Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 155 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | audio-based lessons focused on verbal conversation and listening | audio-based lessons focused on verbal conversation and listening | 94% |
| 2 | structured curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, and practical scenarios | structured curriculum covering grammar, vocabulary, and practical scenarios | 92% |
| 3 | casual habit-building and gamified vocabulary practice for beginners | casual habit-building and gamified vocabulary practice for beginners | 55% |
| 4 | structured lessons combined with community feedback from native speakers | structured lessons combined with community feedback from native speakers | 48% |
| 5 | live human tutoring sessions to practice real-time conversation | live human tutoring sessions to practice real-time conversation | 25% |
| 6 | intermediate and advanced reading practice using customized authentic content | intermediate and advanced reading practice using customized authentic content | 25% |
| 7 | immersion-style learning that associates imagery directly with spoken words | immersion-style learning that associates imagery directly with spoken words | 24% |
| 8 | one-on-one human tutor sessions paired with core apps | one-on-one human tutor sessions paired with core apps | 19% |
| 9 | spaced repetition flashcards and video clips of native speakers | spaced repetition flashcards and video clips of native speakers | 15% |
| 10 | in-depth grammar explanations and comprehensive advanced study | in-depth grammar explanations and comprehensive advanced study | 11% |
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 6% |
Week of Aug 24–30 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Busuu, 74% on ChatGPT Search and 21% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pimsleur | 96% | 92% | |
| Babbel | 100% | 84% | |
| Duolingo | 71% | 39% | |
| Busuu | 74% | 21% | |
| iTalki | 16% | 35% | |
| LingQ | 5% | 47% | |
| Rosetta Stone | 33% | 15% | |
| Preply | 14% | 25% | |
| Memrise | 21% | 9% | |
| Rocket Languages | 1% | 21% |
35% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. nytimes.com, youtube.com, reddit.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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