Duolingo, Inc. operates in the technology sector within the digital education industry. Founded in 2011, the company develops a gamified learning platform focused primarily on language education, with expanding offerings in other academic subjects.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Duolingo serves a global user base through mobile and web platforms. Its model integrates artificial intelligence, adaptive learning systems, and game mechanics to increase engagement and retention.
Its core offerings include:
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Duolingo App, featuring free access with a premium subscription tier (Super Duolingo).
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Duolingo English Test (DET), an online English proficiency exam accepted by universities and institutions.
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Duolingo for Schools, a classroom monitoring platform for educators.
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Expansion into math and literacy learning products.
The company operates under a freemium model, generating revenue through subscriptions, advertising, testing fees, and partnerships. Performance is influenced by user growth, subscription conversion rates, digital advertising trends, app store visibility, and broader demand for online education.
Duolingo shares trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker DUOL.
History and Development
Duolingo was founded by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker with the mission of expanding access to education through technology. The platform officially launched in 2012 and rapidly became one of the most downloaded education apps globally.
The company differentiated itself by combining short-form lessons with gamification elements such as streaks, levels, and virtual rewards.
It completed its IPO in 2021, gaining broader access to capital markets. In recent years, Duolingo has expanded beyond language learning into additional educational categories and integrated more advanced AI-driven personalization features to enhance user engagement.
Today, Duolingo operates as a global edtech platform focused on scalable, technology-driven learning solutions.
Additional Information
The Company Duolingo Inc (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 4.51 Billions, having an equity of $ 1.35 Billion.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 1.04 Billion, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 414.05 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 10.89, a P/BV ratio of 3.35 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker DUOL.