1. Google Translate
Translate selected text or a full page without leaving the tab.
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: Translate selected text or a full page without leaving the tab.
Best Duolingo Fast Mode Alternatives in 2026
Duolingo Fast Mode is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Duolingo Fast Mode
Features - Provides immediate feedback on correctness - Auto complete using buttons or hotkeys - Indicates when the task is safe to check - Supports all non speaking challenge types - Enable / disable hinting by challenge type Options - Typing : Enable hints for typing exercises - Wordbank : Enable hints for wordbank exercises - Native : Enable hints for translations to native language - Select : Enable hints for option selection exercises - Confirm : Auto continue exercises after Check button - Buttons : Display buttons for auto completion - Hotkeys : Enable hotkeys for auto completion Hotkeys RightArrow + Shift : Complete challenge / Submit Check / Continue RightArrow + Ctrl/Opt : Complete next input / character RightArrow + Ctrl/Opt + Shift : Complete next input / word Please note that this extension has no affiliation with Duolingo.
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo Fast Mode (original) | 4.5 | 2K+ | Free | Learn more on Duolingo. Hints help you save time and stress less. |
| Google Translate | 4.2 | 33M+ | Free | Reading foreign-language pages and documentation |
| Language Reactor | 4.2 | 2M+ | Freemium | Learn languages effectively by watching films and series in your target language. |
| BetterCampus (prev. BetterCanvas) | 4.7 | 2M+ | Freemium | Feature packed extension for Canvas. |
| Speechify — Text to Speech | 4.6 | 1M+ | Freemium | Read aloud any Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or book with text to speech (TTS). Natural sounding voices in 60+ languages & 1,000 voices. |
| ImTranslator: Translator, Dictionary, TTS | 4.4 | 900K+ | Free | ImTranslator translates selected text, dictionary words, phrases, and webpages between more than 170 languages using translation p. |
| ProctorExam Activity Sharing | 1.6 | 800K+ | Free | Lets you share your browsing activity when taking an online exam on ProctorExam - https://www.proctorexam.com |
| Forest | 3.8 | 800K+ | Freemium | Students who need a light-touch commitment device during study blocks. |
| LearnPlatform for Educators | 3.0 | 700K+ | Free | LearnPlatform provides product evaluations for educational websites you visit. |
| GPTZero: AI Detection & Writing Replay | 4.7 | 400K+ | Free | Bring AI detection, citation checks, live essay feedback, and writing replays directly into Google Docs and your workflow. |
| OpenDyslexic for Chrome | 4.1 | 400K+ | Free | Format pages using the OpenDyslexic font and low contrast help |
Duolingo Fast Mode alternatives in detail
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2. Language Reactor
Learn languages effectively by watching films and series in your target language.
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: Learn languages effectively by watching films and series in your target language.
3. BetterCampus (prev. BetterCanvas)
Feature packed extension for Canvas.
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: Feature packed extension for Canvas.
4. Speechify — Text to Speech
Read aloud any Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or book with text to speech (TTS). Natural sounding voices in 60+ languages & 1,000 voices.
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: Read aloud any Google Doc, PDF, webpage, or book with text to speech (TTS). Natural sounding voices in 60+ languages & 1,000 voices.
5. ImTranslator: Translator, Dictionary, TTS
ImTranslator translates selected text, dictionary words, phrases, and webpages between more than 170 languages using translation p.
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: ImTranslator translates selected text, dictionary words, phrases, and webpages between more than 170 languages using translation p.
6. ProctorExam Activity Sharing
Lets you share your browsing activity when taking an online exam on ProctorExam - https://www.proctorexam.com
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: Lets you share your browsing activity when taking an online exam on ProctorExam - https://www.proctorexam.com
7. Forest
Blocks distracting sites while you focus.
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: Blocks distracting sites while you focus.
8. LearnPlatform for Educators
LearnPlatform provides product evaluations for educational websites you visit.
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: LearnPlatform provides product evaluations for educational websites you visit.
9. GPTZero: AI Detection & Writing Replay
Bring AI detection, citation checks, live essay feedback, and writing replays directly into Google Docs and your workflow.
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: Bring AI detection, citation checks, live essay feedback, and writing replays directly into Google Docs and your workflow.
10. OpenDyslexic for Chrome
Format pages using the OpenDyslexic font and low contrast help
Why it replaces Duolingo Fast Mode: Another popular Education extension: Format pages using the OpenDyslexic font and low contrast help
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Duolingo Fast Mode?
Google Translate is the closest match. Another popular Education extension: Translate selected text or a full page without leaving the tab.
Is there a free alternative to Duolingo Fast Mode?
Yes — Google Translate, ImTranslator: Translator, Dictionary, TTS, ProctorExam Activity Sharing are free.