Comparison
4ToSpeak vs Duolingo
Game-style lessons built around streaks. Here is how it compares with 4ToSpeak on speaking, structure and cost, and who each one suits.
- Free forever plan
- No card needed
- 77 languages
Updated · by the 4ToSpeak team
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Step 4Estoy cansado.
I am tired.
- Order
- Translate
- Listen
- Speak
Say it out loud. Green landed, yellow was close.
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| Topic | Duolingo | 4ToSpeak |
|---|---|---|
| Main exercise style | Short game-style exercises: tap, match, type | Four-step loop on every sentence, ending in speaking |
| Speaking | Some speaking prompts among many exercises | Every sentence ends with you saying it aloud |
| Word order | Practised through sentence-building exercises | Practised in both directions on every sentence |
| Feedback on speech | Pass or fail on a prompt | Word by word: said right, close or missed |
| Best for | Building a daily habit and broad exposure | Getting sentences out of your mouth |
Duolingo: strengths and weaknesses
Duolingo is good at
- Playful, habit-forming daily lessons.
- A real free tier.
- Many languages and plenty of variety.
Duolingo is weaker at
- Mostly tapping and typing, with limited speaking.
- Sentences can feel disconnected from real conversation.
- Progress can slow at intermediate level.
4ToSpeak is good at
- Every sentence ends with you saying it, so speaking is a large share of each session.
- Word-by-word speech feedback shows what to fix.
- A free plan with no card and no time limit.
- Lots of languages, including smaller ones many apps skip.
4ToSpeak is weaker at
- The iOS app is still in beta and there is no Android app yet; it also runs in the browser.
- Light on long grammar explanations.
- Not a replacement for live conversation with people.
Best for: Duolingo is best for building a daily habit and getting broad early exposure. 4ToSpeak is best for learners who can recognise words but freeze when they have to speak, and anyone who wants daily speaking reps.
Cost: Duolingo: Free with limits; paid tier removes limits and adds extras. 4ToSpeak: Free plan with no card; paid plans add more daily energy and extras.
Choose Duolingo if
- You want a playful daily habit with a lot of variety.
- You enjoy streaks, leagues and quick wins.
Choose 4ToSpeak if
- You can recognise words but freeze when you have to speak.
- You want every minute to include real speaking.
Using them together
Many learners use Duolingo for variety and light daily exposure, and 4ToSpeak for focused speaking practice on the sentences they need.
Duolingo is a trademark of its owner and is not affiliated with 4ToSpeak. This comparison describes general, publicly known traits and features can change, so check their site for the latest. See also 4ToSpeak vs flashcard apps.
Is 4ToSpeak better than Duolingo?
They do different jobs. Duolingo: you want a playful daily habit with a lot of variety. 4ToSpeak: you can recognise words but freeze when you have to speak. Choose by what you want to improve.
Can I use Duolingo and 4ToSpeak together?
Many learners use Duolingo for variety and light daily exposure, and 4ToSpeak for focused speaking practice on the sentences they need.
Is 4ToSpeak free like Duolingo's free tier?
4ToSpeak has a Free plan with no card and no time limit. It gives about 3 to 4 lessons a day. Paid plans add more daily energy and extras.
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