Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Edusity vs Jicki
What sets them apart
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99 | €0 |
| Free tier | No | YesHas it |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 20 daysHigher |
| Languages | English, French, Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Russian, Chinese Mandarin | English, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Japanese, Russian, Greek, Croatian, German |
| Price per year | Not confirmed | €83.40 |
| Lifetime price | $999 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 0 days | Not confirmed |
| Number of languages | 160 | Not confirmed |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Offline use | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Certificate | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | DE, AT, CH |
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Key differences
- Free tier: only Jicki.
- Money-back period is higher at Jicki: 20 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only Edusity offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Edusity: 2016 vs 2017.
- Languages: only Edusity offers Arabic, Portuguese, Korean.
- Languages: only Jicki offers Swedish, Japanese, Greek.
- Learning method: only Jicki offers Audio.
Our verdict on each
Edusity
Edusity suits language learners and business learners who want broad app-based courses with a completion certificate and a money-back window. Entry runs at $14.99 and full lifetime access at $999, so short study periods stay cheap.
Jicki
Jicki suits families and busy adults in Germany, AT and CH who want short daily app and audio sessions without a big upfront cost. A free tier plus an annual plan at €83.40 keeps the commitment light, though the DE, AT and CH footprint makes it a regional pick rather than a global one.
Score breakdown
| Area | Edusity | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry price of $14.99 sits below the $0 listing scale, with a 14 days money-back period. | 9.5Entry price of €0 against a €35.08 median, and an annual plan of €83.40 against phase6 at €35.99 to €59.99. |
| Offer | 9.0Catalogue of 1,300 courses across business and languages, with assessments and a team plan available. | 9.2HigherA free tier, offline use and a 20 day refund window, with sessions of 20 minutes in the app and audio. |
| Trust | 8.6HigherRegistered as 11326953 Canada Inc. in US, operating since 2016, reachable on email, chat and phone. | 8.4Jicki GmbH trading since 2017 in DE, with support on email, phone and help centre and a 20 day refund period. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Edusity | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
How they place
| Ranking | Edusity | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 13 of 46 | 15 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Edusity | Jicki |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App | App, AudioCovers more |
| Legal entity | 11326953 Canada Inc. | Jicki GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Founded | 2016Lower | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Edusity | Jicki | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per year | Not confirmed | €83.40below the median | €91.20 |
| Free trial length | 0 dayslowest quarter | Not confirmed | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 14 daysbelow the median | 20 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
| Number of languages | 160highest quarter | Not confirmed | 41 |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 20lowest quarter | 30 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Edusity
Pros
- Entry price of $14.99 keeps the first course cheap compared with £25
- 1,300 courses spanning business and languages, taught through the app
- A 14 days money-back period gives room to try a course before deciding
Cons
- There is no free tier, and the free trial runs 0 days, so sampling costs a payment
- A completion certificate is the only type listed under completion
- Money-back terms sit at 14 days against a 68 rank on that measure
Jicki
Pros
- Entry price of €0 ranks 1 of 35 brands compared on price from.
- Offline use is supported, so lessons run on a commute or a flight with no connection.
- A free tier lets a household test the habit across several members before paying.
Cons
- The annual plan runs €83.40 a year, above phase6 at €35.99 to €59.99.
- The catalogue is fixed to English, French and Spanish, so a household studying something outside that set has to look elsewhere.
- The money-back period of 20 days ranks at 18 of 29, leaving the refund offer in the middle of the group.
Who each suits
Edusity
Who it suits
- Language learners covering English, French and Arabic who study in short daily sessions
- Business learners who want business and languages training in the app
- Learners who want a 14 days money-back period before paying full price
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners wanting a free tier, since the free trial runs 0 days
- Anyone after university credit, as cpd lists continuing professional development only
Jicki
Who it suits
- Families in Germany, AT and CH who want a free tier to try before committing to a year.
- Learners who study where reception is poor, since offline use is supported.
- Short-session learners: sessions run 20 minutes through the app and audio.
Who should look elsewhere
- phase6 first for anyone shopping on the annual bill, since it lists €35.99 to €59.99 a year against €83.40 here.
- Reading Eggs for households happy to pay from the start, at £6.99, rather than beginning at €0.
- Bunpro for learners who want billing in dollars, with an entry price of $0.
Questions about each
Edusity
How much does it cost to start?+
The entry price is $14.99 for a course, well below the €18.59 monthly median across the brands on this site. A full lifetime access option is listed at $999, which suits learners who expect to study for a long stretch.
Is there a free tier or free trial?+
There is no free tier. The free trial length is 0 days, so learners who want to browse without paying have little to sample. The 14 days money-back period is the more useful opening for anyone cautious about committing.
Jicki
Does Jicki have a free version?+
Yes. Jicki runs a free tier, so you can open the app and work through early material without paying, and the entry price is €0. Free access is the quickest way to see whether the short daily sessions match your routine before you commit to an annual plan.
What does Jicki cost to start and over a year?+
Entry is €0, so the first step costs nothing. The annual plan is €83.40 for a year, priced as a single payment rather than a rolling bill. Readers who shop mainly on renewal cost should weight the yearly figure, because the free start and the annual charge are two different numbers.