The Duolingo alternative for any subject.
Breni works like Duolingo: short lessons, daily streaks and weekly leagues. The difference is what you learn. Type any topic, or add your own notes or a video.
Breni and Duolingo, compared.
Both make learning a daily habit. Here is where they differ.
| Feature | Duolingo | Breni |
|---|---|---|
| What you can learn | Languages, plus math, music and chess | Any topic you type |
| Your own material | No, only its own courses | PDFs, web pages and YouTube videos |
| Lesson length | A few minutes | About three minutes |
| Daily streaks | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly leagues | Yes | Yes |
| Mistakes come back | Yes | Yes, until they stick |
| Speaking practice | Yes | No |
| Price | Free with ads, or a paid plan | Subscription with a free trial |
| Devices | iPhone, Android and web | iPhone, Android and web |
Which should you pick?
You can use both: Duolingo for a language, Breni for everything else.
Pick Duolingo if
- You want to learn a language and practise speaking it
- You want a free version and do not mind ads
Pick Breni if
- You want to learn coding, history, finance, AI or anything else
- You want to learn from your own notes, a PDF or a video
- You want to choose exactly what each course covers
Questions people ask
Straight answers, in plain words.
What is the best Duolingo alternative for subjects other than languages?
Breni is a Duolingo alternative for any subject. It uses the same habit-building ideas, such as short lessons, daily streaks and weekly leagues, but you choose what to learn: type any topic, or add a PDF, a web page or a YouTube video.
Is there a Duolingo for coding?
Yes. Breni works like Duolingo for coding. Type a topic such as Python for beginners or how websites work, and Breni builds a course of three-minute lessons that feel like a game and ask you to try each idea yourself.
Is there a Duolingo for math, history or finance?
Duolingo has its own math course. For history, finance, investing, science, AI or a specific math topic, Breni turns whatever you type into a course of short, game-like lessons with streaks and leagues.
Can I turn my own notes into Duolingo-style lessons?
Yes, with Breni. Add a PDF of your notes, a web page or a YouTube video, and Breni turns it into short lessons and quizzes. Duolingo only teaches its own courses.
Can Breni replace Duolingo for learning a language?
Breni can teach a language, for example Spanish for ordering at a café, but Duolingo has more speaking practice. If speaking a language matters most, Duolingo is the better pick. For every other subject, Breni is.
Is Breni free like Duolingo?
No. Duolingo has a free version with ads. Breni is a subscription, and it starts with a free trial.
Does Breni have streaks and leagues like Duolingo?
Yes. Breni has daily streaks and weekly leagues, and you can send a friend a quick round to beat your score. Your friend can play it in a web browser without an account.
What do you want to learn next?
Your first lesson is ready in about 20 seconds.
