# Busuu, Duolingo vs Lingvist Comparison | | Busuu | Duolingo | Lingvist | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 143 | 23 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (34.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (49.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Busuu | Duolingo | Lingvist | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 9.5 (110 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (76 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.1 (107 reviews) | 10.0 (23 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Busuu #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Duolingo #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Lingvist #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Language Learning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Busuu** | 9.0/10 | 9 | | **Duolingo** | 7.6/10 | 28 | | **Lingvist** | N/A | N/A | #### Language learning lessons | Feature | Busuu | Duolingo | Lingvist | |---|---|---|---| | **Self-Paced Lessons** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multimedia** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Gamification** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Personalized Learning Paths** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 7.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Speech Recognition** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Human Connections | Feature | Busuu | Duolingo | Lingvist | |---|---|---|---| | **Peer Feedback** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Live Tutoring** | Not enough data | 5.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Busuu | Duolingo | Lingvist | |---|---|---|---| | **Administrative Dashboard** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 7.6 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Certificates** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 6.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Compatibility** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Busuu | Duolingo | Lingvist | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Language Learning | Feature | Busuu | Duolingo | Lingvist | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Language Learning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/language-learning) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Busuu | Duolingo | Lingvist | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 34.8% | 49.2% | 52.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 30.4% | 27.3% | 21.7% | | **Enterprise** | 34.8% | 23.4% | 26.1% | ### By Industry #### Busuu - **Higher Education:** 19.0% - **Education Management:** 19.0% - **Computer Software:** 9.5% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.8% - **Internet:** 4.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.8% - **Hospitality:** 4.8% - **Entertainment:** 4.8% - **Cosmetics:** 4.8% - **Other:** 19.0% #### Duolingo - **Higher Education:** 7.8% - **E-Learning:** 7.8% - **Computer Software:** 6.2% - **Internet:** 4.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.7% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 3.9% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.9% - **Education Management:** 3.9% - **Publishing:** 3.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1% - **Other:** 51.2% #### Lingvist - **Computer Software:** 8.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.7% - **Automotive:** 4.3% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.3% - **Education Management:** 4.3% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.3% - **Financial Services:** 4.3% - **Fund-Raising:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.3% - **Other:** 43.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Busuu - [Rosetta Stone](https://www.g2.com/products/rosetta-stone/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (113 reviews) - [Babbel for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/babbel-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Memrise](https://www.g2.com/products/memrise/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Mango Languages](https://www.g2.com/products/mango-languages/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Speexx](https://www.g2.com/products/speexx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (853 reviews) - [italki](https://www.g2.com/products/italki/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (19 reviews) - [Open English](https://www.g2.com/products/open-english/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Voxy](https://www.g2.com/products/voxy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (20 reviews) - [ELSA Speak](https://www.g2.com/products/elsa-speak/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews) - [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (180 reviews) ### Alternatives to Duolingo - [Rosetta Stone](https://www.g2.com/products/rosetta-stone/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (113 reviews) - [Babbel for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/babbel-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Memrise](https://www.g2.com/products/memrise/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Mango Languages](https://www.g2.com/products/mango-languages/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews) - [italki](https://www.g2.com/products/italki/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (19 reviews) - [Open English](https://www.g2.com/products/open-english/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Speexx](https://www.g2.com/products/speexx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (853 reviews) - [ELSA Speak](https://www.g2.com/products/elsa-speak/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Voxy](https://www.g2.com/products/voxy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (20 reviews) - [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (180 reviews) ### Alternatives to Lingvist - [Rosetta Stone](https://www.g2.com/products/rosetta-stone/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (113 reviews) - [Memrise](https://www.g2.com/products/memrise/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Babbel for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/babbel-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Mango Languages](https://www.g2.com/products/mango-languages/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Speexx](https://www.g2.com/products/speexx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (853 reviews) - [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (180 reviews) - [ELSA Speak](https://www.g2.com/products/elsa-speak/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Voxy](https://www.g2.com/products/voxy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Open English](https://www.g2.com/products/open-english/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [italki](https://www.g2.com/products/italki/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (19 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Busuu - Title: [What is the best way to use busuu to have the best experience?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31835-what-is-the-best-way-to-use-busuu-to-have-the-best-experience) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [What's the best way to restart a course from scratch after it's been fully complete?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31436-what-s-the-best-way-to-restart-a-course-from-scratch-after-it-s-been-fully-complete) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." ### Duolingo - Title: [Can duolingo make you fluent?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/duolingo-can-duolingo-make-you-fluent) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [Can duolingo make you fluent?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-duolingo-make-you-fluent) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [What languages have you learned with Duolingo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-languages-have-you-learned-with-duolingo) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "French is also great!" - Title: [What is Duolingo used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/duolingo-what-is-duolingo-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is an app for learning new language " ### Lingvist No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/busuu-vs-duolingo-vs-lingvist)