# Lingvist, Rosetta Stone, Duolingo vs Busuu Comparison | | Lingvist | Rosetta Stone | Duolingo | Busuu | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 23 | 113 | 144 | 25 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (49.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Lingvist | Rosetta Stone | Duolingo | Busuu | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 8.5 (110 reviews) | 9.1 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (99 reviews) | 9.5 (111 reviews) | 9.2 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (75 reviews) | 8.1 (77 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (23 reviews) | 6.9 (98 reviews) | 9.1 (108 reviews) | 8.7 (18 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Lingvist #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Rosetta Stone #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Duolingo #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Busuu #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Language Learning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Lingvist** | N/A | N/A | | **Rosetta Stone** | N/A | N/A | | **Duolingo** | 7.6/10 | 29 | | **Busuu** | 9.0/10 | 9 | #### Language learning lessons | Feature | Lingvist | Rosetta Stone | Duolingo | Busuu | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Self-Paced Lessons** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Multimedia** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | | **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Personalized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Speech Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (18 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | #### Human Connections | Feature | Lingvist | Rosetta Stone | Duolingo | Busuu | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Peer Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | | **Live Tutoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Lingvist | Rosetta Stone | Duolingo | Busuu | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Administrative Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (17 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (11 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | | **Mobile Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Lingvist | Rosetta Stone | Duolingo | Busuu | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Language Learning | Feature | Lingvist | Rosetta Stone | Duolingo | Busuu | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Language Learning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/language-learning) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Lingvist | Rosetta Stone | Duolingo | Busuu | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 52.2% | 46.2% | 49.6% | 34.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 21.7% | 21.2% | 27.1% | 30.4% | | **Enterprise** | 26.1% | 32.7% | 23.3% | 34.8% | ### By Industry #### Lingvist - **Computer Software:** 8.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.7% - **Automotive:** 4.3% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.3% - **Education Management:** 4.3% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.3% - **Financial Services:** 4.3% - **Fund-Raising:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.3% - **Other:** 43.5% #### Rosetta Stone - **Higher Education:** 18.3% - **Education Management:** 14.4% - **E-Learning:** 5.8% - **Computer Software:** 5.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.9% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.9% - **Arts and Crafts:** 2.9% - **Religious Institutions:** 1.9% - **Other:** 36.5% #### Duolingo - **Higher Education:** 8.5% - **E-Learning:** 7.7% - **Computer Software:** 6.2% - **Internet:** 4.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.6% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 3.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.8% - **Education Management:** 3.8% - **Publishing:** 3.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1% - **Other:** 50.8% #### Busuu - **Higher Education:** 19.0% - **Education Management:** 19.0% - **Computer Software:** 9.5% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.8% - **Internet:** 4.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.8% - **Hospitality:** 4.8% - **Entertainment:** 4.8% - **Cosmetics:** 4.8% - **Other:** 19.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Lingvist - [Memrise](https://www.g2.com/products/memrise/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Babbel for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/babbel-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Mango Languages](https://www.g2.com/products/mango-languages/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Speexx](https://www.g2.com/products/speexx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (853 reviews) - [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (181 reviews) - [ELSA Speak](https://www.g2.com/products/elsa-speak/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Voxy](https://www.g2.com/products/voxy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Open English](https://www.g2.com/products/open-english/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [italki](https://www.g2.com/products/italki/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (19 reviews) - [Fluenz](https://www.g2.com/products/fluenz/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews) ### Alternatives to Rosetta Stone - [Speexx](https://www.g2.com/products/speexx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (853 reviews) - [ELSA Speak](https://www.g2.com/products/elsa-speak/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Babbel for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/babbel-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Memrise](https://www.g2.com/products/memrise/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Mango Languages](https://www.g2.com/products/mango-languages/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Open English](https://www.g2.com/products/open-english/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Voxy](https://www.g2.com/products/voxy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (20 reviews) - [italki](https://www.g2.com/products/italki/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (19 reviews) - [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (181 reviews) - [Pimsleur](https://www.g2.com/products/pimsleur/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2 reviews) ### Alternatives to Duolingo - [Babbel for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/babbel-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Memrise](https://www.g2.com/products/memrise/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Mango Languages](https://www.g2.com/products/mango-languages/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews) - [italki](https://www.g2.com/products/italki/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (19 reviews) - [Open English](https://www.g2.com/products/open-english/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Speexx](https://www.g2.com/products/speexx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (853 reviews) - [ELSA Speak](https://www.g2.com/products/elsa-speak/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews) - [Voxy](https://www.g2.com/products/voxy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (20 reviews) - [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (181 reviews) - [Pimsleur](https://www.g2.com/products/pimsleur/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2 reviews) ### Alternatives to Busuu - [Babbel for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/babbel-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Memrise](https://www.g2.com/products/memrise/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Mango Languages](https://www.g2.com/products/mango-languages/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Speexx](https://www.g2.com/products/speexx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (853 reviews) - [italki](https://www.g2.com/products/italki/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (19 reviews) - [Open English](https://www.g2.com/products/open-english/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Voxy](https://www.g2.com/products/voxy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (20 reviews) - [ELSA Speak](https://www.g2.com/products/elsa-speak/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews) - [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (181 reviews) - [Mondly by Pearson](https://www.g2.com/products/mondly-by-pearson/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (10 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Lingvist No discussions available for this product. ### Rosetta Stone - Title: [looking into cost for learning Spain type Spanish](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27078-looking-into-cost-for-learning-spain-type-spanish) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can go to the RosettaStone.com website. They offer Spanish instruction (version from Spain) as well as the Latin American version. Currently Rosetta..." - Title: [How much could you lower the price?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25829-how-much-could-you-lower-the-price) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Rosetta Stone has been running a sale whereby you can get a life time subscription to access ALL their languages for about $199.00. Meaning you pay a..." ### Duolingo - Title: [Can duolingo make you fluent?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/duolingo-can-duolingo-make-you-fluent) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Not really, no. Not on its own it can't. It's a great supplemental tool though, and great to start with as a beginner. Eventually, especially at intermediate..." - Title: [Can duolingo make you fluent?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-duolingo-make-you-fluent) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [What languages have you learned with Duolingo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-languages-have-you-learned-with-duolingo) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "French is also great!" - Title: [What is Duolingo used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/duolingo-what-is-duolingo-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It is an app for learning new language " ### Busuu - Title: [What is the best way to use busuu to have the best experience?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31835-what-is-the-best-way-to-use-busuu-to-have-the-best-experience) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can use on your mobile or your laptop, but I would suggest to start a study plan so Busuu will create automatically the best experience for you based on..." - Title: [What's the best way to restart a course from scratch after it's been fully complete?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31436-what-s-the-best-way-to-restart-a-course-from-scratch-after-it-s-been-fully-complete) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can do the course as many time as you want, but you can also reach out to the support team through the app on your settings or directly go on..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/lingvist-vs-rosetta-stone-vs-duolingo-vs-busuu)