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Head-to-head · Language Learning Apps

Duolingo vs Talktiko

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Duolingo #1 in Language Learning Apps 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Duolingo
Talktiko #30 in Language Learning Apps 5.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Talktiko

Duolingo leads on 0 checks, Talktiko on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDuolingo · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Duolingo scores higher on our rubric for language learning apps: 9.4 against 5.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #30.

Duolingo is the better fit for beginners seeking the strongest free mainstream option. Talktiko is the better fit for mobile learners wanting low-cost CEFR courses.

  • Duolingo fits best

    Beginners seeking the strongest free mainstream option

  • Talktiko fits best

    Mobile learners wanting low-cost CEFR courses

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Side by side

Feature Duolingo 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Talktiko 5.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 5.8
Ranking #1 in Language Learning Apps #30 in Language Learning Apps
Best for Beginners seeking the strongest free mainstream option Mobile learners wanting low-cost CEFR courses
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan · 14-day trial $4.17/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Features Duolingo 5/5 · Talktiko 5/5
Offline lessons ✓ ✓
Speech practice ✓ ✓
Placement test ✓ ✓
Personalized review ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Languages offered Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free access includes bite-sized lessons across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
  • Placement testing and personalized review help tailor practice to learner progress.
  • Offline mobile lessons, stories, DuoRadio, and speech exercises broaden practice.
  • CEFR-aligned courses span A1 through C2, with placement assessment
  • Spaced repetition and AI-personalized content support ongoing review
  • Mobile apps offer offline lessons; Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle integrate
Cons
  • The Free plan includes advertising.
  • AI conversation features require the Duolingo Max plan.
  • Offline lesson access is limited to the mobile app experience.
  • Free plan limits learners to one language and three lessons per day
  • AI conversation and pronunciation assessment require Pro Annual
  • Offline mode is limited to paid plans
Our verdict

Duolingo is a self-paced language-learning website and mobile app for learners building skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar. Its short interactive lessons combine practice with progress tracking,…

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Talktiko brings CEFR-aligned language courses, bite-sized daily lessons, and spaced-repetition review to iOS and Android. Its courses span A1 through C2, and a placement assessment helps learners find a starting point. AI-personalized…

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  1. DuolingoLanguage Learning Apps 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. TalktikoLanguage Learning Apps 5.8Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Duolingo — where it wins

    • Free access includes bite-sized lessons across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
    • Placement testing and personalized review help tailor practice to learner progress.
    • Offline mobile lessons, stories, DuoRadio, and speech exercises broaden practice.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan includes advertising.
    • AI conversation features require the Duolingo Max plan.
    • Offline lesson access is limited to the mobile app experience.

  • Talktiko — where it wins

    • CEFR-aligned courses span A1 through C2, with placement assessment
    • Spaced repetition and AI-personalized content support ongoing review
    • Mobile apps offer offline lessons; Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle integrate

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits learners to one language and three lessons per day
    • AI conversation and pronunciation assessment require Pro Annual
    • Offline mode is limited to paid plans
  • Duolingo9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A strong free starting point with broad practice, personalization, and mobile access.

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  • Talktiko5.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A mobile language-learning app with a free tier and paid offline and AI practice.

    Visit TalktikoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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