Sourced buyer statistics · published scoring · prices quoted from vendors
KeenVerdict

Sharp verdicts on the tools you’re choosing

Topic

Education

Courses, languages and online learning.

Verdicts

  • Best Language Learning Apps

    Duolingo ranks first on our scores: every course is free, and it is the easiest daily habit to keep. Babbel is the best structured course for adults who want to reach real conversations, and Mango Languages is the best value verified price at $13.99 per month or $10 per month billed annually. For live practice, italki tutors start at about $4 per hour.

    1. 1. Duolingo9.1
    2. 2. Babbel8.7
    3. 3. Mango Languages8.5

Statistics

  • Language Learning Statistics

    Duolingo reported 64.9 million daily active users and 13.1 million paid subscribers in Q3 2026, and Babbel says it has sold over 30 million subscriptions. Evidence that apps work is real but narrow: a 2025 Language Learning & Technology study of 337 learners found Duolingo users ahead of classroom learners on general proficiency, while the State Department budgets 24 to 88 weeks of full-time study for professional proficiency.