Ranked 2 of 7 in best language learning apps
Expert-written courses with speaking practice and a community of native speakers. Premium plans are a separate paid tier, and it feels more like a course than a game compared with Duolingo.
Best for Guided courses with speaking practice and a community
About Busuu
Busuu's courses are written by language experts and split into short lessons that cover speaking, listening, reading and writing. Speaking practice gives pronunciation feedback and uses videos of native speakers. A community section lets learners ask questions and exchange tips with people who speak the language they are learning.
The site offers courses in many languages, Busuu Premium plans for individuals and business plans for teams. Its app is listed on the App Store and Google Play. Busuu suits learners who want a guided course with speaking practice and a community, more than those who want games or flashcards alone.
Strengths
- Speaking practice with pronunciation feedback
- Courses written by language experts
- Community of native speakers to practise with
Limits
- Premium plans are a separate paid tier
- Less suited to games or flashcard-only study
Where Busuu ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Language learning apps | 2 of 7 | 88.5 | Guided courses with speaking practice and a community |
Alternatives to Busuu
All 6 alternatives
DuolingoShort, game-style language lessons on phone and web
MemriseLanguage courses built around videos of native speakers
ClozemasterFill-in-the-blank sentence game for vocabulary in context
PimsleurAudio-first language courses with recall practice
LingQLanguage learning from books, podcasts and video you choose
Rosetta StoneImmersive language courses with speech feedback and chat practice
Questions about Busuu
- Is Busuu free?
- Busuu can be used without paying: Learn for free; Busuu Premium plans are paid. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Busuu open source?
- No. Busuu is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Busuu support?
- Busuu is available on: Web, iOS, Android.
- What is Busuu best for?
- Guided courses with speaking practice and a community. In our ranking of language learning apps it is number 2 of 7 with a score of 88.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Busuu?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Duolingo, Memrise, Clozemaster, Pimsleur.