Duolingo has drawn attention again with a new wave of content and updates focused on learning German, fueling the debate over language apps. Babbel is pushing back with an active magazine and product pages that position the company as one of the most visible names for learning German in Germany. Busuu shows, with current press work and ongoing offers, that the platform is still heavily used in the country.
Lingoda is also back in the spotlight with press content and educational offerings, keeping its brand presence stable in 2026. Preply benefits from the fact that users in Germany are actively searching for one-on-one tutoring, and therefore appears in current search interest. italki is treated in comparisons as a marketplace for teachers, while Rosetta Stone and Memrise remain references in discussions about alternatives. Mango Languages and Mondly round out the field, which is clearly divided between app-based learning, live lessons, and educational offerings for institutions.
The situation makes clear that the language-learning business in Germany is being reorganized between playful apps and personal one-on-one tutoring. Those who want to learn a language currently have a particularly large selection, and providers compete primarily on content, prices, and closeness to learners.
Today's Ranking
| # | Name | Score | 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Babbel | 92.3 | +0.1% |
| 2 | D | Duolingo | 89.8 | -6.4% |
| 3 | B | Busuu | 87.6 | -0.9% |
| 4 | L | Lingoda | 84.9 | +0.2% |
| 5 | M | Mondly | 82.1 | +33.1% |
| 6 | P | Preply | 80.3 | +2.7% |
| 7 | M | Memrise | 79.4 | +14.9% |
| 8 | P | Promova | 76.8 | +0% |
| 9 | R | Rosetta Stone | 74.2 | -3% |
| 10 | L | LingoDeer | 71.5 | +0% |