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Duolingo vs Pitch
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Duolingo free tier includes ads and energy-based hearts system limiting daily practice without paying; Pitch free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Duolingo and Pitch actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Duolingo
- 40+ languages
- Gamification
- Streaks
- Leaderboards
- Stories
- Podcasts
- Speaking exercises
- AI tutor
Only in Pitch
Nothing recorded that Duolingo does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Duolingo
- Language learningnot Pitch
- Travel preparationnot Pitch
- Career developmentnot Pitch
- Cultural explorationnot Pitch
Pitch
No use cases recorded yet. See the Pitch review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Duolingo
- Free tier includes ads and energy-based hearts system limiting daily practice without paying
- Gamification focus may appeal to casual learners but lacks depth for serious language study beyond conversational basics
- Limited to short, bite-sized lessons without extensive grammar explanations or cultural context
Pitch
- Free plan is capped at a one time 100 AI credits and 2 external guests
- Enterprise features such as SAML based SSO and SCIM are gated behind a 30 plus seat custom plan
- The 17 percent discount on Plus, Team and Business plans requires annual billing
Pricing, plan by plan
Duolingo
Free- FreeFree
- All language courses
- Ad-supported
- Limited hearts (5-heart system)
- Super$12.99/month
- Ad-free
- Unlimited hearts
- Extra practice tools
- Super Family$119.99/year
- Up to 6 users
- All Super features
- Family group
- Max$null/mo
- All Super features
- Video Call with Lily
- Roleplay scenarios
Pitch
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Pitch review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Duolingo if
- You need 40+ languages.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want gamification.
Questions people ask
- Is Duolingo or Pitch better?
- Neither clearly leads. Duolingo starts at Free and Pitch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Duolingo or Pitch?
- Duolingo starts at Free and Pitch at Free.
- Does Duolingo or Pitch run on more platforms?
- Duolingo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Pitch runs on Web.
- Can I use Duolingo for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Duolingo best used for?
- Duolingo is most often used for language learning, travel preparation, career development, cultural exploration. Of those, language learning and travel preparation are not what Pitch is typically brought in for.
- What can Duolingo do that Pitch cannot?
- Duolingo covers 40+ languages, Gamification, Streaks, Leaderboards.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Duolingo: What is Duolingo's pricing model?
Duolingo offers free tier with ads and limited features, Super Duolingo at $12.99/month (ad-free, unlimited hearts, extra practice), Super Family at ~$119.99/year for up to 6 users, and Duolingo Max with AI features like Video Call and Roleplay.
SourceDuolingo: Is Duolingo effective for language learning?
Duolingo has 135+ million monthly active users as of Q3 2025, making it the world's most widely used language-learning app. Its gamified approach and free tier have driven massive adoption.
SourceDuolingo: What AI features does Duolingo Max include?
Duolingo Max includes Video Call for conversation practice with AI character Lily and Roleplay for scenario-based speaking practice. As of January 2026, Explain My Answer became free for all users.
SourceDuolingo: Does Duolingo work offline?
Duolingo is primarily online, though it may offer limited offline lesson downloads on some platforms. Full features require internet connection.
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