Duolingo's Three Subscription Tiers and Their Monthly Prices

Duolingo offers three paid subscription options: Duolingo Plus, Super Duolingo, and Family Plan. Duolingo Plus costs $6.99 per month when paid monthly, or $79.99 per year. Super Duolingo, the higher tier, costs $12.99 per month when paid monthly, or $119.99 per year. The Family Plan, which covers up to six household members, costs $119.99 per year total — roughly $20 per person annually if split evenly among six users.

Duolingo also offers a free version with no subscription required. The free tier includes access to all languages and lessons but includes advertisements and has daily limits on how many lessons you can complete without waiting.

Prices listed here are current as of 2024, but Duolingo changes pricing periodically and may offer promotional rates during sign-up. The company sometimes discounts annual plans or offers limited-time deals for new users.

Key Takeaways

  • Duolingo Plus removes ads and allows unlimited daily lessons for $6.99 monthly or $79.99 yearly.
  • Super Duolingo adds features like offline lesson downloads, progress quizzes, and priority customer support for $12.99 monthly or $119.99 yearly.
  • The Family Plan covers up to six people for $119.99 per year, making it the lowest per-person cost if you have multiple household members using Duolingo.
  • The free version includes all languages but shows ads and limits how many lessons you can do each day without waiting.

What Duolingo Plus Includes

Duolingo Plus removes advertisements from the app and allows you to complete unlimited lessons each day. Without a subscription, the free version limits you to a certain number of lessons per day before requiring you to wait or watch an ad to continue.

Plus also includes offline lesson downloads, so you can read lessons to your phone and complete them without an internet connection. You get a streak freeze once per month, which prevents your daily streak counter from resetting if you miss a day.

Plus subscribers also receive a monthly bonus of 30 Lingots, Duolingo's in-app currency, which can be used to purchase cosmetic items or unlock certain features within the app.

What Super Duolingo Includes

Super Duolingo includes everything in Plus — no ads, unlimited lessons, offline downloads, and monthly Lingots — plus additional features. Super subscribers get access to progress quizzes, which are longer assessments that test your knowledge across multiple lessons at once. These quizzes can help you move faster through the course if you pass them.

Super Duolingo also includes priority customer support, meaning your messages to Duolingo's support team are answered before those from free or Plus users. You receive a monthly bonus of 60 Lingots instead of 30, and you get three streak freezes per month instead of one.

Super subscribers can also participate in special events and challenges within the app that are not available to free or Plus users, and they receive early access to new features Duolingo tests.

How the Family Plan Works

The Family Plan costs $119.99 per year and covers up to six people in your household. Each person gets their own account and their own learning progress, but the subscription is shared under one payment method and one family organizer account.

All family members receive Super Duolingo benefits — no ads, unlimited lessons, offline downloads, progress quizzes, priority support, and the higher monthly Lingot bonus. The family organizer (the person who sets up the plan) manages the subscription and can add or remove members.

If you have multiple people in your household using Duolingo, the Family Plan is the most cost-effective option. At $119.99 per year for six people, the cost per person is roughly $20 annually, compared to $79.99 per year for an individual Plus subscription or $119.99 per year for an individual Super subscription.

Annual Plans Versus Monthly Payments

Duolingo charges less per month if you pay for a full year upfront rather than paying month to month. Duolingo Plus costs $6.99 per month on a monthly plan but $79.99 per year on an annual plan — about $6.67 per month if divided across twelve months. Super Duolingo costs $12.99 monthly or $119.99 annually, which works out to roughly $10 per month on the annual plan.

The annual plan saves you money if you plan to use Duolingo for the full year, but it requires paying the entire amount upfront. If you are unsure whether you will continue using Duolingo after a few months, the monthly plan lets you cancel without losing money on unused months.

Promotional Pricing and Discounts

Duolingo frequently offers discounted rates to new users during their first sign-up. These promotions vary — sometimes the first month is discounted, sometimes the first year is offered at a reduced price. The discount typically appears when you first open the app or visit Duolingo's website.

Duolingo also runs seasonal promotions, particularly around New Year's and back-to-school periods, when annual plans may be discounted. If you are considering a subscription, checking the app or website directly will show you any current offers available in your region.

Prices and promotions vary by country and region. Users in different countries may see different subscription costs based on local currency and market conditions.

Free Version Limitations

The free version of Duolingo includes access to all languages and all lessons, but it includes advertisements between lessons and within the app. Free users also face a daily lesson limit — after completing a certain number of lessons, you must wait 24 hours or watch an advertisement to continue.

Free users do not receive offline downloads, so you must have an internet connection to use the app. Streak freezes, which prevent your daily streak from resetting if you miss a day, are not available to free users unless purchased with Lingots earned through lessons.

The free version is fully functional for learning a language; the paid tiers remove friction and add features rather than unlocking core content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my Duolingo subscription anytime?

Yes. You can cancel a monthly subscription at any time, and it will stop renewing after your current billing period ends. Annual subscriptions can also be cancelled, though refunds for unused time depend on Duolingo's refund policy at the time of cancellation. Check your account settings or contact Duolingo support for details on your specific subscription.

Does Duolingo offer a free trial for paid plans?

Duolingo sometimes offers a free trial period for new users, typically lasting a few days to a week, but this varies by region and changes over time. The best way to learn about a trial is available is to open the app or visit Duolingo's website, where any current trial offer will be displayed during sign-up.

Can I share a Duolingo subscription with someone outside my household?

The Family Plan is designed for household members only. Sharing a subscription with someone who does not live with you may violate Duolingo's terms of service. If you want multiple people to have subscriptions, each person should purchase their own, or you can use the Family Plan if they are in your household.

What happens to my progress if I cancel my subscription?

Your learning progress and account remain intact after cancellation. You will revert to the free version with its limitations — ads and daily lesson limits return — but your lessons completed, streak, and other account data stay saved. You can resubscribe at any time and pick up where you left off.

Is there a student discount for Duolingo?

Duolingo does not currently offer a dedicated student discount. However, the company occasionally runs promotions that may be available to all users, including students. Check the app or website for any current offers, or contact Duolingo support to ask about discounts in your region.