Khan Academy vs Duolingo

Khan Academy9.3Visit Duolingo9.0Visit

Higher score Khan Academy #1 in Apps For Kids 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Khan Academy

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Duolingo #3 in Apps For Kids 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Duolingo

• Khan Academy fits best

  Families and schools wanting broad free learning

• Duolingo fits best

  Kids focused on learning languages

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Side by side

Feature	Khan Academy 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Duolingo 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Apps For Kids	#3 in Apps For Kids
Best for	Families and schools wanting broad free learning	Kids focused on learning languages
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$10/yr	Free plan · 14-day trial
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Khan Academy 0/3 · Duolingo 0/3
Offline use	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parent dashboard	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Child profiles	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Age range	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Learning focus	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free lessons, videos, practice, and progress tracking across many subjects Personalized mastery dashboards support independent learners and classroom goals District plans add rostering, reporting, single sign-on, and Khanmigo tools	Covers speaking, writing, reading, and listening in short lessons Placement and personalized review help guide practice Free plan, mobile apps, and limited offline lesson access
Cons	Advanced district administration sits behind paid plans Enterprise pricing requires a demo or sales contact No certificates or degree programs for credential-seeking learners	Focused on language learning rather than general kids activities Free tier is supported by advertising Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content
Our verdict	Khan Academy is a nonprofit learning platform for independent learners, parents, teachers, schools, and districts. Its core offering combines instructional videos, interactive practice, mastery levels, personalized dashboards, and progress… Read the review →	Duolingo is a language-learning app and website for learners who want short, interactive practice across speaking, writing, reading, and listening. For kids focused on learning languages, its lessons, placement test, and personalized… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Khan Academy — where it wins

  • Free lessons, videos, practice, and progress tracking across many subjects
  • Personalized mastery dashboards support independent learners and classroom goals
  • District plans add rostering, reporting, single sign-on, and Khanmigo tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced district administration sits behind paid plans
  • Enterprise pricing requires a demo or sales contact
  • No certificates or degree programs for credential-seeking learners

• Duolingo — where it wins

  • Covers speaking, writing, reading, and listening in short lessons
  • Placement and personalized review help guide practice
  • Free plan, mobile apps, and limited offline lesson access

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on language learning rather than general kids activities
  • Free tier is supported by advertising
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded lesson content

• Khan Academy9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad free learning platform with optional district administration and AI tools.

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• Duolingo9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A focused language-learning app with short lessons, review, and speaking practice.

  Visit DuolingoFull verdict →