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Pimsleur vs Duolingo: catalog facts
Pimsleur	Duolingo
Paid Paid subscription with a 7-day free trial and a free sample lesson.	Freemium Free courses, with paid subscriptions including Duolingo Max and a one-week free trial.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Listening-based lessons that work hands-free, including in the car 51 languages in one subscription for up to four users	Short lessons that fit into a few minutes a day Habit-building features such as streaks and reminders
Subscription required after the trial Not all features are available for English as a Second Language courses	AI features of Max require a paid subscription Game-like format is lighter than a structured course
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
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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