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Documented shortlist
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LingQ
DocumentedA self-directed reading and listening environment built around authentic content, saved words and imported material.
Best fit: Learners who want large amounts of reading and listening input
Watch: The open library is not a mandatory linear course
LingoPie
DocumentedA video-first platform using shows, films and short-form media with interactive subtitles and playback tools.
Best fit: Visual learners who stay engaged with series and films
Watch: It is not a conventional linear CEFR course
Babbel
DocumentedA structured lesson platform with short dialogues, grammar explanations, speaking practice and review.
Best fit: Learners who want a guided course rather than an open content library
Watch: Course depth is not equal across languages
Busuu
DocumentedA structured course platform with short lessons, study plans and corrections from a learner community.
Best fit: Learners who want a CEFR-oriented course sequence
Watch: Language coverage and level ceilings differ
Pimsleur
DocumentedAn audio-first programme centred on recall, speaking and listening in roughly 30-minute lessons.
Best fit: Audio learners and commuters
Watch: Reading and writing are secondary to audio
Rosetta Stone
DocumentedA picture-and-audio immersion programme with pronunciation feedback and minimal reliance on translation.
Best fit: Visual beginners comfortable learning through context
Watch: Limited translation can frustrate learners who want explicit explanation
Mondly
DocumentedA broad language catalogue with short thematic lessons, daily challenges and speech-recognition activities.
Best fit: Beginners building a short daily habit
Watch: Advanced depth is not documented uniformly
Side-by-side evidence
Facts below were checked against vendor sources on Sep 3, 2026. Regional offers may change.
| Criterion | LingQ | LingoPie | Babbel | Busuu | Pimsleur | Rosetta Stone | Mondly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning format | reading, listening, vocabulary, structure | video, listening, vocabulary, reading | structure, speaking, listening, vocabulary | structure, speaking, listening, vocabulary | listening, speaking, structure | structure, listening, speaking, vocabulary | vocabulary, speaking, listening, structure |
| Languages | More than 50 languages; the verified selector contained 52 | 17 published target languages; catalogue availability can vary by interface language and region | 13 target languages from English; course depth differs substantially by language | 14 languages; the published course ceiling ranges from A2 to C1 | 51 languages; the number of levels varies by language | 25 languages on current Sapphire plans | 41 languages and many source-language combinations |
| Level context | All levels are marketed; the open content model is often easiest after the earliest beginner stage | Personalised level selection, without a published universal CEFR pathway | From beginner upward; the published ceiling ranges from A1 to C1 depending on language | Strongest where the chosen language has a complete A1–C1 path | Beginner through intermediate in the deepest courses; no universal CEFR equivalence is published | Beginner-focused; no universal consumer-course CEFR ceiling is published | Beginner to advanced is marketed, but level depth is not published consistently by language |
| Access model | Permanent free tier | Time-limited trial | Free sample | Permanent free tier | Time-limited trial | Money-back guarantee | Permanent free tier |
| Free access / trial | Free account with audio and transcripts, up to 20 saved terms, five imported lessons and one playlist | Seven-day direct-purchase trial; mobile stores and previews follow different rules | Registration and the first lesson of each course are free; no universal timed trial was confirmed | Basic course access, community feedback and basic progress tracking | Seven-day trial for eligible subscriptions, converting to paid access unless cancelled | No confirmed permanent free plan; direct plans advertise a 14-day money-back guarantee | Daily lessons and recurring challenges are available free |
| Pricing context | Geo-localized checkout showed CHF 13.50 monthly, CHF 107 annually or CHF 189.90 for 24 months; locale and channel can change the amount | The main checkout is dynamic; one official variant showed $83.88 annually or $229 lifetime, so the live regional offer must be rechecked | No stable universal public number; price varies by location, term, promotion and direct, Apple, Google or partner purchase channel | Current numeric pricing was not reliably exposed in public vendor HTML; verify at checkout | All Access was listed at $20.95 per month after the free week | Sapphire was listed at $19.99 monthly or $159 annually for all languages | A verified offer showed $12.90 monthly, $30.96 quarterly or a promotional $61.92 annually |
| Billing / renewal context | Recurring prepaid plans; first-time Premium purchases have a published 30-day refund window, while later charges are generally non-refundable | The seven-day trial auto-renews; current-month and post-trial annual charges are described as non-refundable | Cancel through the original purchase channel before its stated renewal deadline; regional withdrawal and refund rights differ | One- to 12-month terms are paid upfront and auto-renew; the first Premium payment has a published 14-day guarantee, excluding renewals | Single-language, All Access and lifetime options vary; direct subscription availability is limited by country and store terms can differ | A money-back guarantee is not the same as a no-charge free trial | Regional and promotional pricing can change materially |
| Platforms | Web, iOS and Android; offline access is a Premium feature | Web, iOS, Android and selected TV platforms; iOS supports limited offline downloads | Web, iOS and Android with synced progress | Web, iOS and Android; offline access requires Premium | Web, iOS and Android with hands-free and offline app use | Web, iOS, Android and macOS | Web, iOS and Android |
Current 2026 status
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- LingQ — Official pricing
- LingoPie — Official pricing
- Babbel — Official pricing
- Busuu — Official plans
- Pimsleur — Plans and trial
- Rosetta Stone — Official plans
- Mondly — Official offer page
- LingQ: Official pricing
- LingQ: How LingQ works
- LingQ: Subscription terms
- LingoPie: Supported languages
- LingoPie: Trial terms
- LingoPie: Official pricing
- Babbel: Languages and levels
- Babbel: Course structure
- Babbel: Official pricing
- Busuu: Languages and levels
- Busuu: Free and Premium
- Busuu: Premium plans
- Pimsleur: Languages
- Pimsleur: Plans and trial
- Pimsleur: Official offer
- Rosetta Stone: Plans and features
- Rosetta Stone: Subscription support
- Mondly: Official catalogue
- Mondly: Free versus Premium
- Mondly: Official offer