Cláudia
Who is Cláudia for? Adults (18+) who speak Portuguese, mostly in Brazil, and want to practice speaking English, Spanish, French, Italian or German.
Not for: people who don't read Portuguese (the app interface is in Portuguese), people who want to learn Portuguese, and people who need a certificate.
The facts about Duolingo were checked on Duolingo’s official App Store page (United States), on its official website and on its official blog on October 20, 2026. Links are under “Sources”. If something has changed, the official page is right and this page is wrong.
Side by side
| Cláudia | Duolingo | |
|---|---|---|
| Main format | Voice conversation with an AI tutor that corrects you right away | “quick, bite-sized lessons” and “Game-like language lessons” (App Store) |
| Voice conversation | The core of the app, on the annual, monthly and weekly plans | Video Call with the character Lily, “available to Duolingo Max subscribers” (official blog) |
| Languages for voice conversation | English, Spanish, French, Italian and German | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese, plus Japanese and Korean on iOS, according to the official blog (post from September 2024) |
| Free version | Free account with text practice; voice and the daily lesson need a plan | “Every course is free.” (App Store), with paid subscriptions on top |
| Where it runs | Phone and computer browser; can be added to the home screen, not in app stores | App for iPhone, iPad and Android, and also in the browser (duolingo.com) |
| Price | Annual R$ 99.90, monthly R$ 39.90, weekly R$ 9.90, in Brazilian reais | See the app store or the official site |
Where Duolingo is stronger
- Habit and vocabulary. Short, game-like lessons help keep a routine and learn new words.
- Starting without paying. The courses are free, according to the app page.
- Range of languages. The App Store page says “40+ languages”.
- It is in the app stores and also runs in the browser. Cláudia runs in the browser and is not in the stores.
- It does not require Portuguese. Cláudia’s app and explanations are in Portuguese, so it only serves people who speak it.
Where Cláudia is stronger
- Spoken conversation is the core, not an extra. Every paid Cláudia plan comes with voice conversation.
- You choose how much Portuguese she uses during the conversation: a little help from Portuguese, or all in the language you are practicing.
- Her mood. Calm, direct or strict, the strict one with swearing, for adults 18+ only (see About Cláudia).
- Everyday situations in English where she plays the other person, and your own situation when the one you need is not on the list.
Can I use both?
Yes, and they fit together: Duolingo for vocabulary and routine, Cláudia for putting it all into speech, talking out loud with correction. It is common to study a language for years and freeze when it is time to speak; that is the part Cláudia works on.
Sources
- Duolingo on the App Store (United States), “Duolingo: Learn Languages”: apps.apple.com. Checked on October 20, 2026.
- Duolingo on Google Play: play.google.com. Checked on October 20, 2026.
- Duolingo official website, which runs in the browser: duolingo.com. Checked on October 20, 2026.
- Duolingo official blog, “Video Call” (September 24, 2024): blog.duolingo.com. Checked on October 20, 2026.
