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View detailsDuolingo Max is the premium tier of Duolingo, the world's most popular language-learning app, and it adds an AI tutor powered by GPT-4. The headline feature is Explain My Answer, which tells you in plain language why your answer was right or wrong. The other is Roleplay, where you practise a real conversation with an AI character, such as ordering coffee or asking for directions, and get feedback on what you said.
Key Features
- Explain My Answer tutor powered by GPT-4
- Roleplay conversations with AI characters
- Unlimited hearts and no ads, like Super
- Personalised practice based on your mistakes
- Offline lessons and progress tracking
- Covers 40+ languages with game-like lessons
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Core lessons with ads and limited hearts; no AI tutor. |
| Super | ~$12.99/mo | Unlimited hearts, no ads, offline lessons; about $84 per year. |
| Max | ~$29.99/mo | Everything in Super plus the GPT-4 AI tutor; about $168 per year. May be sunset — check availability. |
| Max Family | ~$240/yr | Max for up to six family members; about $240 per year. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: language learners who want a personal AI tutor inside Duolingo.
Popular with: Students, Teachers, Writers
Popular with: Students, Teachers, Writers
How it works
The rest of Duolingo is the same game-like experience millions of people know: short daily lessons, streaks, leagues, and bite-sized exercises in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Max sits on top of everything Super offers, including unlimited hearts, no ads, and offline lessons, and adds the AI tutor for learners who want to understand their mistakes instead of just repeating them.
Max costs around $29.99 per month, or about $168 per year, with a family plan near $240 per year. One honest warning: in August 2026 Duolingo's CEO said the company may actually sunset Max, and it stopped appearing as a new subscription option on some accounts in September 2026. Check whether Max is still available in your country before paying, and consider Super at around $12.99 per month if the AI tutor is not essential.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- AI tutor explains mistakes in plain language
- Roleplay makes speaking practice feel real
- Huge language library with a proven daily habit loop
- Family plan covers six people
✗ Cons
- Max costs about twice as much as Super
- Duolingo has hinted it may sunset Max, so its future is uncertain
- AI features are limited to certain languages and lessons
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026