Lingopie vs Duolingo at a glance
| Lingopie | Duolingo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €12.99/mo; 3 months €38.97; annual €77.94 (standard €155.88); lifetime €219; 7-day free trialchecked 2026-10-09 (lingopie.com/pricing) | Free; Super from $9.99/mo or $79.99/yrchecked 2026-10-06 (US App Store) |
| Levels | A2–C1 (beginner to advanced) | A1–B1 (beginner and intermediate) |
| Free to use | Yes, at least in part | Yes, at least in part |
| Real-speed audio | Yes | No |
| Transcripts or subtitles | Subtitles | Not a feature |
| Taught in | English, French | English |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
| Best for | Good for B1 and up who will really watch; not a course. | The easiest free habit for week one; plan what comes after it. |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
Which is better for beginners?
Duolingo. Its bite-sized, game-style lessons cover reading, writing, listening and speaking, and every course is free. Lingopie does not teach a language from scratch: it is a streaming app of TV shows and films, and a beginner will understand too little to learn much from it.
Which is cheaper?
Duolingo, because every course is free; Super is $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year (US App Store, checked 6 October 2026). Lingopie gives a 7-day free trial, then €12.99 a month, €38.97 for 3 months, €77.94 a year (standard €155.88) or €219 for lifetime (lingopie.com/pricing, checked 9 October 2026). More detail in Lingopie pricing.
Which helps you understand native speakers?
Lingopie. Its shows are real speech at real speed, with interactive subtitles: tap any word for a translation and save it for review. Duolingo's sentences are short and recorded for learners, which is why many people finish it and still cannot follow two native speakers talking.
Which should you choose?
If you are starting from zero, choose Duolingo. If you are past the basics, roughly A2 to C1, and will really watch most evenings, choose Lingopie. If you want a habit that takes five minutes, Duolingo is easier to keep. For one language in detail, see Lingopie for French and Duolingo's French course, or read is Lingopie worth it?
Can you use both?
Yes, and it is a natural progression: Duolingo for the first months, then Lingopie when you can follow a simple show with subtitles in the language you are learning. Overlap them for a while as you move from one to the other, and review the words you save, or a show becomes entertainment rather than study.
What neither does
Neither gives you a person to talk to or feedback on your speaking. Duolingo is built for learners, and Lingopie is a tool for watching, not a course. Add a tutor or exchange partner once you can manage a simple conversation.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed audio | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingopie | €12.99/mo; 3 months €38.97; annual €77.94 (standard €155.88); lifetime €219; 7-day free trialchecked 2026-10-09 (lingopie.com/pricing) | A2–C1 | Yes | Good for B1 and up who will really watch; not a course. |
| 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. |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
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