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Language Learning Apps

Duolingo dominates with 50M+ DAUs. Hard to compete without billion-dollar marketing budget.

📊 Evidence

  • Duolingo IPO at $6B
  • Babbel with 10M users
  • EF acquiring competitors
  • Gamification is table stakes

⚠️ Risks

  • Duolingo has brand awareness
  • App efficacy questioned
  • Competition with human tutors
  • High churn after trial

💡 Opportunities

  • Underserved languages
  • Business English B2B
  • Test prep (IELTS, TOEFL)
  • AI conversation practice

Verdict

Dominated by incumbents. Language niches or B2B might work.

75 of 100

Saturation Score

High saturation. Proceed with caution.

Trend → Stable
Category EdTech & Educação

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