Busuu review
Structured language lessons with feedback from real people
- Busuu Limited
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
4.7 from 101.5K App Store ratings 50M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #9?
Is Busuu worth it?
For most people, yes. Busuu scores 8.1/10 and ranks #9 in Learning. It's best for learners who want structured, level-based courses with real feedback. Skip it if you want a free, game-like app or a less common language. Price: Free lessons with ads; Premium and Premium Plus are priced by region and plan length.
The verdict
Busuu feels more like a real course than a game. Lessons follow clear levels from beginner up to advanced, and fluent speakers in the Busuu community can check your writing and speaking. A Study Plan fits lessons around your week, Smart Review gathers the words and grammar you've learned for practice, and Premium Plus adds AI conversation practice. It covers 14 languages. The free plan is limited and shows ads, and prices vary a lot.
- Courses from beginner to advanced
- Feedback from fluent speakers
- Personal Study Plan
- Smart Review
- AI Conversations
- Busuu certificates
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026The latest Android update highlights a Study Plan built around your free time
- Oct 2025Mistake Repair turns your grammar mistakes into practice, starting on iOS
Privacy 6.4/10
App Store label: identifiers and usage data may be used to track you; purchases, rough location, contact info, recordings and other content can be linked to you. Google Play says no data is shared.
What we like
- Structured lessons that explain the grammar
- Real people check your writing and speaking
- Courses go all the way up to advanced levels
What could be better
- The free plan is limited and shows ads
- The best speaking tools need Premium Plus
- Only 14 languages
Learners who want structured, level-based courses with real feedback
you want a free, game-like app or a less common language
Questions about Busuu
Is Busuu worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Busuu scores 8.1/10 and ranks #9 in Learning. It's best for learners who want structured, level-based courses with real feedback. Skip it if you want a free, game-like app or a less common language. Price: Free lessons with ads; Premium and Premium Plus are priced by region and plan length.
Is Busuu free?
Yes, you can learn for free with limits and ads. Premium and Premium Plus unlock everything, and Busuu sets prices by region and plan length, so check the app for yours.
Busuu vs Duolingo: which is better?
Busuu is better for structured grammar and feedback from real people. Duolingo is more game-like and offers far more languages for free.
What are the best alternatives to Busuu?
The closest alternatives are Duolingo, Babbel and Memrise. See all of them ranked on our Busuu alternatives page.
Where does Busuu rank?
Busuu ranks #9 of 12 in our Learning ranking, with an overall score of 8.1 out of 10.