Busuu is a partly free language-learning app for beginner and intermediate learners (A1–B2). A solid A1 to B2 path with a usable free tier.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About Busuu
Busuu offers a Complete French course from A1 to B2, with more than 330 lessons, AI review tools and exercises you can submit for feedback. Many features are free; the full course needs a Premium subscription. It suits a learner who wants a CEFR-labelled path and likes tracking progress level by level. It stops at B2, and like every app its audio is recorded for learners, so it will not train you on fast, informal speech.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed audio | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busuu | Free tier; Premium €4.83/mo billed €57.99/yr (standard €116.28); Premium Plus €5.83/mo billed €69.90/yr (standard €142.80)checked 2026-10-09 (busuu.com/products, shown from Germany) | A1–B2 | No | A solid A1 to B2 path with a usable free tier. |
| Babbel | From €8.99/mo on the 12-month plan (€107.88 a year; €215.88 at the monthly rate); lifetime €299.99; first lesson freechecked 2026-10-09 (babbel.com/prices, shown from Germany) | A1–C1 | No | The most course-like app; a good spine for A1 to B1, light on real listening. |
| Duolingo | Free; Super from $9.99/mo or $79.99/yrchecked 2026-10-06 (US App Store) | A1–B1 | No | The easiest free habit for week one; plan what comes after it. |
| Memrise | Free plan; Pro $61.99/yr or $329.99 lifetime; monthly plan $24.99checked 2026-10-09 (US App Store in-app purchases) | A1–B1 | Yes | Native-speaker clips for beginners; a supplement, not a course. |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
