Compare · Eloqa vs Babbel

Babbel doesn't teach Hindi. Eloqa does.

Babbel doesn't offer Hindi, and neither do Busuu, Speak, Lingoda or Lingopie. If you like structured lessons with the grammar explained, Eloqa is built that way, for Hindi.

Why Hindi learners look beyond Babbel.

  • Hindi is missing from a lot of apps

    We counted 11 popular apps with no Hindi course at all. Hindi has hundreds of millions of speakers, and it deserves a proper course.

  • A new script needs real teaching

    Most courses start with sentences. Hindi starts with Devanagari, so Eloqa does too.

  • Structure matters

    If you liked Babbel because it explained things, you want the same for Hindi: rules first, then practice.

What you get with Eloqa.

  • Eloqa lesson screen: a side view of the mouth with the tongue curled back behind the ridge, and notes on tongue, lips and airflow.

    Pronunciation

    See where your tongue goes.

    Hindi has sounds English doesn't. Every letter has audio, and diagrams show how to make each sound.

  • Eloqa verb explorer: the verb chalnaa (to walk) for "he", with every tense laid out in a grid: chaltaa hai, chal rahaa hai, chalaa and more.

    Grammar

    The rules, explained up front.

    Each unit opens with how it works, in plain English. The verb explorer shows every tense, and what changes.

  • Eloqa exercise: the prompt "She drinks tea." built from Hindi word tiles, marked correct, with a note on why the verb ends in -tee for a woman.

    Sentences

    Build sentences, don't memorize them.

    Put the Hindi together yourself, then see why it works. Get it wrong and the rule comes first, then another go.

  • Eloqa review flashcard: the first letter of the alphabet revealed with its sound, and Hard, Medium and Easy buttons.

    Flashcards

    Review just before you forget.

    Anki-style spaced repetition, built in. Every letter you learn joins your deck, and you rate how well you knew it.

Eloqa vs Babbel, side by side.

FeatureBabbelEloqa
Offers Hindi No Yes: built for it
The script Not applicable Taught first, as a system, over 25 lessons
Grammar Explained, in the languages it covers Explained up front, in plain English
Making sentences In the languages it covers Build, change and fix sentences, with the rule explained
Review In the languages it covers Anki-style spaced repetition, built in

Checked on 25 September 2026, from the sources below. "Not stated for Hindi" means we couldn't find it in Babbel's own Hindi materials, not that it's missing. Prices vary by region.

Fair's fair

Babbel is great at: Structured courses with the grammar explained, in the languages it covers.

Choose Babbel if you're learning one of the languages Babbel covers.

Who Eloqa is for.

  • Classroom-minded learners

    You liked a good teacher: the rule, clearly explained, then practice.

  • Partners and families

    You're learning for someone you love, and want to get their name, and their food, right.

  • Heritage learners

    You understand some Hindi but never learned to read it. A placement test lets you skip what you know.

  • Beginner-course graduates

    You've finished a first course and want to know why the sentences work.

Hindi isn't everywhere. 11 popular language apps don't teach it at all, including Babbel, Busuu, Lingopie, Speak, Lingoda. See who does.

Questions.

Does Babbel have Hindi?
No. Babbel's own list of languages doesn't include Hindi, as of September 2026. Neither do Busuu, Speak, Lingoda, Lingopie or Parrot.
Which apps do teach Hindi?
Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur, Memrise, HindiPod101, Mango Languages, Mondly, Drops and Talkpal are some that do. Eloqa is built only for Hindi.
How much does Eloqa cost?
Eloqa is in an invite-only beta and pricing hasn't been set yet. Join the waitlist and we'll tell you before anything changes.

Learn how Hindi works, then use it.

Eloqa is in development and the beta is invite-only. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when there's a place.

We'll only use your email to invite you to the beta and to tell you when Eloqa launches. Privacy

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