Duolingo Family Plan pricing and what you get

Duolingo Family Plan costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year, and covers up to six family members on one account. Each person gets their own login and progress tracking, ad-free lessons, unlimited hearts (the system that lets you make mistakes without losing a turn), and access to all languages Duolingo offers. You set it up through the main Duolingo app or website, and anyone on the plan can use it on phones, tablets, or computers.

The yearly plan saves you about $40 compared to paying monthly, which works out to roughly $6.67 per person per month if all six spots are filled. If you have fewer family members, the per-person cost goes up, but the total monthly bill stays the same either way.

Key Takeaways

  • Duolingo Family Plan is $9.99 monthly or $79.99 yearly and covers up to six people with separate accounts and progress.
  • Each family member gets ad-free lessons, unlimited hearts, and access to all 40+ languages without additional cost.
  • You need a Duolingo account to start the plan, and you manage it from the account settings in the app or website.
  • The plan does not include Duolingo Max (the AI-powered features), which costs extra even for family plan members who want it.

How to set up a family plan

Start by opening the Duolingo app or going to duolingo.com and signing into your account. Tap or click the profile icon in the bottom right corner, then select Settings. Look for the option labeled "Family" or "Family Plan" — the exact wording depends on whether you're on mobile or desktop, but it's always in the main settings menu.

Once you're in the Family section, you'll see a button to create or start a family plan. You'll be asked to confirm your payment method and billing cycle (monthly or yearly). After that, Duolingo generates a family code — a short string of letters and numbers that other family members use to join. Share this code with anyone you want on the plan. They enter it in their own Duolingo account settings under Family, and they're added immediately. No one needs to create a new account; they use their existing one.

The person who creates the plan is the manager and handles billing. Other family members can see each other's progress and streaks if they want to, but they can't change payment settings or remove people from the plan — only the manager can do that.

What's included and what costs extra

The Family Plan includes everything in Duolingo Plus (the standard paid tier): no ads, unlimited hearts, and access to all languages and lessons. It does not include Duolingo Max, which is a separate subscription that adds AI-powered features like explanations for why answers are wrong and a chatbot for conversation practice.

If someone on your family plan wants Max, they pay an additional $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year on top of the family plan cost. Max is a per-person add-on, so only the people who want it need to pay for it. The rest of the family keeps the standard Family Plan features.

Duolingo also offers a free tier with ads and limited hearts, but once you're on a Family Plan, that option disappears for everyone on the plan — you get the paid features automatically.

Comparing Family Plan to individual subscriptions

If each of your six family members bought their own Duolingo Plus subscription at $9.99 per month, the total would be $59.94 monthly or $719.88 yearly. The Family Plan at $79.99 yearly costs significantly less and gives everyone the same features. Even with just two people, the yearly family plan ($79.99) is cheaper than two individual yearly subscriptions ($119.98 each).

The free version of Duolingo works indefinitely, but it includes ads and limits how many mistakes you can make per day before you have to wait or pay. The Family Plan removes both of those restrictions for everyone on it. If you're a household where multiple people use Duolingo regularly, the Family Plan almost always makes financial sense.

Managing and changing your family plan

The plan manager can add or remove family members at any time through the Family settings. When you remove someone, they lose access to the paid features immediately and drop back to the free version. Adding someone is instant — they just need the family code and their own Duolingo account.

You can switch between monthly and yearly billing whenever you want. If you're on monthly and want to switch to yearly, you'll be charged the yearly rate right away and your next monthly charge won't happen. If you switch from yearly to monthly, the change takes effect after your current year ends.

If you cancel the Family Plan, everyone on it loses the paid features and returns to the free version. Their progress and streaks stay intact — they just can't use the ad-free lessons or unlimited hearts anymore. You can restart the plan later if you change your mind.

Payment and billing details

Duolingo charges the plan manager's payment method on the same day each month (for monthly plans) or each year (for yearly plans). You can update your payment method in account settings at any time. If a payment fails, Duolingo usually sends a reminder and tries again a few days later.

Refunds depend on how long you've had the plan. If you cancel within a few days of starting, you may be able to get a refund. After that, Duolingo treats it like most subscriptions — cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period, and you don't get money back for time already paid. Check your account settings or contact Duolingo support for specifics about your situation.

The Family Plan is available in most countries where Duolingo operates, but pricing may vary by region. If you're outside the United States, check your local Duolingo app to see the price in your currency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can family members be in different countries?

Yes. Family members can be anywhere in the world and use the plan on any device. Duolingo doesn't restrict access by location, so you can have people on the same family plan across different continents. They all get the same features regardless of where they are.

What happens if someone on the family plan buys Duolingo Max?

They pay the Max subscription fee ($9.99 monthly or $99.99 yearly) in addition to the family plan cost. The family plan continues as normal for everyone, and only that person gets the Max features. Other family members keep the standard paid features without paying extra.

Can I use a family plan code more than once?

Yes. The same family code works for all six family members. Each person enters it in their own account settings, and they're all added to the same plan. You don't need a new code for each person.

Does the family plan work on all devices?

Yes. Anyone on the family plan can use it on phones, tablets, and computers. They just log into their Duolingo account on any device, and the paid features are available everywhere. Progress syncs across all devices automatically.

What if I want to leave a family plan but keep my progress?

The plan manager removes you, and your account stays active with all your progress intact. You'll drop back to the free version with ads and limited hearts, but your streaks, lessons completed, and all other data remain. You can rejoin a family plan later if you want.