In short: Good for building a daily habit with a new language’s basics; the free version has ads and a hearts system that limits mistakes.
- Learn on free plan
- App and web
- Ads and hearts limit
- Not tested by us
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us
A game-style app for learning a foreign language in short daily lessons, usable on the free plan.
Data sheet
Compiled from the public sources linked below
| What you get | Short, game-style daily foreign-language lessons |
|---|---|
| Free access | Language basics on the free plan |
| Paid (Super/Max) | Ad removal and more |
| Operator | Duolingo, Inc. |
| Sign-up | Email or social account |
| Caution | Free plan has ads and a hearts (mistake limit) system |
When to use it
Beginners who want to start a language without cost and practise for a few minutes each day.
Before you use it
The free version shows ads and uses hearts, which limit how many mistakes you can make. Removing ads and similar extras requires a paid plan (Super/Max).
How to use it
- Install the Duolingo app or open the website
- Sign up with email or a social account and pick a language
- Complete a short lesson each day to build the basics
What to expect
You can keep learning on the free version alone. It comes with ads and a limit on mistakes, so a paid plan is only worth considering if those get in your way.
Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · Source 1 · Source 2