The free Duolingo alternative
Lingo by OpenApps is a free Duolingo alternative: Free. No hearts, no energy, no ads. Duolingo's free plan: Every course is free, but on phones Energy runs out and ads play between lessons.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Lingo | Free. No hearts, no energy, no ads. | None |
| Duolingo | Every course is free, but on phones Energy runs out and ads play between lessons. | The free version runs on Energy on phones: every exercise uses some, right or wrong, and when it runs out you wait, watch an ad or spend gems. Ads play between lessons. Super is reported at about $13 to $17 a month or about $84 to $120 a year, depending on the store and the account (2026). |
Energy caps how much you can practice in a day on the free plan, and ads run between lessons.
Switching from Duolingo
Pick the same language in Lingo and use Jump here to skip ahead to your level. Your streak starts fresh, and nothing limits how much you practice.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Duolingo?
Yes. Lingo by OpenApps does what Duolingo does for language lessons, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Duolingo have a free plan?
Every course is free, but on phones Energy runs out and ads play between lessons. That is from Duolingo's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Duolingo cost?
The free version runs on Energy on phones: every exercise uses some, right or wrong, and when it runs out you wait, watch an ad or spend gems. Ads play between lessons. Super is reported at about $13 to $17 a month or about $84 to $120 a year, depending on the store and the account (2026).
How do I switch from Duolingo?
Pick the same language in Lingo and use Jump here to skip ahead to your level. Your streak starts fresh, and nothing limits how much you practice.
Can an AI assistant use Lingo instead of Duolingo?
Yes. Lingo has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Duolingo is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Duolingo's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.