Duolingo 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Mango Languages 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Spanish Learning Apps #8 in Spanish Learning Apps
Best for Learners wanting a free, gamified all-round course Learners seeking conversation-led courses
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Duolingo 0/4 · Mango Languages 0/4
Speaking practice Not published Not published
Pronunciation feedback Not published Not published
Progress tracking Not published Not published
Offline access Not published Not published
Specs
Lesson types Not published Not published
Supported platforms Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Short lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening
  • Placement and personalized review adapt practice to progress and mistakes
  • Stories, speech exercises, and limited offline access broaden practice
  • Conversation courses include pronunciation and voice-comparison practice
  • Adaptive review, placement checks, and interactive reading support study
  • Mobile lessons can be downloaded for offline study
Cons
  • The free tier is supported by advertising
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content
  • AI-powered conversation features are reserved for Duolingo Max
  • No $0 subscription plan is listed
  • Individual plan costs $13.99 monthly or $10 per month billed annually
  • Organizations plan pricing is not specified here
Our verdict

Duolingo offers short, interactive Spanish lessons through its website and mobile apps, with exercises in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. It suits learners who want a structured course they can fit into brief sessions,…

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Mango Languages pairs conversation-based courses with pronunciation practice, assessment, adaptive review, and interactive reading. Its catalog covers 70+ languages, including English courses for speakers of other languages. Learners can…

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  1. DuolingoSpanish Learning Apps 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Mango LanguagesSpanish Learning Apps 8.5From $10/user/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Duolingo — where it wins

    • Short lessons cover speaking, writing, reading, and listening
    • Placement and personalized review adapt practice to progress and mistakes
    • Stories, speech exercises, and limited offline access broaden practice

    Where it doesn't

    • The free tier is supported by advertising
    • Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content
    • AI-powered conversation features are reserved for Duolingo Max
  • Mango Languages — where it wins

    • Conversation courses include pronunciation and voice-comparison practice
    • Adaptive review, placement checks, and interactive reading support study
    • Mobile lessons can be downloaded for offline study

    Where it doesn't

    • No $0 subscription plan is listed
    • Individual plan costs $13.99 monthly or $10 per month billed annually
    • Organizations plan pricing is not specified here
  • Duolingo9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A free, structured Spanish course with broad practice and game-like motivation.

    Visit DuolingoFull verdict →
  • Mango Languages8.5/10 · From $10/user/mo (annual)

    A conversation-led language app with assessment, pronunciation practice, and offline lessons.

    Try Mango LanguagesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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