Duolingo

Language Learning 1 × non-EU 4 × European alternatives

Gamified language learning, increasingly AI-generated.

The default language app, which in 2025 announced it would replace contractors with generative AI for course content.

What you are replacing (1)

Duolingo ↗

Gamified language learning, increasingly AI-generated.

🇺🇸 United States ·outside Europe

Babbel ↗

Berlin-built courses written by actual linguists for European learners.

🇩🇪 Germany · EU member state
Lingoda ↗

Berlin live classes with real teachers, small groups.

🇩🇪 Germany · EU member state
Mondly ↗

Romanian-built app with 40+ languages and VR lessons.

🇷🇴 Romania · EU member state
Speakly ↗

Estonian method built around the statistically most useful words first.

🇪🇪 Estonia · EU member state