At a glance
| Topic | Ziplex | Busuu |
|---|---|---|
| All six levels, A1 to C2 | A1 to C2 | Beginner to upper intermediate |
| The same post at your level | Every post at every level | One version of each lesson |
| A German feed you want to scroll | Short German posts, like social media | Lessons by level |
| Lots of German to read and hear | Daily posts to read and hear | Short texts and dialogues in lessons |
| Tap any word for its full entry | Meaning, article, plural, cases and verb forms | Words taught inside lessons |
| Fun word games for German | Remember new words for good and get articles and verb forms right | Review exercises |
| Points and badges to collect | Collect points in games and earn badges as you learn | Study plan and progress tracking |
Which one fits you?
What do you want most?
Feedback from native speakers?
On the bus, you'd rather open…
Just a rough guide. Plenty of people use both.
Who should pick which
Choose Busuu if…
- You want a course that follows CEFR levels step by step.
- You want native speakers to correct your writing.
- You want certificates for finished levels (in Premium).
Choose Ziplex if…
- You want to read and hear a lot of German, not just do lessons.
- You want posts at advanced levels too (C1, C2).
- You want German you can enjoy in the time you'd scroll anyway.
Busuu + Ziplex
Can you use both?
Yes. Use Busuu for your course and feedback from native speakers, and Ziplex to read and hear German every day at the same level and to write comments that get polished right away. Seeing the course words in fun posts is what makes them stick.
We make Ziplex, so we're not neutral, but we've tried to be fair. Details about Busuu were checked on its own website on 22 October 2026. Apps change, so check Busuu's site for the latest features and prices. Busuu is a trademark of its owner; we're not affiliated with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Busuu or Ziplex better for beginners?
For true beginners, a course like Busuu gives you the basics in order. Ziplex works from A1 too, with short sentences and a tap on any word, and it's a good daily habit next to a course.
Does Ziplex have native speaker feedback?
Not from people, but your German does get corrected. Write a comment in German under any post and Ziplex polishes it with AI before anyone sees it. You see each fix, and only you see them. Native speakers and teachers don't check your writing.
Is Ziplex available yet?
Not yet. Ziplex is in development. Join the waitlist on ziplex.app to get an early invite.