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Best Duolingo App alternatives in India (2026)
Duolingo App is a learning & exam prep apps product from Duolingo, Pittsburgh, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 13 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Duolingo App are Unacademy App (Free plan), Physics Wallah App (Free plan), Vedantu App (Free plan), Doubtnut App (Free plan) and GeeksforGeeks App (Free plan). Unacademy App is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Duolingo App alternative
Indian support and GST
Duolingo App is built in United States. 13 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Duolingo App alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Duolingo App's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Duolingo App (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Unacademy App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Physics Wallah App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Vedantu App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Doubtnut App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  GeeksforGeeks App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Entri App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Coursera App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Kutuki | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Teachmint App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Quizlet App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  PrepInsta | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Leap Scholar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Brainly App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  LinkedIn App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  Khan Academy App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Sololearn | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Educative | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  NCERT Textbooks App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  BYJU'S | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  DIKSHA App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Duolingo App alternatives in detail
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- Built in India (Bengaluru)
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- Built in India (Gurugram)
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- Built in India (Noida)
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- Built in India (Kochi)
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8. Kutuki
Kutuki · Bengaluru · Learning & exam prep apps · 4.3/5
Preschool learning built in Bengaluru.
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- Built in India (Bengaluru)
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How to choose a Duolingo App alternative
- Try free content before buying a plan.
- Check refund terms carefully.
- For exams, test-series quality matters more than video count.
Duolingo App alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Duolingo App in 2026?+
The closest matches to Duolingo App on App Advisor are Unacademy App (Free plan), Physics Wallah App (Free plan), Vedantu App (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Duolingo App, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Duolingo App?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Unacademy App (Free plan), Physics Wallah App (Free plan), Vedantu App (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Duolingo App?+
Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including Unacademy App (Free plan), Physics Wallah App (Free plan), Vedantu App (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Duolingo App vs Unacademy App: which is better?+
Unacademy App is the closest match to Duolingo App in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Duolingo App alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in learning & exam prep apps or a category Duolingo App also covers, and Duolingo's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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