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Compare Busuu and Duolingo 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Busuu
Star Rating
(24)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BusuuDuolingo
Star Rating
(137)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Duolingo excels in its gamification features, with a star rating of 8.4, making learning fun and engaging, while Busuu's gamification is rated slightly lower at 8.8, indicating a more traditional approach to language learning.
- Reviewers mention that Busuu offers superior multimedia content with a rating of 9.6, which enhances the learning experience through videos and interactive exercises, compared to Duolingo's multimedia rating of 8.2.
- G2 users highlight that Busuu's speech recognition feature is a standout, rated at 9.6, allowing for better pronunciation practice, while Duolingo's speech recognition is rated lower at 7.7, which may limit speaking practice effectiveness.
- Users on G2 appreciate Busuu's personalized learning paths, rated at 8.3, which tailor lessons to individual needs, whereas Duolingo's personalized learning paths are rated lower at 7.2, suggesting less customization.
- Reviewers say that Duolingo's ease of use is exceptional, with a score of 9.5, making it very user-friendly, while Busuu follows closely with a score of 9.3, indicating both platforms are accessible but Duolingo has a slight edge.
- Users report that Busuu provides valuable certificates upon course completion, rated at 9.5, which can be beneficial for professional development, while Duolingo's certificate feature is rated much lower at 6.5, indicating a lack of formal recognition for achievements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Busuu
No pricing availableDuolingo
No pricing availableFree Trial
Busuu
Free Trial is available
Duolingo
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
19
8.5
109
Ease of Use
9.3
20
9.5
110
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.8
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.6
6
Quality of Support
8.5
14
8.1
76
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
19
9.1
107
Features by Category
Language learning lessons
9.0
8
8.3
18
9.6
8
8.3
18
8.8
7
8.5
17
8.3
7
7.4
17
9.6
8
7.9
18
Human Connections
9.0
7
7.7
14
Not enough data
5.6
11
Administration
7.8
6
7.6
17
Not enough data
7.3
11
9.5
7
6.4
11
9.0
5
9.0
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Language Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Busuu and Duolingo are categorized as Language Learning
Unique Categories
Busuu has no unique categories
Duolingo has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Busuu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Duolingo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Education Management
21.7%
Higher Education
17.4%
Computer Software
8.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.3%
Other
43.5%
Higher Education
7.8%
E-Learning
7.8%
Computer Software
6.2%
Internet
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.7%
Other
69.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the best way to use busuu to have the best experience?
2 Comments
JT
You can use on your mobile or your laptop, but I would suggest to start a study plan so Busuu will create automatically the best experience for you based on...Read more
What's the best way to restart a course from scratch after it's been fully complete?
1 Comment
JT
You can do the course as many time as you want, but you can also reach out to the support team through the app on your settings or directly go on...Read more
Busuu has no more discussions with answers
Can duolingo make you fluent?
2 Comments
BB
Its make me can speak and understand other languages simply and little bit fluentRead more
Can duolingo make you fluent?
2 Comments
TA
Not really, no. Not on its own it can't. It's a great supplemental tool though, and great to start with as a beginner. Eventually, especially at intermediate...Read more
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