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Drops vs Duolingo: catalog facts
Drops	Duolingo
Freemium Free to use, with a paid premium plan.	Freemium Free courses, with paid subscriptions including Duolingo Max and a one-week free trial.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Wide language choice, including rare languages Short visual sessions that are easy to fit into a day	Short lessons that fit into a few minutes a day Habit-building features such as streaks and reminders
Focuses on vocabulary more than conversation Proprietary app with a paid tier	AI features of Max require a paid subscription Game-like format is lighter than a structured course
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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