Side by side
| AILE | Duolingo | |
|---|---|---|
| What it teaches | Using AI: prompting, picking the right tool, spotting AI mistakes and staying safe online, then 49 AI tools by doingSource: What it teaches, AILE | Languages (its App Store listing says 40+), plus chess, math and musicSource: What it teaches, Duolingo |
| A course on using AI | Yes: 30 free courses on the basics, then 49 AI tool modulesSource: A course on using AI, AILE | None named: its App Store listing describes courses in languages, chess, math and musicSource: A course on using AI, Duolingo |
| Format | App with five-minute lessons on real tasks, plus Spark, an AI tutor in every lessonSource: Format, AILE | Bite-sized lessons, gamified features and characters, in an appSource: Format, Duolingo |
| Streaks | Streaks with earned freezes and a 48-hour, no-shame repairSource: Streaks, AILE | A lesson in any subject you complete counts toward your streakSource: Streaks, Duolingo |
| Price | The Foundations tier is free (30 courses); going deeper on 49 AI tools and the AILE Credential is AILE Pro, a subscriptionSource: Price, AILE | Its App Store listing says every course is free; Super Duolingo is a paid plan with no ads and perks such as Unlimited Energy and Monthly Streak RepairSource: Price, Duolingo |
| AI inside the app | Spark, an AI tutor inside every lesson, gives hints and answers your questions in a chatSource: AI inside the app, AILE | Its Max announcement describes a subscription tier above Super Duolingo with AI features including Video Call and RoleplaySource: AI inside the app, Duolingo |
Pick Duolingo if
- You want to learn a language, chess, math or music.
- You want a free app: its App Store listing says every course is free.
- You want an AI conversation partner for a language: its Max announcement describes Video Call and Roleplay.
Pick AILE if
- You want to learn to use AI, which the Duolingo listing we checked names no course for.
- You like short daily lessons and want them for AI skills.
- You want a tutor inside each lesson to answer questions about what you are learning.
Still choosing? See all the apps and courses side by side.
Questions people ask
Does Duolingo teach AI?
Not as a subject: its App Store listing describes courses in languages, chess, math and music and names no AI course. Duolingo has described AI features in a paid tier: its Max announcement describes a subscription tier with AI features including Video Call and Roleplay.
Is AILE like Duolingo?
In format, partly: both use short lessons and streaks. In subject, no: AILE teaches people to use AI tools well, and Duolingo teaches languages, chess, math and music. AILE is not affiliated with Duolingo.
Is Duolingo free?
Its App Store listing says every course is free. Super Duolingo is a paid plan with no ads and perks such as Unlimited Energy and Monthly Streak Repair.
Can I use both?
Yes. They teach different things, so a language streak and an AI streak do not compete; five minutes on each fits in a coffee break.
Other facts we checked
- Five minutes a day. Source
Duolingo is a name used by Duolingo, Inc. AILE is not affiliated with or endorsed by Duolingo. We checked every fact against the sources linked above; the oldest check was on October 14, 2026.