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Speak vs Duolingo: catalog facts
Speak	Duolingo
Freemium Free to start, with paid access to the full curriculum.	Freemium Free courses, with paid subscriptions including Duolingo Max and a one-week free trial.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Spoken practice with an AI tutor instead of a live teacher Lessons built around phrases people actually use	Short lessons that fit into a few minutes a day Habit-building features such as streaks and reminders
Limited set of languages Proprietary app with a paid tier for full access	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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