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Duolingo got you to day 365. You still cannot hold a conversation. Lingo Practice AI is the alternative built for adults who are done with cartoons and ready to talk — real AI conversation practice, spaced repetition that adapts to you, and 17 languages.
| Duolingo | Lingo Practice AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking practice | Open speaking only on Max (~€26/mo), and only for a handful of languages | Open AI conversation on every plan, in all 17 languages. Speak or type any sentence; the tutor corrects in real time. |
| AI tutor | Roleplay + Video Call gated behind Max tier | Available on the free plan. Ask anything, get explanations. |
| Vocabulary review | Fixed schedule based on streaks | Spaced repetition that adapts to what you forget. |
| Designed for | All ages, gamified | Adults who want results without gimmicks. |
| Lesson style | Tap-the-translation, multiple choice | Conversation, sentence building, real grammar. |
| Free plan | Ads + energy system (every exercise drains energy, even correct ones) | 100 words/day, 15 AI tutor turns/day, no ads, no energy or lives gating. |
| Premium price | Super ~€10/mo on annual (~€13/mo monthly where available); Max ~€26/mo | €7.99/mo, ~€5/mo on annual. |
| Languages | ~40 | 17 (deeply supported) |
Comparison based on publicly available information about Duolingo as of April 2026.
Lingo Practice AI opens with a chat box. You speak or type a real sentence to a tutor that responds, corrects, and explains. Twenty minutes a day of this is worth more than six months of streak-chasing.
Use case: The streak is the goal, not speaking. Tap-the-translation trains recognition; speaking is a separate skill that needs separate practice.
No mascot. No streak. No leaderboard. Just a clean tutor interface, your vocabulary deck, and lessons that talk to you like an adult who is capable of doing the work.
Use case: Duolingo's UI was designed for kids. For adults studying after work, the haptics and guilt-trips feel like babysitting.
True spaced repetition. The system tracks which words you forget and resurfaces them right before you would forget again — not before, not after.
Use case: Streak-driven review reschedules the same easy words. The hard ones quietly slip; you re-learn them every quarter.
Open conversation, real grammar corrections, free-plan access. Type or speak — the tutor responds in your target language and explains why.
Use case: Practice when you do not have a tutor or native speaker available.
Review timing based on your recall, not a fixed streak. Add words from chat, lessons, or curated lists. They actually stick.
Use case: Stop forgetting words you studied last week.
Take an adaptive A1-B2 placement test in two minutes and start at your real level — not from "hola" if you are already past it.
Use case: Skip beginner content if you are not a beginner.
Speech-to-text in lessons and tutor. Practice talking out loud and check spoken accuracy quickly.
Use case: Build the spoken muscle memory tap-translate cannot give you.
Create a lesson on any topic, any time. Job interview prep, doctor's appointment vocabulary, travel phrases — generated on demand.
Use case: Targeted drills when the standard curriculum does not fit.
iOS, Android, and Web. Sign in once, sync everywhere. Vocabulary, lessons, and chat history all stay in sync.
Use case: Pick up where you left off, not where the streak left you.
€0 forever
€7.99/month
No charge until your 7-day trial ends. Cancel anytime before day 7. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled.
It is better for speaking practice and adult learners. Duolingo is better for casual, gamified daily exposure. If you want to actually have a conversation in your target language, Lingo Practice AI is built for that. If you want a 5-minute streak game, stay with Duolingo.
Yes — the free plan is free forever. You get 100 words per day, 15 AI tutor turns per day, no ads, and no energy or lives gating. Premium is €7.99/month with a 7-day free trial.
No — your Duolingo streak stays in Duolingo. You can use both. Most people who switch keep Duolingo for casual review and use Lingo Practice AI for the practice that actually moves them forward.
17 languages with full AI tutor and lesson support: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Turkish, English.
Yes. The CEFR placement test starts at A1 (absolute beginner) and goes through B2. Take the test in two minutes and start at your real level — no rebuilding from "hola" if you are already past it.
Duolingo's Roleplay and Video Call are open AI conversations — but they sit behind the Max tier (~€26/mo) and are only available for a handful of language pairs. Lingo Practice AI's tutor is an open chat on the free plan, in all 17 languages. Type or speak any sentence, the tutor responds in your target language, corrects mistakes, and explains why.
Yes. Cancel through the App Store or Google Play at any time. Premium access continues until your current billing period ends. No retention call, no friction.
Yes — iOS, Android, and Web. Sign in once, sync everywhere. Vocabulary, lessons, and chat history all stay in sync.
Lingo Practice AI is an AI-powered language learning app for adults, positioned as a Duolingo alternative focused on speaking practice. It offers open AI conversation, adaptive spaced repetition, and CEFR-graded lessons across 17 languages, on iOS, Android, and Web.
The free plan is free forever, with 100 words per day and 15 AI tutor turns per day. Premium is €7.99 per month, or about €5 per month on the annual plan (a 37% saving). A 7-day free trial is included; cancel anytime via the App Store or Google Play.
Yes. No credit card is required to start. The free plan includes 100 words per day, 15 AI tutor turns per day, all 17 languages, the CEFR placement test, no ads, and no energy or lives gating.
For adults focused on speaking, Lingo Practice AI is the strongest choice: open AI conversation practice on the free plan, true spaced repetition that adapts to what you forget, and a clean tutor interface with no streaks, leaderboards, or cartoon mascots. Duolingo remains the better choice if you want a casual, gamified daily streak.
Lingo Practice AI is built by an independent developer studio focused on AI-powered language learning. The app is available worldwide on the iOS App Store, Google Play, and the web at lingo-practice.com.
Try the free plan today. If it works, upgrade. If not, no harm done — your Duolingo is still right there.
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Lingo Practice AI is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Duolingo, Inc. Comparisons are based on publicly available information about Duolingo as of April 2026. "Duolingo" is a trademark of Duolingo, Inc.