--- description: Review of Duolingo Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Duolingo | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Learning Management Systems](/directory/4584/lms/software) > [Duolingo](/software/239465/duolingo) # Duolingo Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/239465/duolingo Page: 1 / 41\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/239465/duolingo?page=2) > Duolingo is a learning management system designed to help schools provide language lessons and track learners’ progress. The platform enables students to read, write, listen and speak languages via online lessons on a unified interface. Teachers can define classroom instructions and share personalized feedback with students, facilitating blended learning. Additionally, Duolingo allows learners to download lessons and view them in offline mode to build vocabulary and grammar skills. It lets administrators enable or disable animations across lessons, block team members and manage parental controls in a centralized dashboard. Duolingo is available for free and on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via email, knowledge base, forums and FAQs. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 983 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 983 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Duolingo ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Duolingo is available for free. Duolingo Plus: $6.99 USD/mo. A 14-day free trial is available. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Academic/Education - Activity Dashboard - Asynchronous Learning - Blended Learning - Course Management - Course Tracking - Gamification - Learner Portal - Learning Management - Learning Paths/Tracks - Mobile Learning - Multi-Language - Progress Tracking - Reminders - Tests/Assessments ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Learning Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4584/lms/software) ## Related Categories - [Learning Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4584/lms/software) - [Language Learning Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4458/language-learning/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Preply Business](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/503985/Preply) — 4.4/5 (17 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Good for beginners" — 4.0/5 > **Kuldeep** | *3 May 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: - Easy, friendly UI - I like the gamification in exercises - learning path is easy and content is well-planned for each level > > **Cons**: - too much of ads in free version, app becomes almost impossible to use if not paid - streak reminders feel a little too much after a while - learning is slow > > It has been a great platform to start learning Deutsch. But it's not a complete solution. My usage of app has decreased over time as I progress more into the language learning. However will use it again when I want to learn a new language. ----- ### "An entertaining way to learn a language" — 4.0/5 > **Alyson** | *8 March 2026* | Fine Art | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Duolingo is how they do not force you to pay to use their app. In the past I have used language learning apps were either you have a short trial before you are told you need to subscribe or you can only have a lesson a day. Duolingo also has made many improvements over the years beyond languages adding in features such as music and chess. > > **Cons**: I believe that Duolingo is a good in helping you learn vocabulary and writing possibly but as someone who has been studying Spanish for 7 years I wish I had more opportunities to speak the language and have conversations. > > In all I have had many good years with Duolingo since I have first downloaded the app way back in 2017. ----- ### "Duolingo user review" — 5.0/5 > **Henry** | *6 September 2023* | Printing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The easy way you can learn languages in a interactive mode > > **Cons**: You can't make mistakes, only have 5 lifes daily > > It's the best free software for learning languages ----- ### "An App Worth Downloading" — 5.0/5 > **Amanda** | *17 December 2025* | Veterinary | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I absolutely loved the exercises provided and the amount of languages to choose from, expanding my vocabulary. The layout of the app was always easy to use and navigate. > > **Cons**: I do not remember there being anything that I liked the least; I loved everything Duolingo had to offer. > > Overall I was very pleased with my Duolingo experience. I took French in high school, but really had not used it in years, so I started using Duolingo to refresh, but ended up learning more than I did in high school. I also loved that I could go at my own pace. ----- ### "Great for beginners, but incentive system gets repetitive" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *18 December 2025* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The micro-learning approach really works well. Short lessons that fit into a busy schedule make it easy to practice daily. It's a solid foundation for beginners and the gamification kept me motivated at first. The incentive system is particularly effective when you're just starting out. > > **Cons**: After a while, the incentive system becomes repetitive and monotonous. What worked well in the beginning starts to feel like going through the motions. For taking the next step in language learning, it just doesn't cut it anymore. The motivation mechanics that initially helped now feel forced and don't add real value to the learning experience. > > Overall I'm quite satisfied with Duolingo. It's a great tool for beginners and the micro-learnings really work. The main downside is that the incentive system loses its effectiveness over time, especially when you want to progress beyond the basics ----- Page: 1 / 41\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/239465/duolingo?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/239465/duolingo) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data