Duolingo vs Speak

Duolingo offers learning in languages, chess and math through short lessons that adapt to a learner’s level and pace. Language practice covers reading, writing, listening and speaking, with speech exercises, personalized review, offline lessons and a placement test among the listed tools. Challenges, reminders and game-like features provide ways to structure practice. Duolingo says its teaching methods are research-backed and aimed at real-world communication skills. It lists 40 languages and is available on Android, iOS, macOS and the web. The pricing note includes a free plan and a 14-day trial. Other listed products include the Duolingo English Test, Duolingo for Business, Duolingo for Schools, Super Duolingo and Duolingo Max. The English Test is described as AI-enabled and intended to be taken wherever and whenever users perform best. FAQs and service status information are available. Duolingo was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Speak is a language-learning app centered on spoken practice, with an AI-personalized curriculum available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its learning method moves from phrases used by native speakers to repeated practice, then conversation practice with Speak Tutor. During speaking exercises, the app gives feedback on pronunciation and phrasing in real time. English speakers can study Spanish, French, Korean, Japanese, Italian, and Simplified Chinese. Premium includes the full lesson library, AI conversation practice, pronunciation and phrasing feedback, streaks, progress tracking, and reminders; it permits up to three custom lessons per day. Premium Plus adds lessons based on mistakes, the Speak Tutor custom lesson creator, and unlimited personalized review. Speak for Business offers workplace conversation courses, role plays, pronunciation practice, and an admin portal for managing learners and progress, with customer success and support personnel working with L&D teams on onboarding. A seven-day free trial is available, after which a paid subscription is required. Subscription prices vary by plan, region, and promotions; no specific price is listed.