Duolingo reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(163 total reviews)

Luis von Ahn

88% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Duolingo has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 163 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Duolingo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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163 reviews
3.0
Dec 9, 2024

bad for your mental health

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

love the mission and the products.

Cons

I enjoyed working with most of the people, but the culture often felt cliquish. Many tenured managers and directors seemed to hold their positions more due to longevity than capability, leading to questionable decision-making. There was a noticeable imbalance in accountability—while you were expected to answer to them, they often didn’t reciprocate the same respect or responsibility. Respect and inclusion often felt contingent on personal favoritism rather than professionalism, creating an atmosphere that at times resembled an old high school clique. This environment can take a toll on one’s mental health, especially if you find yourself on the bad side of or disliked by a clique member, as it can lead to feelings of isolation or unfair treatment.

5.0
Dec 6, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people and good benefits

Cons

Projects can be stressful with tight deadlines

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