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Duolingo
Language learning that turned AI into a feature, not a threat.
NOT REALLY
why this verdict
Keep paying — OpenAI has not replaced it
OpenAI's version overlaps, but does not finish the education job, so this one still earns its $7/mo.
- A named launch, not a vibe named, unlinked
- ChatGPT as a free conversation tutor. OpenAI, March 14, 2023 — no announcement link recorded yet.
- How much of the job it covers not the job editorial call
- Parts of it. The job still needs the tool to get finished.
- Is there a free way to do it? yes
- 3 of 3 listed replacements have a usable free tier: ChatGPT, Busuu and Anki.
- What the call is worth $84/yr
- $7/mo at the entry paid tier — $84 a year per seat.
Reason composed from the fields above missing: announcement linked recorded: free replacement listed recorded: two or more escape hatches
- Threatened by
- OpenAI
- Since
- March 14, 2023
- List price
- $7/mo
- Per year
- $84
The backstory
A chatbot is arguably a better conversation partner, but Duolingo survived on gamification, streaks, and habit — the thing that actually makes people show up. It shipped GPT-4-powered Duolingo Max rather than fighting it.
Escape hatches
C 
ChatGPT Free conversational language practice
chatgpt.com open_in_new B 
Busuu Structured language courses, free tier
busuu.com open_in_new A 
Anki Free spaced-repetition vocabulary drilling
apps.ankiweb.net open_in_new3 of 3 replacements have a usable free tier.