Learners who want lessons plus native-speaker corrections get basic access free, with Premium from £6.99 a month.
Kenning's take
What it does
A language course app with short expert-written lessons, video clips of native speakers and checkpoint quizzes. Learners can send exercises to a community of native speakers for feedback and use AI-powered grammar training, across 14 languages.
- complete courses in 14 languages
- feedback on exercises from native speakers
- AI-powered grammar training
- video bites featuring native speakers
- checkpoint quizzes to track progress
Who it suits. Learners who want structured lessons plus corrections from real native speakers.
Key facts
- Category
- Study, homework & learning
- Made by
- Busuu Limited (part of Chegg since January 2022)
- Based in
- United Kingdom
- Launched
- 2008
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Free basic access; Premium and Premium Plus are paid
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | £6.99 | month |
| Monthly Subscription | £9.99 | month |
| Annual Subscription | £34.99 | year |
| 12 Months Premium | £98.99 | year |
| 12 Months Premium Plus | £130.99 | year |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- All Language Resources 2024-11-08
FAQ
Is Busuu free?
It has free basic access. Premium on the UK App Store starts at £6.99 a month, with yearly and Premium Plus plans.
Who owns Busuu?
Busuu Limited, a London-based company that became part of Chegg in January 2022. Busuu launched in 2008.
How many languages does Busuu teach?
14, including English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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