What each tool does
Khanmigo is an AI assistant from Khan Academy, a nonprofit education organisation. For teachers, it helps save preparation time and handle routine tasks. For students, it offers personalised tutoring and homework help, plus a writing tool for practice. Teachers can sign up free, and it focuses on keeping student data private.
Duolingo is a popular language learning app built around short, game-like lessons that make daily practice easy. Duolingo Max is its premium tier, adding AI-powered features that help learners practise and understand their mistakes. The core app is free, with Max as a paid upgrade.
Key differences
- Subject: Khanmigo covers school learning and writing; Duolingo Max is for learning languages.
- Format: Khanmigo works as a conversational tutor; Duolingo uses bite-sized, game-style lessons.
- Audience: Khanmigo serves teachers, students and schools; Duolingo Max suits beginners and casual language learners.
- Teachers: Khanmigo includes lesson-preparation help.
- Pricing: Both let you start free; the AI features in Duolingo sit in the paid Max tier. Check the pricing page for current plans.
Which should you choose?
Choose Khanmigo if your focus is homework, schoolwork or writing, or you are a teacher who wants help with planning in a privacy-conscious tool.
Choose Duolingo Max if you want to build a daily language habit and are happy to pay for AI features on top of the free app. Beginners can start on the free core app and decide later whether Max is worth it.
Can you use both?
Yes. They serve separate goals, so a student could use Khanmigo for school subjects and Duolingo for a few minutes of language practice each day.
