EN Is Duolingo free, and how much do Super and Max cost?
Lowest offer in our comparison
- Super Duolingo12 months · 24.79 €on etsy.com All offers
Direct from the provider · cost for 12 months
- Super Duolingo monthly · 12 × 23.49 A$281.88 A$
- Super Duolingo annual plan149.99 A$
Subscription Land · 2026-10-12 · All plans ↓
Yes, Duolingo can be used for free; Super and Max are paid plans with extra features.
As of 12 October 2026. Duolingo's basic version is free. Super Duolingo and Max charge for additional features; the actual price depends on your country, purchase channel, plan and the offer shown to you. A monthly figure on a yearly plan may simply be an average: what matters is the total amount actually charged.
What is free on Duolingo, and what costs extra?
| Plan | Term | Price | Cost for 12 months | Billing / scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo Free | free | 0 AUD | 0 AUD | free |
| Super Duolingo | 1 month | 23.49 AUD | 281.88 AUD12 × 23.49 AUD | monthly payment; one person |
| Super Duolingo | 12 months | 149.99 AUD | 149.99 AUD | yearly payment; one person |
| Super Duolingo Family | 12 months | 174.99 AUD | 174.99 AUD | yearly payment; total for up to 6 accounts |
| Duolingo Max | 1 month | 46.99 AUD | 563.88 AUD12 × 46.99 AUD | monthly payment; one person |
| Duolingo Max | 12 months | 263.49 AUD | 263.49 AUD | yearly payment; one person |
| Duolingo Max Family | 12 months | 375.99 AUD | 375.99 AUD | yearly payment; total for up to 6 accounts |
For monthly plans, the cost for 12 months adds up twelve monthly payments; you are charged monthly. Yearly prices are paid for twelve months at once.
Country-specific provider prices from Subscription Land, an independent comparison that separates monthly and yearly plans. Yearly totals are paid for twelve months together. Family prices cover up to six separate accounts. Promotions, web and in-app offers can differ.
Source: Subscription Land · Research methodology · Price checked: 2026-10-12. Web and App Store prices can differ. The amount shown at checkout applies to the specific offer.
How to compare monthly and yearly costs
- Open the offer in your own account and check the currency.
- Read the total amount and billing period. A yearly price divided by twelve does not mean you can cancel the plan every month.
- Compare the yearly amount with twelve monthly payments. Consider whether you need the plan for a whole year.
- Check the price after a discount or trial and the next billing date.
- Compare offers with the same features, number of people and actual term.
The table separates monthly and yearly plans for your selected country: Super, Max and family plans. Yearly prices are totals for twelve months, paid yearly. The country-specific provider prices come from the independent comparison Subscription Land; the source and check date are shown beside the table.
Is Duolingo really free?
Yes. The basic version is free to use. Super and Max are additional paid plans; you do not need a subscription to use the free version.
Why does a yearly plan show a monthly price?
It may be the yearly total divided by twelve. Check the total amount charged and whether billing is monthly or yearly.
How many people can use Duolingo Family?
Up to six people in total: the manager and up to five invited people. Each person uses a separate account.