Head-to-head · Hindi Learning Apps
Pimsleur vs EkDoTeen
Pimsleur leads on 0 checks, EkDoTeen on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePimsleur · 9.0/10
- Free planonly EkDoTeen
- Free trialonly Pimsleur
- Most featuresEkDoTeen · 4 of 5
Pimsleur scores higher on our rubric for hindi learning apps: 9.0 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
EkDoTeen offers free plan; Pimsleur doesn't.
Pimsleur is the better fit for learners focused on spoken Hindi. EkDoTeen is the better fit for free web learners who prefer Roman-script Hindi.
- Pimsleur fits best
Learners focused on spoken Hindi
- EkDoTeen fits best
Free web learners who prefer Roman-script Hindi
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Side by side
| Feature | Pimsleur 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | EkDoTeen 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Hindi Learning Apps | #7 in Hindi Learning Apps |
| Best for | Learners focused on spoken Hindi | Free web learners who prefer Roman-script Hindi |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Pimsleur 0/5 · EkDoTeen 4/5 | ||
| Devanagari lessons | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Vocabulary practice | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Grammar lessons | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Speaking practice | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Course levels | Not checked yet | Intermediate |
| Published course units | Not checked yet | 37 |
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| Our verdict | Pimsleur is an audio-based language-learning app and web service for independent learners who want to build conversational Hindi. Its 30-minute lessons emphasize listening and speaking, with reading lessons, flashcards, and quizzes… Read the review → |
EkDoTeen is a browser-based Hindi learning app for English speakers, with lessons that teach spoken Hindi in Roman script and offer Devanagari alongside the words. Its free course combines vocabulary and phrases with a guided five-level… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Pimsleur — where it wins
- 30-minute conversational lessons include listening and speaking practice.
- Voice Coach offers pronunciation feedback, alongside Speak Easy role-play.
- Offline mobile downloads support lessons away from an internet connection.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; access is through paid subscriptions.
- Premium Monthly covers one language, while multi-language access requires All Access.
- Lessons and downloads are geared toward mobile and web, not desktop offline study.
EkDoTeen — where it wins
- Five-level path includes 37 grammar lessons and 11 conversation scenarios
- Quizzes, flashcards, verb drills and spaced review reinforce learning
- Lessons work offline after the first visit; accounts can sync progress
Where it doesn't
- Available in a browser, with no dedicated mobile app currently
- Roman-script-first lessons may not suit learners seeking Devanagari-first study
- Hindi text-to-speech uses the device voice
- Pimsleur9.0/10 · 7-day trial
A conversation-focused Hindi app with role-play, reading lessons, and offline mobile study.
Visit PimsleurFull verdict → - EkDoTeen7.6/10 · Free plan
A free, browser-based Hindi course built around Roman script, grammar and everyday conversations.
Visit EkDoTeenFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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