Best AI Language Learning Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Duolingo is ranked #1 of 25 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Busuu and Kotrin. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Busuu. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Lisan at $4.17/mo.
AI language learning apps combine lessons, practice, and feedback in different ways. Compare adaptive lessons, AI conversation practice, and pronunciation feedback, as well as human tutoring and offline access. Supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing provide additional points to consider. Entries are ordered as a ranked best-of list, opening with Duolingo, Busuu, and Mondly. Use the listed practice options and access details to compare what may suit your study routine.
25 AI language learning apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DuolingoWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 2 | BusuuWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 3 | KotrinWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $7.50/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | LanguaWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 5 | TalkpalWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | Atlas RunaWeb · Extension | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $6.99/mo | 6.4 | |
| 7 | ELSA SpeakAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $13.33/mo | 6.4 | |
| 8 | Enverson AIAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $9.99/mo | 6.4 | |
| 9 | CringeWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 10 | LangotalkWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 11 | Leximo AIWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 12 | MondlyWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 13 | MemriseWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | €5.83/mo | 5.5 |
| 14 | PraktikaAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 15 | UniverbalWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 16 | FluencioAIAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | ₹149/mo | 5.3 |
| 17 | SpokenAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | YapkiniPhone | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $4.83/mo | 5.3 |
| 19 | BabbelWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | GliglishWeb · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | LingvistWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | EloquiAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 23 | LooraAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 24 | SpeakWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 25 | LisaniPhone | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $4.17/mo | 4.9 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Adaptive lessons | AI conversation practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duolingo | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | Busuu | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | Kotrin | 6.6 | Free plan | $7.50/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | Langua | 6.6 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 5 | Talkpal | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | Atlas Runa | 6.4 | Free plan | $6.99/mo | Yes | 13.99 /mo | — | — |
| 7 | ELSA Speak | 6.4 | Free plan | $13.33/mo | Yes | 13.33 /mo | — | — |
| 8 | Enverson AI | 6.4 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | — | 9.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Cringe | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Langotalk | 5.6 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Leximo AI | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Mondly | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | Memrise | 5.5 | No | €5.83/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | Praktika | 5.5 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Univerbal | 5.5 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | FluencioAI | 5.3 | No | ₹149/mo | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Spoken | 5.3 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 18 | Yapkin | 5.3 | No | $4.83/mo | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Babbel | 5.2 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 20 | Gliglish | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 21 | Lingvist | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 22 | Eloqui | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 23 | Loora | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 24 | Speak | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 25 | Lisan | 4.9 | No | $4.17/mo | No | 4.17 /mo | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which AI language learning app is ranked first on Freedom251?
Duolingo is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 6.7. Busuu is second and Kotrin third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Lisan has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.