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Busuu vs Pimsleur: catalog facts
Busuu	Pimsleur
Freemium Free to start, with a paid subscription for full access.	Paid Paid subscription with a 7-day free trial and a free sample lesson.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Feedback from a community of native speakers Pronunciation feedback in speaking practice	Listening-based lessons that work hands-free, including in the car 51 languages in one subscription for up to four users
Full course access requires payment Proprietary service that needs an account	Subscription required after the trial Not all features are available for English as a Second Language courses
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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